Social Worker

3 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa MHR Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
MHR is currently looking for an experienced **SOCIAL WORKER**for a **part-time shifts** in **Cape Town**in the Western Cape. Please note that our client just needs a social worker to step in should one of the permanent staff is sick ect. Therefore, **you can not be in a permanent position**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree
- Must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
- 3-5 years of experience as a Social Worker, preferably in a healthcare or physical rehabilitation setting
- Knowledge of applicable Legislation
- Must have a valid Code 8 Driving License and own transport
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ethical decision-making
- Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Responsible for providing emotional support, counselling, and resource coordination for patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. Acting as a liaison between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, ensuring clear communication, facilitating access to services, and promoting a positive patient experience for optimal recovery and reintegration into daily life.

**Key Performance Indicator**:

- Assess patient’s psychosocial needs, provide emotional support, and advocate for patient rights.
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure clear understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and care processes
- Develop individualized discharge plans and coordinate home care, outpatient rehabilitation, and community resources
- Provide patients and families with coping strategies for illness, disability, and lifestyle adjustments.
- Educate patients on healthcare options, coping mechanisms, and available support systems
- Work with physicians, therapists, nurses, and Case Managers to create and implement holistic care plans
- Address urgent psychosocial issues, including financial hardship, housing insecurity, and mental health crise
- Maintain accurate patient records, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and uphold ethical standards in practice.

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