Senior Social Worker

Role & Responsibilities

• Casework and Counselling
• To readily identify and assess risks inherent in highly complex cases by integrating a range of information.
• To readily use professional tools and working templates to guide staff in case assessment and case planning
• To represent the centre in its advocacy efforts for vulnerable families, with the aim of advocating for these families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners
• Groupwork and/or Community Work
• To lead in the conduct of client/community assessments, adapt group/community work processes and specialized intervention strategies
• To integrate best practices into group/community work
• Supervisory Duties
• To monitor supervisees compliance to professional processes (such as the use of tools and templates, adherence to practice policies)
• To assess supervisees capabilities, identify professional growth areas and build training interventions to meet the growth areas.
• As the identified Practice Lead of the Centre, to induct new hires in the centre through individual supervision during their probation period
• Operational Managerial Skills (Operational Processes, Policies and Protocols)
• To support the Lead Social Workers / Lead Social Service Professionals in the implementation of centre's operational and practice protocols, processes and policies
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Centre

Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution / Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work from an accredited institution At least 8 years relevant experience in social work practice.
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage
• Office environment; home visit may be necessary
• Domain expert knowledge of the relevant field
• Possess relational skills to effectively network with government agencies, churches and community partners to place the agencies and the organization in good standing for the benefit of clients.
• A good understanding of the quality standards required of each service under his/her purview
• Knowledge and ability to engage, assess, provide intervention and evaluate practice
• Ability to understand client groups and manage risk and protective factors
• Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
• Ability to engage stakeholders and partners
• Knowledge and application of SASW code of professional ethics and Code of Social Work Practice
• Knowledge of systems and availability of resources with a view to represent clients needs
• Knowledge and ability to empower clients to access needed resources
• Ability to identify available resources, social gaps and conduct relevant analyses
• Possess cultural understanding and social sensitivity
• Understand self, personal values, beliefs and the way these impact the working relationship with clients
• Engage in self care and active learning
• Possess positive attitude with good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Competent in MS Office skills
• Able to lead and manage a group of social workers to achieve project outcomes