Purpose

• We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, professional, and dedicated Social Worker to join our Clinical and Psychosocial Support Programme.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Valid registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in social work practice
• Experience working with survivors of Gender-Based Violence, trauma, women, children, and vulnerable communities
• Valid driver’s licence is essential
• Must be able and willing to drive for outreach, court support, and programme activities

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of psychosocial support and trauma-informed care
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills
• Must be willing to work after hours and occasionally on weekends when required
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Empathy, professionalism, and ethical conduct
• Strong crisis intervention and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters
• Strong community engagement and facilitation skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Providing psychosocial support, counselling, and case management services
• Conducting intake assessments and developing intervention plans
• Supporting survivors of Gender-Based Violence, abuse, trauma, and vulnerable families
• Providing pre- and post-court preparation and support services to survivors and vulnerable clients
• Conducting psychosocial assessments for placements within the Dorothy Zihlangu Transitional House
• Facilitating behavioural modification and psychosocial support sessions with children and adolescents
• Conducting home visits and community outreach interventions
• Facilitating support groups, community dialogues, and awareness sessions
• Providing court support and referrals to relevant stakeholders and service providers
• Liaising with SAPS, schools, clinics, courts, shelters, and other partner organisations
• Maintaining accurate case files, reports, and statistics
• Participating in multidisciplinary case discussions and programme activities
• Assisting with emergency interventions and crisis support where required
• Participating in after-hours interventions and occasional weekend programme activities where
  necessary

Additional Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you have not heard from us within 10 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Other Requirements:

• Police clearance certificate (no history of domestic violence or abuse-related offenses).
• Commitment to NGO’s values and mission.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including participation in debriefing sessions as needed.

Please use the subject line:

• Application: Social Worker

Duration

• 12 Month Contract (possibility of an extension)

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For Attention

• Human Resource Banele Myeza

Email Application

• [email protected]