Social Worker Grade 1 to 4

SALARY :

• Grade 1: R338 208 per annum 
• Grade 2: R413 004 per annum 
• Grade 3: R496 668 per annum 
• Grade 4: R608 859 per annum 

CENTRE : George Regional Hospital 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: None after registration.
•  Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
•  Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP. 
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy in MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and proficiency with electronic health information systems. Ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop, implement, and monitor intervention plans. Ability to manage vulnerable patient groups to access appropriate social support systems.
• Ability to manage crisis situations, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely interventions. Good verbal and written communication skills to facilitate communication between multidisciplinary team members. Knowledge of statutory processes. 

DUTIES :

• Provide geographic knowledgeable social work services to inpatients, outpatients, and their families or caregivers across the Rural East Ecosystem. Render a clinical Social Work service independently and within multi-disciplinary team setting. Facilitate access to community resources and support services.
• Facilitate referrals to department of social development, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, and other relevant government services. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and ethical standards governing social work practice.
• Maintain an appropriate administrative system and effective management of physical resources related to renal dialysis services, Pauper burials applications, old age home applications and all other relevant referrals made to the community. Form 22 completion for abscondments and neglect of children. Identify areas for quality improvement and implement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.