Job Description

Be the difference

Imagine arriving at work each day knowing your skills will help a patient rebuild independence, restore hope and reconnect with loved ones. At Nurture Healthcare Network, purpose and possibility guide everything we do--and our close-knit team celebrates every milestone together. If you're passionate about person-centred, compassionate care, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Therapy Manager, our

Social Worker

is an essential member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. You will:

Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and craft individualised care plans. Provide counselling, crisis intervention and ongoing emotional support to patients and families. Facilitate family meetings, discharge planning and smooth community reintegration. Advocate for resources, benefits and funding to optimise long-term outcomes. Collaborate daily with the interdisciplinary to deliver seamless, evidence-based care. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation compliant with SACSSP standards and contribute to quality-improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

BA Degree in Social Work Current SACSSP membership & valid malpractice insurance 2-3 years' experience in a private hospital or Rehabilitation setting (advantageous)

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR (PERSONAL QUALITIES):

Communication

- clear, compassionate and culturally sensitive

Collaboration

- thrives in a multidisciplinary team; builds trust quickly

Analysis & decision making

- sound clinical judgement and ethical practice

Safety and Quality

- champions best practice and patient dignity at all times

Initiative-taking

- proactive, solution-oriented and adaptable

Flexibility

- comfortable with evolving priorities and diverse caseloads

Time Management & Organization

- balances caseload and admin efficiently

Minimum Salary: R26 464.20 Cost to Company (including benefits)

Should you not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

There is no closing date for this vacancy. The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.