Guild Cottage is a highly specialised facility for the rehabilitation of seriously traumatised girls and it is the only short-term facility of its kind in South Africa. At Guild Cottage we welcome 18 sexually abused girls from all walks of life and from across a multitude of cultural and religious sectors. The girls are removed from their abusive circumstances and are referred to Guild Cottage by the courts. Our team of experts provides each child with appropriate therapy and helps them to heal. Most of the girls are placed in our care until they finish school or until they are ready to become productive members of society.
Guild Cottage seeks to appoint a Social Worker/ Therapist to be based in Johannesburg.
Start date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Head of Therapy
The purpose of the position is to provide weekly therapy for each child in the treatment centre- assessing, treating and monitoring the children who are placed at Guild Cottage.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat and monitor children who are placed at Guild Cottage
- Assess when treatment has been completed
- Apply appropriate therapy methods of intervention to facilitate the achievement of the treatment goals
- Facilitate educational, supportive and/ or therapeutic groups if the needs arise
- Facilitate the child’s return to the care of their families or other appropriate placements after treatment is complete
- Follow up services to families after the child has been returned to their care, if necessary
- Promote, and protect the work and interest of Guild Cottage, its reputation and good will
- Remain faithful to Guild Cottage in the performance of her duties
- Not engage in any other work which will adversely affect her performance at Guild Cottage
- Not disclose any unauthorised personal details of any confidential affairs of Guild Cottage
Requirements:
- Formal Bachelor of Social Work qualification
- Member of good standing with the SACSSP
- Stay up to date with development within the relevant field and areas of responsibility
- Unendorsed driver’s license and own vehicle
- Minimum of two to five years’ experience, working with sexually abused children, providing support and counselling to the children
- In depth knowledge of the Children’s Act and to be familiar with the Social Service Professions Act
- Knowledge of the developmental approach and strength-based approach
- Minimum of two to five years of therapeutic experience and report writing
- Communication skills (English verbal and written) and an African language is desirable
- Computer literacy
- Strong planning and organisation skills
- Ability to manage own workload and take initiative
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Valid driver’s licence and own car
- Ability to work under stress
- Team player
- Demonstrating confidence, and stature
- High energy levels
To apply, submit CV to [email protected]
For enquires contact Elza Theron on 011 726 2102
This is an employment equity position with specific reference to females.
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