Western Cape Government
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The Western Cape Government creates laws for and provides services to the people of the Western Cape. We work closely with the national government and municipalities in the Western Cape to ensure that the citizens of the province have access to the services, facilities and information they need. We are committed to delivering an open opportunity society for …
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Social Worker: Social Work Services (12 positions available in Gugulethu, Athlone, Philipi, Mitchells Plain, Wynberg, Retreat, Metro South and Fishhoek ), Ref No. DSD 16/2024
Job Type Full Time
Qualification Bachelors , Higher National Certificate , National Certificate
Experience 0 – 30 years
Location Western Cape
Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
Job Purpose
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for ssuitably qualified and competent social workers to provide social work services within the service delivery areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.
Minimum Requirements
A formal 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.
Recommendation
A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Key Performance Areas
Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards)
Supervision framework for Social Workers
Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as 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
Social dynamics, work values and principles
Developing and empowering others
Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion
The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities
The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively
Proven computer literacy
Report writing skills
Self-Management skills
Good planning and organisational skills
Presentation and facilitation skills
Client orientation and customer focus
Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Western Cape Government on westerncapegov.erecruit.co to apply
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