Social Worker - Community Support

Our client, a compassionate non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support services, is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their team in Richards Bay . In this vital role, you will work directly with individuals and families facing various challenges, offering case management, counseling, and resource navigation to improve their well-being. You will be an advocate for clients, connecting them with community resources and empowering them to achieve greater self-sufficiency.

This position offers the chance to make a profound impact on vulnerable populations within the community, working within a supportive structure that prioritizes client welfare and professional growth in Kwa Zulu-Natal .

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs, including psychosocial, economic, and health-related factors.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide counseling and supportive interventions to assist clients in addressing challenges.
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources, agencies, and support networks.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting interventions and progress.
• Advocate for client rights and needs within various systems and services.

• Registered Social Worker with a valid practicing certificate.
• Proven experience in case management and direct client service provision.
• Strong understanding of social welfare systems and community resources.
• Excellent active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the service area.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Meaningful work experience making a direct positive impact on lives.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive team environment focused on client-centered care.
• Work within the vibrant coastal community of Richards Bay .