Intercare Group South Africa is hiring Social Worker – Physical Rehabilitation Hospita

Job Description

ABOUT

Intercare is a dynamic healthcare company focusing on offering value-based healthcare to patients. As ambassadors of the Intercare brand, everything we do is guided by our purpose to make people feel better. Our shared values of People-centred, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Innovation define what we believe and who we are.

Intercare Physical Rehabilitation Hospital (Pty) Ltd in Newlands, Cape Town, seeks to recruit a Social Worker who will be responsible for providing emotional support, counselling, and resource coordination for patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. Acting as a liaison between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, ensuring clear communication, facilitating access to services, and promoting a positive patient experience for optimal recovery and reintegration into daily life.

CRITICAL OUTPUTS

• Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and provide emotional support.
• Advocate for patient rights and coordinate resources for optimal recovery.
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure clear communication.
• Develop individualized discharge plans, including home care and community resource coordination.
• Provide counselling and education on coping strategies, healthcare options, and lifestyle adjustments.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to implement holistic care plans.
• Address urgent psychosocial concerns such as financial hardship, housing insecurity, and mental health crises.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree & SACSSP registration.
• Experience: 3–5 years as a Social Worker, preferably in healthcare or physical rehabilitation.
• Other:
  • Code 8 driver’s license and own reliable transport.
  • Ability to work in a pressurized environment with on-call and overtime requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and ethical decision-making skills.
  • Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.

If your personal purpose is aligned to our purpose and your values fit in with our value system, please apply. We encourage  Diversity of Thought, and we welcome people to build and add to our culture.

  
All applications can be submitted on https://intercare.simplify.hr/

The successful incumbent will be expected to commence employment on the 01 July 2025. 

If you are not contacted within 6 – 12 weeks of the closing date please regard your application as unsuccessful.