Temporary Social Worker

4 days ago

Woodstock Western Cape, South Africa The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation Head Office Full time R150 000 - R250 000 per year

The Haven Night Shelter Organisation exists to help adult homelessness end their homelessness. Our method is to offer social work services, rehabilitation opportunities, family reunification services, physical care and support available to adult people living on the streets who are committed to reintegration. We do not enable people to live on the street. All services on offer are delivered at the Haven premises.

The Social Worker will be responsible for all social work services and the development of and monitoring of PDP's and Exit plans for all clients. The social worker will report to the Shelter Manager at the Haven Old Age Home.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker registered with SACSSP in South Africa.
  • Code B drivers licence essential -non-negotiable.
  • Successful candidate will need to match The Shelter Manager's work programme.
  • Experience in protecting client information, is a pre-requisite.
  • Efficient development and management of Personal Development and Exit Plans.
  • Experience in scheduling reviews, including the reviews of the exit date.
  • Ability to present group work within 3 weeks of taking over. Starting with at least 10 hours of group work per week.
  • No criminal record.
  • Ability to work well with people as a team.
  • Computer literacy – MS Outlook, MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Fluency in English, a 2nd language would be beneficial.
  • Experience in the NGO sector will be advantages.

Closing Date: 18 November 2025

Salary Package: R per month

NB. The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send a two pages CV and letter of motivation quoting "Social Worker - Haven Old Age Home" in the subject line. Please note if all the relevant documentation (CV or motivational letter) is not attached to your application; it will not be considered.

If you don't receive a response from us within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: R15 300,00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • Are you registered with SACSSP?

Education:

  • Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Social Work: 2 years (Required)

Language:

  • English and a 2nd language (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Drivers Licence (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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