About the Role
The Department of Social Development is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its team in Cape Town, Western Cape. This role is pivotal in providing essential social work services aimed at the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. As a Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those who need it the most, ensuring they have access to the resources and support necessary for their well-being.
Working within the community, you will engage with diverse groups, implement various social work programs, and tackle issues that contribute to social instability. Your efforts will contribute to fostering a more equitable society where every individual has the chance to thrive. Join a passionate team committed to enhancing the quality of life for the people of Cape Town and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Social Development is tasked with the important mission of promoting social welfare and development throughout South Africa. The department focuses on improving the quality of life for all citizens, particularly those who are vulnerable or at risk. By working here, you are not just taking on a job; you are contributing to a larger purpose that aims to uplift communities, foster social cohesion, and empower individuals and families. Every day presents the chance to enact positive change and support the vulnerable members of society.
What You’ll Do
- Provide social work services addressing care, support, and protection for vulnerable individuals and groups.
- Implement case work, group work, and community work programs.
- Supervise and support Social Auxiliary Workers in their duties.
- Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated with new developments in social work.
- Complete necessary administrative functions related to your role.
- Address matters that could lead to social instability in any form.
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor of Social Work degree that qualifies for registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.
- For Grade 1: No experience required; for higher grades, experience in social work after registration varies from 10 to 30 years.
- Strong knowledge of social work theory, legislation, and ethical standards.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to mentor and coach junior social workers effectively.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and 236 skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others.
Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self-management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1.
