Job advert: Social Worker Pretoria
The Outreach Foundation in Pretoria has an opportunity for a qualified and competent social worker to provide social work services within the service delivery areas through promoting social change, problem-solving in human relationships and empowerment through skills training of people to enhance social well-being. This is an initial 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal for three years at its office in Pretoria.
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 a Social Worker.
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker.
A minimum of 5 years of appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
A Valid code 8 driver`s licence.
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 (casework, group work, community work and counselling).
Attend to matters that result in or stem from social instability in any form. Conduct weekly community outreach and conduct regular home visits.
Work with migrants and refugees and assist in the development of tools that could enhance and strengthen the lives of vulnerable communities.
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, and 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 focused.
Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves. Uphold moral and ethical conduct relating to trust and client confidentiality. Update information on the database for feedback and monitoring of impact.
Remuneration:
Negotiable during interview
Reporting line:
Line manager
Work hours:
Monday to Friday 08h00 to 16h30. (To be available on weekends and trips to other offices and sites during the week when required)
Application:
Please include your CV, a letter of motivation indicating why you think you are suitably qualified for this position, also include three recent & traceable references (updated telephone & email contact details), a copy of your ID and the South African Council for Social Service Professions registration.
Closing date for applications: 22 June 2023 @ 16h30.
Email your CV & other documents as stipulated under “application” to:
zanele.d@outreachfoundation.co.za or hand deliver to 30 Edith Cavell Street, Hillbrow. Johannesburg 011 720 7011.