Social Worker Supervisor Grade 1 to 2

Overview

Supervise social work services at Khayelitsha District Hospital, providing clinical and administrative leadership across inpatient, outpatient and specialised service areas.

Requirements

• Minimum educational 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 a Professional Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social worker after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Care Act, Children’s Act and Domestic Violence Act.
• Knowledge of hospital-based social work services and integrated health and social development services delivery.
• Proven supervisory, leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage statutory process, governance, reporting and compliance.
• Excellent communication, report writing, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Computer literate (MS Office, data and Information Management Systems).

Duties

• Provide operational and professional leadership in the management of Social Work services across all inpatients, outpatient and specialized service areas within a large Metro District Hospital, including the Acute Psychiatric Unit.
• Manage the social work department and provide clinical and administrative supervision to social workers and students in accordance with SACSSP, OSD and WCDOH prescripts.
• Ensure effective delivery of statutory, psychosocial and mental social work services through quality assurance, case review and ethical oversight.
• Coordinate social work input into multi-disciplinary patient care, discharge planning and referral pathways to promote continuity of care and reduce avoidable delays.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, protocols and governance requirements, including accurate record keeping and reporting.
• Manage service statistics, compile reports and participate in audits, quality improvements initiatives and clinical governance processes.
• Facilitate in-service training, capacity development and professional development of staff and students.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Dr A Martin Tel No: (021) 360-4427

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS