Description:
VACANCY: SOCIAL WORKER
Organisation: Realistic (Rebuilding & Life Skills Training Centre)
Programme: (Aftercare)
Location: Gugulethu, Cape Town
Purpose of the Post
To render professional social work services within a Substance Abuse Programme, with specific responsibility for the development, coordination, and implementation of Aftercare Services. The post includes establishing referral pathways and partnerships with in-patient substance abuse treatment centres across the Western Cape, as well as supporting beneficiaries transitioning from both in-patient and out-patient programmes.
Key Performance Areas
Render professional social work services in accordance with social work norms and standards
Implement and manage Aftercare Services for service users exiting substance abuse treatment Conduct intake assessments, case management, aftercare planning, and follow-ups Establish and maintain formal referral networks with accredited in-patient substance abuse treatment centres Facilitate referrals from in-patient treatment into structured aftercare programmes Provide individual, group, and family interventions Ensure proper documentation, case files, reports, and statistics as required by DSD Participate in monitoring, evaluation, and programme reporting Ensure adherence to ethical standards, policies, and relevant legislationMinimum Requirements
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited institution Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) – compulsory Knowledge and understanding of: Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act (Act 70 of 2008) Children’s Act (Act 38 of 2005) DSD norms and standards for substance abuse treatment services Aftercare and reintegration models Valid driver’s licence"NB"Ability to drive and willingness to drive for service delivery and stakeholder engagement
Send CV and SACSSP registration
To: info@realisticcycc.co.za