Social Worker

Faircape Careers – Social Worker

Faircape Health, a premier private healthcare provider in the Western Cape, is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our team. Operating within our Faircape Life retirement villages and healthcare centers, this role will primarily focus on providing psychosocial support and services to residents at Cle Du Cap and Noordhoek Manor in the Southern Suburbs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and support to residents and their families.
• Assist residents in adjusting to admission or changes in health status.
• Aid in care decision-making in the absence of family support.
• Manage challenging family situations and facilitate curatorship applications.
• Implement the Older Persons Act 13 of 2006 and conduct psychosocial assessments.
• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions to enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide staff training as needed.
• Develop health educational material for newsletters and other communication channels.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Relevant experience in a similar role with training in counseling.
• Experience in investigative social work and familiarity with bereavement, palliative care, and dementia care.
• Knowledge of the Mental Healthcare Act and the Older Person Act.
• Previous experience with curatorship applications is advantageous.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Respect for individual patient needs and family dynamics.
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with proactive decision-making abilities.

Specific Requirements:

• Registration with SACSSP.
• Valid driver’s license and access to own transportation.
• Clear credit and criminal records.
• Contactable references or a written reference.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, with a 45-minute lunch break.
• Flexibility to work between 07:00 and 18:00 with manager approval.

Remuneration:

• Salary: Starting from R26,000 Cost to Company per month, based on experience.

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If you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.