SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1

SALARY : R496 668 per annum
CENTRE : Karl Bremer Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Education qualification: Appropriate qualification in Social Work that
allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service
Professionals (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. Registration with a Professional
Council: Registration with the South African Council for Social Service
Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Experience: A minimum of 7 years’
appropriate experience in social worker after registration as Social Worker with
SACSSP. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB driver license.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (Microsoft). Robust and
functional knowledge of social work, mental health, hospital clinical systems
and relevant legislative frameworks. Ability to supervise, guide and support a
team of social workers, within a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent
communication, task prioritization, record keeping and crisis intervention skills.
CLINICOM literacy will be an advantage.
DUTIES : Clinical service delivery in the form of direct patient consultations, crisis
intervention, collaboration around complex cases and contribution to the multidisciplinary team. Clinical and administrative governance including social work
service coordination, performance management, team support & oversight,
policy & procedure coordination, departmental administration and quality
assurance. Teaching, training & research activities, including mentorship,
professional development and participation in academic program. Systems
management and discipline specific outputs including effective delivery of
holistic social work service using a patient-centered & culturally sensitive
approach, effective collaboration with int