SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR REF NO: CTH 22/2023 (X1 POST)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R432 348 per annum, plus 13th cheque, medical aid (optional), housing allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements).
CENTRE: Ceza Thulasizwe District Hospital (PHC)
REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Certificate/Grade 12, Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions, Driver’s license, Minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker, of which 3 years must be in a supervisory position. Recommendation: Additional qualification will be an added advantage, Computer literacy. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound knowledge and understanding of human behavior, Department of Health Legislations, Frameworks, Regulations, Conflict Management, Group Facilitation, Family therapy, Counselling, Decision making and problem solving skills, Ability to work under pressure with good tach diplomacy, advocacy, understanding of DOH referral pathways, Time management, Policy development, Planning and organizing skills, Good interpersonal relations, communication, facilitation, presentation and report writing, innovation skills, sound professional and ethical behavior, including professionalism, team orientation and good working relation with multidisciplinary team members, reliability, integrity and confidentiality, Good communication skills and computer literacy, Stress tolerance, flexibility, tenacity, innovation and self-confidence.
DUTIES:
- Ensure the rendering of Social Work Programs which are in line with Psychosocial Rehabilitation to Mental Care Users;
- Ensure those home visits are conducted, to assess the circumstances and support system of the mental health care users;
- To obtain information about Mental Health Care user and family with an aim of assessing their personal and home circumstances;
- Identify and make the recommendations on the appropriate interventions required to render Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Family Therapy, Family Reunification and Community integration in line with Mental Health Act No. 17 of 2023;
- Rendering individual counselling, Group Therapy and community meetings to state presidents Patients, their families and community for successful reintegration;
- Ensure rendering of Quality Social Work services to Mental Health Care users and their families and communities;
- Adhere to the Referral Pathway of Department of Health as provided for in the National Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan;
- Study, interpret, apply and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work field to social auxiliary workers, students, volunteers and other role players or stakeholders;
- Perform all statutory functions applicable to the relevant function, compile court/SASSA reports and attend to court enquiries and the other task emanating from the courts; Ensure that weekly clinic visits are catered for; Monitor and study social services, legal and policy framework continuously, undertake first level Social Work Research and Developments, engage in continuous professional development as prescribed;
- To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that are consistent with standards pf patient care;
- Ensure an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained;
- Development, implementation and supervision of quality improvement programmes within social services;
- Conduct employee performance and development system (EPMDS);
- Oversee day to day management, administration, and supervising of social services.
APPLICATIONS:
Direct your application quoting the relevant reference number to: The Chief Executive Officer, Ceza Hospital, Private Bag X200, Ceza, 3866. Hand delivered applications may be submitted to Chibini Main Road, Human Resource Section, and Ceza Hospital, before 16H00 on or before the closing date.
NOTE:
People with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply.
ENQUIRIES: Dr SNP Ntuli (Medical Manager) Tel No: (035) 832 5003
CLOSING DATE: 30 November 2023 before 16H00 on or before the closing date
