ANNOUNCEMENTS
17 January 2017
Vacancy for a Social Worker, Thessa Program (Vulnerable women)
Description of position:
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the THESSA programme at Towers of Hope through the effective execution of his / her tasks in the following key areas:
• Involved with the weekly outreaches on the streets to ladies trapped in poverty & prostitution
• Connecting with vulnerable ladies (whether from the street, shelters in the city, or others who come to Towers of Hope to seek help)
• Assessing each one, plot out an intervention plan / program with an eventual exit in mind
• Regular counselling, guidance and assistance in coping with the issues which led to the crisis and vulnerability
• Play an important role in connecting each lady to the chosen training / development / skills
• Be available as and when needed to assist our partners in the bigger training hub with counselling, interventions and strategic decisions regarding vulnerable ladies
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Qualified, registered Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• Three (3) years’ direct experience in Social Work
• Embracing of the vision, mission and values of Towers of Hope
• Availability to work outside regular office-hours as and when required
• Confirmed computer competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook
• First-rate administration skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills (especially cross-cultural communication)
• First-class communication skills (verbal and written) in English
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Be in possession of a valid South African driver’s license
Recommendations:
• Competency in Afrikaans
• Competency in Sotho and / or Tswana
• Relevant experience
• Own transport
Remuneration and starting date will be finalized with the successful applicant. The appointment is initially for a one (1) year contract. The board of trustees is under no obligation to fill this position.
All applications must be accompanied by the following:
• A cover-letter introducing yourself as well as your motivation for your application
• A shortened Curriculum Vitae with photo (max 3 pages)
• A complete Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 recent referents
On request, certified copies of the following must be available:
• Relevant qualifications
• Identity documents
• South African driver’s license
Applications must reach us before 17:00 FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2017 at either our Towers of Hope office (Two Tower Church, 37 Henry St, Bloemfontein), or via e-mail at dlh@towersofhope.org / dvleroux@telkomsa.net
ENQUIRIES: Rev De la Harpe le Roux (083-232-1051 / 051-430-4274 / dlh@towersofhope.org)
