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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Minimum requirement:
Social Auxiliary Worker: Grade 1 to 3 (Psychogeriatric Ward)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS346/2024
Alexandra Hospital

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Conduct appropriate psychosocial assessment and obtain relevant information. Provide appropriate interventions and do referrals. Provide support, basic counselling, and guidance to MHCUs and their families. Provide administrative support to patients and family socio-economic needs as per needs assessment. Assist with discharges of MHCUs and do appropriate post discharge follow-up. Maintain all administration functions on work undertaken as well as wellness services, management, and support. Provide appropriate follow up to Multidisciplinary team and supervisor. Undertake training as required. Participate in departmental in-service training activities. Facilitate health education programmes and work groups.

Enquiries:
Dr N Morris (021 503 5006

Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP or No experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP and successful completion of 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience as Social Auxiliary Worker after registration with the SACSSP or 10 years’ experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with SACSSP and successful completion of 2nd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP or No experience after registration as Social Auxiliary Worker with the SACSSP and successful completion of 3rd academic year of an appropriate tertiary qualification that allows for registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Sound knowledge of relevant community resources and good networking skills. Excellent interpersonal, written and spoken communication skills. Working well in a multi -disciplinary setting. Appropriate experience of the various aspects of social work services across platform and in mental health services. Appropriate experience of psycho-social assessment, and administration. Appropriate experience in report writing. Computer literacy in the full Microsoft Package.

Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid driver’s licence. Willingness to travel to patients in the Alexandra catchment area.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 182 913 per annum, Grade 2: R 215 442 per annum, Grade 3: R 255 933 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
12/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 12/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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