Social Worker Grade 1 -3 needed at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A recognized four-year Degree in Social work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions and proof of current registration. Knowledge/experience regarding Health Care Social Work.
• Knowledge/experience regarding Health Care Social Work will be an added advantage. Knowledge of Mental Health Care Act.
• Be computer literate. Applicants must be able to function within a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must be willing to rotate between different wards in the hospital including mental Health.

Duties :

• Render comprehensive health care social work service incorporating case and group work to patients and their next of kin. Render social work services including mental health setting.
• Participate in community education work and projects when needed. You would be required to act as a link between the patient and relevant community resources.
• Function as member of multi-disciplinary team. Administrative accountability through keeping statistics and effective record keeping as prescribed. Liaison and networking with community resources. Study, interpret and apply relevant legislation, Police and protocols. Engage in continuous professionals’ development activities.
• You will be required to attend ward rounds, conduct home visits, assess home circumstances and provide feedback to multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Must demonstrate social work values and principles of human rights and social justice.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025