Department of Health: Social Worker Grade 1
Reference Number: REFS/008357
Directorate: Allied Services
Number of Posts: 2
Package: R 257 592.00 per annum plus benefits
Enquiries: Ms. H. du Plessis Tel – 011 489- 0426 / 0731
Requirements:
Recognized four year Degree in Social Work. Registration with the SA Council for Social Service Professions and proof of current registration.Competencies Knowledge /experience regarding Mental Health legislation and related legal and ethical practices will be an advantage. Good communication, problem-solving skills and computer literacy will be beneficial. Applicant must be able to function within a multi-disciplinary team. Applicant must be willing to rotate between different sections of the hospital.
Duties:
Render comprehensive health care social work services (incorporating case and group work) to patients and their next of kin. Participate in community work and projects when needed. Function as member of multi- disciplinary team. Administrative accountability through keeping statistics and effective record keeping as prescribed. Liaison and networking with community resources. Study, interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and protocols. Engage in continuous professional development activities.
Notes:
Applications must be submitted on a new version of Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s, Identity document (no copies of certified copies allowed, certification should not be more than six months old). N.B. Failure to attach relevant certified documents will result in your application disqualified. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and security clearance check with South African Police Services or other relevant state agencies, reference check and verification of qualifications will be conducted. Applications must be hand delivered to Human Resource department, Helen Joseph Hospital, No. 1 Perth Road Auckland Park, Basement, Johannesburg. (There is also a dedicated box at hospital entrance – ask Security Officers on duty for assistance). Alternatively, applications can be posted to Helen Joseph Hospital Private Bag X 47, Auckland Park, 2006; Attention: Human resource department.
Employer: Department of Health
Location: Helen Joseph Hospital
Criteria Questions
Do you have a Recognized four-year Degree in Social Work?
Are you currently registered with the SA Council for Social Service Professions?
Please Notes:
Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
Apply Online for the Social Worker Grade 1
Closing Date: 09-04-2021