Social Auxiliary Worker Position Available (ADASA Northwest Regional Office)
ADASA (Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa NPC) aspires to be recognised as the foremost beacon of hope and innovation in dementia care. We envision a future where our association is the leader in creating an inclusive society that embraces and respects the inherent dignity and rights of every individual impacted by dementia, enabling them to thrive within their communities.
We are opening our 9th regional office in Northwest province with the regional head office based in Potchefstroom. TAKE NOTE. There are three positions available: Northwest Regional Manager/Social Worker, Office Administrator and a Social Auxiliary Worker.
Northwest Social Auxiliary Worker (5 Mornings per week position):
Qualifications are subject to the following requirements, responsibilities and advantages:
Department of Social Development-linked salary: R4500 (3-month probation to yearly contract)
To start: May 2025
Awareness:
Assisting community workers with creating awareness of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the community through:
- Community talks, clinic talks and talks at schools. Radio talks.
- Door to door campaigns.
- Home visits to assist families of people living with dementia.
- Linking families with Health care practitioners.
- Establishing and facilitating support groups for carers.
- Training of home-based carers on dementia.
- Supporting the social worker with training events and fundraising events.
Administration:
- Keeping a logbook.
- Doing process notes.
- Monthly stats.
- Drivers license will be a bonus.
- Previous work with the elderly will be an advantage.
- Training on dementia will be provided.
To apply:
Send CV, proof of SACSSP 2025 registration, and references to Nancy Kalaba at nancy.kalaba@adasa.org.za on or before 21 April 2025.
If you are not invited for an interview before 30 April, it must be assumed that your application was unsuccessful.