Social Work Supervisor Grade 1

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Social Work Supervisor Grade 1 in Karl Bremer Hospital.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience in social worker after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.
• Robust and functional knowledge of social work, mental health, hospital clinical systems and relevant legislative frameworks. Ability to supervise, guide and support a team of social workers, within a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent communication, task prioritization, record keeping and crisis intervention skills. Clinicom literacy will be an advantage.
• Valid (Code B/EB driver license. Computer literacy (Microsoft).

Responsibilities

• Clinical service delivery in the form of direct patient consultations, crisis intervention, collaboration around complex cases and contribution to the multi-disciplinary team. Clinical and administrative governance including social work service coordination, performance management, team support & oversight, policy & procedure coordination, departmental administration and quality assurance. Teaching, training & research activities, including mentorship, professional development and participation in academic program. Systems management and discipline specific outputs including effective delivery of holistic social work service using a patient-centered & culturally sensitive approach, effective collaboration with internal & external stakeholders and effective multidisciplinary communication.