Social Worker

This pivotal role within an established welfare organisation focuses on the holistic wellbeing of residents within a dedicated residential social services environment. The Social Worker will lead psychosocial support initiatives, ensuring that the adult residents receive compassionate, high -quality care that addresses their emotional and psychological needs. Permanent, Full -time in office Monday to Friday. 

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work  
  
• Current registration with SACSSP  
  
• 3 -5 years’ relevant experience  
  
• Strong communication and report -writing skills  
  
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team 
  

• Empathy, compassion and professional integrity  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  
  
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively  
  
• Problem -solving, decision -making and conflict resolution skills 
  
• Ability to work independently and under pressure  
  
• Good organisational and time management skills  
  
• Computer literacy (MS Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  
  
• Counselling and facilitation skills  
  

Advantageous Experience 

• Experience working with elderly persons and/or individuals with cognitive decline 
  
• Experience in behavioural management and care planning  
  
• Experience in the mental health and/or disability sector  
  
• Valid driver’s licence