About the Role
The Department of Social Development invites passionate individuals to join their team as a Social Worker focusing on Substance Abuse in Cape Town, Western Cape. This vital role involves rendering social work services that support and protect vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. By addressing issues related to substance abuse, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the well-being of those affected and contributing to community stability. The work you engage in will not only provide essential support to individuals struggling with substance abuse but will also help foster healthier communities for all.
This position is not just a job; it is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. As a Social Worker in this dynamic environment, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including non-profit organizations, to ensure compliance with legislative frameworks and provide monitoring and evaluation of care services. Your efforts will be instrumental in empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges and improve their social functioning, ultimately promoting a safer and more supportive society.
About the Department
The Department of Social Development is dedicated to promoting and ensuring the well-being of individuals and communities in South Africa. With a mission to enhance social cohesion and support vulnerable populations, the department implements various programs aimed at preventing social instability and promoting social justice. Working within this department means being part of a mission that values empathy, professionalism, and community empowerment.
Joining the Department of Social Development offers a meaningful career where you can contribute to the social fabric of South Africa. The department is committed to continuous improvement and professional development, empowering its staff to stay informed about the latest policies and practices in the social work field.
What You’ll Do
- Provide social work services that support the care and development of vulnerable individuals and groups.
- Conduct on-site monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organizations to ensure compliance with applicable agreements and legislative standards.
- Address and respond to complaints and inquiries related to non-profit organizations and social work services.
- Engage in case work and provide guidance to individuals and families facing social challenges.
- Keep abreast of new developments in social work and welfare to maintain high standards of service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act and other relevant legislation.
- Participate in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) with professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.
- Experience requirements vary by grade:
- Grade 1: No experience required.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration.
- Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years’ experience after registration.
- Grade 4: Minimum of 30 years’ experience after registration.
- In-depth knowledge of the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act and related frameworks.
- Strong skills in communication, report writing, problem-solving, and client orientation.
- Ability to mentor and coach junior social workers.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand-delivered at the specified address or submitted online as instructed below.
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: Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act 70 of 2008 and related legislative frameworks; National Drug Master Plan and relevant policy guidelines; Minimum Standards for In- patient and Out-patient substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services; Key national and provincial mandates for substance abuse prevention, early intervention, and community-based treatment; Drug Master Plan 2019 – 2024, Norms & Standards for Substance Abuse Programmes.
Competent and Knowledgeable in various M&E frameworks; 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 231 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.
