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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Requirements
Social Auxiliary Worker: Grade 1 to 3 (6 posts)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS102/2023
Brackengate Transitional Care Facility

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker.

Inherent requirement of the job:
Computer literacy. Sound interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP or No experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP and successful completion of 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP or 10 years’ experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with SACSSP and successful completion of 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP or No experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP and successful completion of 3rd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Enquiries:
Ms Janine White, Tel 021 370 2317

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be requested to undertake a practical test. Only officials employed within the Provincial Government: Western Cape will be considered for the post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Sound knowledge of relevant community resources. Good interpersonal, written and spoken communication skills. Working well in a team within health facilities wellness hubs and communities. Appropriate experience of the various aspects of social work services across platform. Appropriate experience of psycho-social assessment, and administration. Appropriate experience in report writing.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Undertake psychosocial assessments, appropriate community referrals, care plans for patients. Counselling patients and families across service platform, health care facilities and communities and undertake patient follow up. Maintain all administration functions on work undertaken as well as wellness services, management, and support. Provide appropriate follow up to Multidisciplinary team. Undertake training as required. Facilitate health education programmes and work groups.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 174 702-R 194 808 per annum, Grade 2: R 205 770-R 231 339 per annum, Grade 3: R 244 443 -R 302 757 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
5/5/2023 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 5/19/2023 12:00:00 AM

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