About the Role
The Department of Social Development is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its team in Delft, an area within the vibrant city of Cape Town. This position plays a pivotal role in providing much-needed social work services that focus on the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. By engaging in case work, group work, and community work, you will help foster resilience and promote social well-being, making a significant impact in the lives of those who may be at risk or facing social instability.
In this role, you will be at the heart of public service, working collaboratively with other professionals to ensure that the needs of vulnerable populations are met. Your commitment to continuous professional development will keep you updated on best practices and innovations in social work, allowing you to offer the most effective support to your clients. This position not only requires a passion for helping others but also a strong sense of responsibility towards community empowerment and development.
About the Department
The Department of Social Development is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for South Africans through effective social welfare services. Its mandate focuses on providing support to individuals and families in need, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary for a better life. By working within this department, you contribute to a mission that values compassion, social justice, and community resilience, making your work meaningful and impactful.
What You’ll Do
- Provide social work services aimed at the care and protection of vulnerable individuals and families.
- Engage in case work, group work, and community interventions to address social issues.
- Supervise and support Social Auxiliary Workers in their duties.
- Participate in continuous professional development to stay informed about advancements in social work.
- Perform necessary administrative functions associated with your role.
- Address any matters that may lead to social instability, ensuring community well-being.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work).
- Professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.
- No experience required for Grade 1; varying levels of experience required for higher grades (10 years for Grade 2, 20 years for Grade 3, and 30 years for Grade 4).
- Strong knowledge of social work theory, human behavior, and intervention strategies.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, along with computer literacy.
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 238 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 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.
