Social Worker

Johannesburg, South Africa Posted on 12/05/2026

This pivotal role within an established welfare organisation focuses on the holistic wellbeing of residents within a dedicated residential social services environment. The Social Worker will lead psychosocial support initiatives, ensuring that the adult residents receive compassionate, high-quality care that addresses their emotional and psychological needs. Permanent, Full-time in office Monday to Friday.

• Clinical Casework: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and manage ongoing casework to support the mental and social health of residents.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and routinely review individualised care and intervention plans to ensure personalised support.
• Therapeutic Facilitation: Lead therapeutic support groups and provide individual counselling or crisis intervention as required.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate holistic care and contribute to integrated care planning.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Facilitate essential communication between families, internal departments, and external specialised services.
• Regulatory Compliance: Engage with external bodies, including the Department of Social Development (DSD) and Department of Health (DOH), while maintaining strict adherence to professional ethical standards and legislative requirements.
• Administrative Excellence: Maintain precise records, reports, and statistical data in line with organisational policy.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Current registration with SACSSP
• 3-5 years' relevant experience
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Empathy, compassion and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skillsAbility to work independently and under pressure
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Counseling and facilitation skills

• Experience working with elderly persons and/or individuals with cognitive decline
• Experience in behavioural management and care planning
• Experience in the mental health and/or disability sector