Job Description

Our team of social workers uncovers and enables the strengths of persons with disabilities and their families through person centred planning and supports them in pursuit of their Good Life- where they are safe, healthy, engaged, connected, independent, included and heard.

Bringing to each case an understanding of the biopsychosocial concerns of families and the influences of family, community and cultural differences, the Social Worker is responsible for providing high quality and effective case management. The Social Worker acts as a liaison between the client, healthcare providers, and community resources to coordinate comprehensive care and support services and advocates on behalf of clients to ensure they receive the necessary assistance to live as independently as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The social worker in our early intervention and special schools brings to the educational process an understanding of the psychosocial concerns of families and the influences of family, community and cultural differences as they interact with the educational process.

The social worker will conduct assessments of client needs, provide counselling, support and crisis intervention and participate in programme and policy development.

The social worker works closely with families, social and community agencies and volunteers to strengthen the circles of care around our clients with disabilities.

Key Requirements

• A Bachelor or Master's Degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Accredited Social Worker, or eligible for professional registration with the SASW
• Experience working in a similar setting or with special needs client will be an advantage