Job Description

Social WorkerFunctionRehabilitationFacilityPositionSocial WorkerIntroductionA Vacancy exists for a Medical Social Worker at the acute Rehabilitation Unit at Life Hilton Private Hospital in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The Life Rehabilitation at Life Hilton Rehabilitation Unit is part of an expanding network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare. The post holder will report to the Therapy Services Coordinator and will be expected to provide holistic social work intervention.Critical Outputs

• Provide social work clinical services to all patients admitted to Life Rehabilitation Unit, including on some weekends and public holidays.
• Conduct assessments of the patient, family and home environment, provide counseling services and coordinate discharge planning to patients with e.g. neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI, orthopaedics conditions or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre, etc. in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
• Educate patients and their families about the patient's condition and explore discharge and/or placement options.
• Provide supportive services to patient families.
• Identify and coordinate carer training.
• Engage with employers when indicated to explore return to work opportunities and reasonable accommodation.
• Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
• Keep accurate and timeous records and reports.
• Effectively respond to queries and handle them accordingly.
• Professional therapy service implementation in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.
• Function effectively as a part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care.
• Attend and contribute towards Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.
• Supervise and train of university students, as required.
• Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work and relevant registration.
• Experience in hospital-based social work.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary care.
• Patient advocacy.
• Local resource knowledge is an advantage.
• Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing skills
• Personal integrity
• Planning & Organising
• Ethical behaviour
• Ability to build relationships
• Drive and energy
• Process orientation
• Independence
• Conflict management
• Self-management

EmailClosing dateFriday, May 30, 2025Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.