• Reference Number : REFS/019608
• Directorate : SOCIAL WORK
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R194.00 – R350.00 per hour
• Enquiries : Ms. R. Singh Tel: (011) 535 3165

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.

Notes :

• Tara Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability, and gender. 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. 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton

Closing Date : 02-02-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.