RecruitMyMom

Social Worker

RecruitMyMom  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description


This pivotal role within an established welfare organisation focuses on the holistic wellbeing of residents within a dedicated residential social services environment
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The Social Worker will lead psychosocial support initiatives, ensuring that the adult residents receive compassionate, high-quality care that addresses their emotional and psychological needs
. Permanent, Full-time in office Monday to Friday.


Key Responsibilities


Clinical Casework:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and manage ongoing casework to support the mental and social health of residents.
Care Planning:
Develop, implement, and routinely review individualised care and intervention plans to ensure personalised support.
Therapeutic Facilitation:
Lead therapeutic support groups and provide individual counselling or crisis intervention as required.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate holistic care and contribute to integrated care planning.
Stakeholder Liaison:
Facilitate essential communication between families, internal departments, and external specialised services.
Regulatory Compliance:
Engage with external bodies, including the Department of Social Development (DSD) and Department of Health (DOH), while maintaining strict adherence to professional ethical standards and legislative requirements.
Administrative Excellence:
Maintain precise records, reports, and statistical data in line with organisational policy.


Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

  • Current registration with SACSSP

  • 3-5 years’ relevant experience

  • Strong communication and report-writing skills

  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Competencies and Skills

  • Empathy, compassion and professional integrity

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively

  • Problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

  • Good organisational and time management skills

  • Computer literacy (MS Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Counselling and facilitation skills


Advantageous Experience


  • Experience working with elderly persons and/or individuals with cognitive decline

  • Experience in behavioural management and care planning

  • Experience in the mental health and/or disability sector

  • Valid driver’s licence
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About RecruitMyMom

RecruitMyMom is a leading South African recruitment agency, connecting local and global businesses with top-tier talent—ranging from skilled professionals to C-Suite executives. We recruit for permanent, contract, freelance and fractional roles, including maternity cover, virtual assistants, and executive-level hires.

We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals, with a strong track record in helping experienced mothers grow their career, return to the workforce, transition careers, and secure flexible opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures the perfect match between employer needs and candidate aspirations, making hiring efficient, seamless, and impactful.

For international companies hiring in South Africa, we also provide Employer of Record (EOR) Professional Services, ensuring compliant and hassle-free workforce management.

Whether you need in-office professionals, remote specialists, or fractional C-Suite leaders, RecruitMyMom is your trusted recruitment partner—helping you build a high-performing, flexible, and future-ready workforce.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
Website
recruitmymom.co.za
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