The Haven Latest Available Job Opportunity – Apply Now!

The Haven believes no one should live on the streets. The Haven Night Shelter Organisation, a non –governmental organisation working to help the homeless back to a home, family and community.

The Haven Night Shelter Organisation’s 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.

Job Title: Social Worker 
Location: Ceres Shelter, Western Cape.
Remuneration:  Negotiable
Employment type: Permanent

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.

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 managing client information, is a pre-requisite
• Efficient handling of PDP with Exit Plans
• Experience in scheduling reviews, including the reviews of the exit date
• Experience in commencing group work within 3 weeks of taking over. Starting with at least 6 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 2^nd language would be beneficial
• Experience in the NGO sector will be advantages

NB. The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply

Please send two pages CV and motivational letter to the HR Manager [email protected] quoting “Social Worker Haven- Ceres Shelter” in the subject line. Please note if all the relevant documentation (CV or motivational letter) is not attach to your application will not be considered.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 2 October, 2019

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