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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.

Note:
Social Auxiliary Worker Grade 1 to 3
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: RXH25/2021
Red Cross War Memorial Childrens Hospital, Rondebosch

“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 with their job application/ on appointment”.

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

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Basic Psychosocial assessments, support and referrals. Prevention, education and development programmes. Practical support. Accessing and linking families to community-based support. Administrative support. Telephonic follow-up work. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary teams. Material assistance (lifting, carrying, packing, organising, distributing).

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

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of the various aspects of social work services in a hospital setting. Skills and knowledge of trauma counselling and crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment and administration. Sound knowledge of relevant community resources. Good interpersonal, written and spoken communication skills.

Enquiries:
Ms C Brown, tel. no. 021 658-5196

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Auxiliary Worker.

Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work flexitime.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 148 215 - R 166 830 per annum, Grade 2: R 176 982 - R 199 188 per annum, Grade 3: R 211 323 - R 265 320 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
9/3/2021 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: 10/1/2021 12:00:00 AM

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