Probation Officer

Hands-on from day one, the Probation Officer will provide therapeutic counselling and emotional support, conduct community outreach and awareness programmes on social issues and prepare professional reports and recommendations for an established business in Brits, North West.

You will pick up new skills on the job and be backed to apply them. The working environment is collaborative, well-resourced, and focused on results. Think you are a good fit? Send your CV through and introduce yourself.

• Develop and implement individualised intervention and care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other professionals.
• Provide therapeutic counselling and emotional support to individuals, families, and groups facing life challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' social, emotional, and economic circumstances to identify needs and risks.
• Facilitate access to social services including grants, housing, healthcare, and other support programmes.
• Supervise social auxiliary workers, volunteers, and community caregivers, providing guidance and support.
• Prepare professional reports and recommendations for courts, parole boards, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Conduct community outreach and awareness programmes on social issues such as substance abuse, domestic violence, and HIV.

• For social auxiliary worker roles, a certificate in social auxiliary work and registration with the SACSSP at the appropriate level.
• A valid driver's licence is often required for home visits and community outreach work.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation including the Children's Act, Older Persons Act, and Domestic Violence Act.
• Strong interpersonal and counselling skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• A bachelor's degree in social work and registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions for social worker positions.
• A minimum of two to three years of experience in social work practice in the relevant field of service.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to manage the stress associated with working with traumatised and vulnerable individuals.