Job Description

Summary

We are looking for an auxiliary worker to join our Geoff Burton House team at the Hope Exchange campus, Cape Town CBD. This person will report directly the Clinical Area manager. This is a full-time onsite position and will initially be offered as a one-year contract.

This position:

The auxiliary worker will work closely with the Clinical Manager/Social worker that is responsible for the outcomes of Geoff Burton House's social work interventions.

Geoff Burton House

Geoff Burton House provides accommodation to homeless individuals that are working and earning an income while they are preparing to reintegrate with family or move into independent accommodation. Programmes assist with reintegration outcomes.

Key areas of responsibility

Social Care Support

Render auxiliary social work services under supervision of the Clinical Manager within a multidisciplinary team. Assist with the intake process for new GBH residents by conducting baseline screenings and intake assessments; assist with additional assessments as directed. Provide support to residents in developing Personal Development Plans (PDPs), implementing action plans, connecting them with relevant services, and offering guidance; including PDP bi-monthly reviews. Assist clients with financial planning, including budgeting and monitoring monthly savings towards their exit strategies. Provide reintegration and reunification support to GBH residents. Prepare progress reports for each client and communicate updates to the Clinical Manager. Connect residents with community resources, including housing, healthcare and financial assistance. Conduct regular sessions with clients to monitor their progress, address any challenges, and ensure their needs are being met. Attend to incident referrals from GBH supervisors promptly. Work collaboratively with a MDT of social workers, shelter staff, and other relevant professionals to ensure the holistic well-being of residents. Participate in MDT meetings and weekly supervision sessions with the Clinical Manager.

Administrative Duties

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions (process notes), progress, and service delivery. Keep all GBH registers current and up-to-date. Record all interventions and client interactions on Salesforce. Develop and sustain a referral network with other NGOs and service providers. Support other duties as assigned by management to enhance service delivery.

Continuous Development

Engage actively in ongoing learning, training, and professional development activities. Contribute to system improvements through effective use of planning and record-keeping tools.

Experience and Skills

Auxiliary work qualification Experience working in the addiction field Strong administrative skills A collaborative team player - concerned with the team success as well as individual performance Emotionally mature individual

Personal attributes

Passion for U-turn's mission and values. Strong leadership with a collaborative mind-set. Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Organisational Fit (where applicable)

If in recovery - actively engaged in own ongoing recovery, accessing accountability support and practicing recovery behaviour If employed as a Professional - affiliation with professional board, continued personal development and accessing supervision Gospel orientation - connected to a local fellowship of believers, reading the Bible and grounded in Gospel-motivated Social Action

Next Steps

Candidates interested in this position should apply online at https://homeless.org.za/career-form The letter of motivation should be approximately 1 page in length and include information on why you would like to work at U-turn and how you fulfil the required knowledge skills set outlined above. Please note that applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered.

IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN 4 WEEKS, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person