Social Auxiliary Worker / Community Services Administrator

Helderberg Personnel

  • Somerset West, Cape Town
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Purpose and Responsibilities:
To provide and promote a successful community outreach programme and to assist the Social Worker with social work related tasks.Key Result Areas:
  • Ongoing effective planning and implementation of programme activities.
  • Well maintained and up to date record keeping system and administration relevant to the department.
  • Ongoing effective planning and presentation of training sessions as determined by Community Development Officer / Social Worker
  • Drive high attendance at service centres
  • Build relationships with stakeholders in the Community and District
  • Assist the volunteer co-ordinator with active and co-ordinated volunteer base and programme
  • Assist with social work related tasks and activities
  • Resource management
  • Reporting and admin tasks to be completed timeously
Key Competencies:
  • Experience working with the elderly
  • 2 - 5 Years experience in social fieldwork
  • Fully bilingual in English/Afrikaans public speaking ability
  • Project management skills
  • Administrative experience
  • Knowledge of developmental task of older persons
  • Professional groomed
  • Creative ability and able to co-ordinate activities
  • Empathy and organization skills
  • Good communication skills at all levels
  • Team player, brand ambassador and time management
  • Confident, self-assured and team-leadership qualities
Requirements Include: - Qualified Social Auxiliary Worker
  • Certificate in Auxiliary Social Work / Community Development
  • Code 8 Drivers License
  • Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
  • 2 years practical experience working with older persons
  • Community Development or similar experience and social auxiliary work

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