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SOCIAL WORKER
Full Time
Fondazzjoni Caritas Malta would like to invite interested individuals to submit their applications for the position of social worker to work on a full-time basis.
Role Responsibilities
The social worker is a key front-line element in the provision of services within the organisation. Forming part of the Counselling and Social Work Unit, the social worker is expected to work with other team members and professionals to meet and address the needs of the target population that the organisation aims to reach. The selected person is expected to conduct assessments of clients who drop-in or phone at the office requesting help, whilst also carry out generic social work interventions with service users depending on their needs, including office sessions, home visits, as well as crisis interventions. In addition to this, the incumbent shall support in the coordination of the various support groups that are provided by the unit, as well as facilitate workshops to the public and hold interventions in the media when necessary.
The social worker is required to uphold social work best practices and values, delivering a professional service aimed at promoting the well-being and dignity of service users. The social worker is directly accountable to the Head of Counselling and Social Work Unit.
The Person
Individuals interested in this role shall meet the following requirements:
· possess a recognized degree in social work;
social work students who are in their final year of studies are encouraged to apply;
· have a strong aptitude for teamwork and to work within an NGO environment;
· be highly organized, responsible, flexible, and accountable;
· be mature with sound moral values;
· possess excellent verbal and written communication in both Maltese and English;
· be IT literate;
· possess a clean driving licence.
Interested individuals are invited to send their CV together with a cover letter to the Human Resources Manager via email on vacancies@caritasmalta.org. Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials.
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