Social Auxiliary Worker - Fort Beaufort-Amahlathi, Eastern Cape at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:


This post will provide psychosocial services under the supervision of a social worker within the context of Care & Treatment programme.


Minimum Requirements


Grade 12 or equivalent
Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work from a recognized college or institution
Two years training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience
Must be registered with SACSSP (South African Council for Social Service Professions)
Proficiency in English and isiXhosa languages
Computer literate in MS office advantageous
Clear criminal record
Valid code 8 driver's license


Duties and Responsibilities


Conducts comprehensive psycho-social assessments
Conducts House hold profiling using profiling tools
Provide minimum package of community-based care and refer to social worker /facility for continuum of care
Supports Social Workers in assessing the needs of patients and parent's/care givers and guardians
Provides structural programmes including SASA
Networks with all relevant stakeholders
Assists with the identification of advocacy issues
Assist in implementation of youth care clubs
Provides referrals according to the patient needs to social worker and other external networks
Submits monthly reports to the supervisor
Records and maintains accurate and detailed patient information and interventions


Skills and Competencies


Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Computer literacy and IT skills
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management
Excellent organisational and administration skills
Reporting and statistics


Deadline:19th April,2026