Registered Social Workers x6 at Medira Holistic Health Services

Registered Social Workers (6 Positions)

Organisation: Medira Holistic Health Services

Spirituality

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Social Work.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Must be registered with the Lesotho Social Work Council.
• Valid professional registration and authorisation to practise.

Job Description

The Social Worker will provide professional psychosocial and social support to clients and their families. The role will focus on assessing social needs, providing professional social work interventions and supportive counselling within the professional scope of practice, assisting vulnerable individuals and families, coordinating social services, and helping clients access appropriate community resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct social and psychosocial assessments.
• Provide professional social work interventions.
• Offer supportive counselling within the professional scope of practice.
• Support clients experiencing social, emotional, or family challenges.
• Assist elderly, vulnerable, and socially isolated clients.
• Provide family support and facilitate communication.
• Develop appropriate social support plans.
• Refer clients to relevant social services and community resources.
• Advocate for clients’ welfare and rights.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, paramedics, caregivers, pharmacists, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Conduct home visits where appropriate.
• Participate in community outreach programmes.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families dealing with illness or disability.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate professional referral procedures.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional social work assessment skills.
• Counselling and active listening skills.
• Empathy and compassion.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• Advocacy skills.
• Case management and referral skills.
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect.
• Ability to work with vulnerable individuals and families.
• Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Professional ethics and sound judgment.

General Documents Required from Applicants

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic qualifications.
• Certified copy of a valid identification document.
• Proof of professional registration, where applicable:
  • Lesotho Medical Council registration for Paramedics.
  • Lesotho Nursing Council registration for Nurses.
  • Lesotho Social Work Council registration for Social Workers.
• Relevant professional certificates and additional training certificates, where applicable.
• Proof of the required work experience, where applicable.
• Any other documents specifically requested during the recruitment process.