POST 02/58 : SOCIAL WORKER (SESSIONAL) REF NO: REFS/019608
Directorate: Social Work
SALARY : R194.00 – R350.00 per hour
CENTRE : Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Registration with the South African
Council for Social Service Professions. Experience in a mental health
setting/psychiatric hospital or within the Department of Health. Experience and
knowledge of working with families of psychiatric patients, providing
psychoeducation, supportive counselling. Knowledge of current health, mental
health, public service legislation and policies. The ability to communicate
effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with external stakeholders. Must
be computer literate. Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Render a specialized social work service with regards to the care and
protection, support and development of vulnerable mental health care users
and their families through the relevant programmes, including all methods of
social work (individual, group, and community work). Work effectively within a
multidisciplinary team by attending ward rounds and team meetings.
Administrative tasks including collating statistics, report writing and record
keeping. Attend CPD trainings, self-development programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R. Singh Tel No: (011) 535 3165
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be delivered to: Tara the H. Moross Centre c/o HR Section,
50 Saxon Road, Hurlingham, 2196, or be posted to: Tara the H. Moross Centre
Private Bag X7, Randburg, 2125. Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy
website that the institution is consistently facing, applicants are encouraged to
apply using hand delivery, postal address.
NOTE : Applications must consist of a fully completed and signed new (effective from
01/01/2021) Z83 (81/971431) form with a comprehensive CV containing at
least three (3) contactable references. Recently certified (less than 6 months)
copies of qualifications, ID, Statutory Registrations, or other relevant
certificates need not be attached when applying for the post. Only short-listed
candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the
interview date following communication from HR. The relevant reference
number / post number must be quoted in the application form. In terms of the
National Qualification Framework Amendment Act 2019 it is an offence for any
person to falsely or fraudulently claim to hold a qualification. Any person found
to be misrepresenting their qualifications, work experience or facts in their CV
will be disqualified and reported to the appropriate authority. Tara Hospital is
committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation
in terms of race, disability, and gender.
CLOSING DATE : 02 February 202