SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 (X7 POSTS)

Job Overview

The Free State provincial administration is seeking seven Social Work Supervisors (Grade 1) across Mangaung Metro, Lejweleputswa District, Fezile Dabi District, and Xhariep District. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate, a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, active registration with the SACSSP, at least seven years of post-registration experience, and a valid driver's licence. Key duties involve supervising social workers, ensuring compliance with service standards, rendering psychosocial support, and managing sub-units.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• Appropriate Bachelor's Degree in Social Work as recognised by SAQA
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker
• Minimum experience of seven (07) years in social work after registration with the SACSSP
• Valid motor vehicle driver's licence
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Management and evaluation skills
• Knowledge of supervision model within the sector
• Knowledge of relevant programmes in Social Work
• In-depth knowledge of social work service delivery model
• People management and empowerment

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that social work services are rendered with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities
• Ensure service compliance to norms and standards
• Ensure social workers' compliance with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• Supervise, mentor, coach and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers, and social work students
• Coordinate and manage all programmes including transformation of social welfare services
• Manage the sub-unit
• Render psychosocial support and counselling to clients
• Monitor and evaluate non-profit organisations
• Provide administrative, educational and supportive functions

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