Life Healthcare invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Social Worker to be based at Life Nkanyisa waverley Care.
Position: Social Worker
Facility: Life Nkanyisa Waverley Care Centre
Introduction
A vacancy has arisen for a Social Worker at Life Nkanyisa Waverley Care Centre, reporting to the Hospital Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the needs of the internal and external customers through the execution of the Life Healthcare strategic and operational objectives in Growth, Quality, Efficiency and Sustainability by contributing to the effective functioning of the Centre and be part of a dynamic professional team that is continuously striving for the highest quality standards. Critical Outputs
- Develop and maintain the facility programme as a functional member of the inter-disciplinary team.
- Participate in patient programme planning, reviews, and adjustments as and when required.
- Drive the patient admission and discharge process.
- Assessment of all admitted patient and establish a care plan and IDP together with MDT.
- Drive compliance to the Department of Social Development’s policy on disability and other relevant polices that governs that have bearing of the business.
- Liaise with external stakeholders and agencies to establish a referral base.
- Participate on the facility specific marketing initiatives, advocacy events and community education programme when required.
- Active participation in continuous professional development activities of the unit.
- Attend all required inter-disciplinary team meetings.
- Function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
Requirements
- Degree in Social Work
- Current registration with the SA Council for Social Service Practice (SACSSP)
- At least 2 years minimum experience in the field
- Experience in treating adults with neurological disorders will be an added advantage
- Candidate will need to demonstrate commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction
Competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork
- Effective verbal & written communication skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Problem-solving, analysis and judgment skills
- Engaging diversity
- Attention to detail / excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Drive and energy
- Resilience
- Positive influencing
- Organisational awareness
- Professional and technical proficiency
- Ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team
Email: sue.khumalo@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date: 19 January 2024
Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.