The Tshwane Leadership Foundation (TLF) was launched in 1993 and is committed to model innovative social change and a high degree of social inclusion in the capital city of South Africa. TLF is an umbrella organisation that comprises seven programmes and five institutions, all working towards healthy urban communities that are socially inclusive and viable, and towards a policy environment that would enable social attachment and human rights protection.
TLF seeks to appoint a Social Worker for the Lerato House programme, to be based in South Africa.
Salary: To be confirmed on the day of the interview
Start date: Immediately
Lerato House is a holistic empowerment programme for girls in crisis. It is a place where girls are empowered to discover their full potential and be re-integrated into society.
Responsibilities:
Intake and Assessment
- Ensure that intake and orientation procedures of girls are followed through with diligence
- Ensure that discipline and discharge of girls happens within the framework of the policies of the organisation
Family assessment
- Arrange regular meetings with girls
- To family mediation and integration work
- Organise after care work with families
Therapeutic Programmes
- Do individual counseling, group work and relevant training session with women
Administration work
- Compile monthly statistics and reports
- Manage proper filing system
Requirements:
- An accredited BA Social work degree and Registration with SACSSP is a must
- A minimum of three years’ experience in working with girls in crisis will be an advantage
- Experience in dealing with Department of Social Development
- A valid driver‘s license
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Teamwork experience and cultural sensitivity are critical
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook software programmes)
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated capacity in critical thinking and complex problem solving, and good judgment
- Ability to work under pressure
To apply, submit your CV with motivational letter and SACSSP Registration number to, TLF office at 288 Burgerspark Lane or email to [email protected] and [email protected]
If you do not receive correspondence from our office within seven days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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