Company Profile - The Brain Injury Trust/HeadsUP! Programme

Company Details

The Brain Injury Trust/HeadsUP! Programme

The Brain Injury Trust/HeadsUP! is a non - governmental initiative based in Khayelitsha which acts to prevent head-injuries and supports survivors of brain injuries; most of whom are young-men between the ages of 17 and 35, and their families. Originally based in Groote Schuur Hospital.

Profile Overview

Company CEO

Glen Takeloo
Employees

7
Address

Ward F7, Groote Schuur Hospital, Anzio Road - Observatory
Website

https://thebraininjurytrust.co.za

Contact

Working Days

Monday9AM - 5PM
Tuesday9AM - 5PM
Wednesday9AM - 5PM
Thursday9AM - 5PM
Friday9AM - 5PM
Saturday9AM - 5PM
SundayClose

About Company

We have now opened a new service in Khayelitsha for the Cape Flats and our service comprises:

Community education and prevention campaigns including the support of a men and boys' wellness movement
Family training and caregiver support to ensure maximum rehabilitation of brain trauma survivors
Family and survivor support group
Advocacy for comprehensive services
Research into survivor and family needs

We are seeking the services of a registered social worker who will provide services to survivors, their families, and the community at large. The post is funded by the Department: Social Development (DSD) Disability Unit, Department: a Provincial Government of the Western Cape. The contract is renewable as funding is available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for establishing good referral systems between the hospital services and HeadsUP!
Implementation of various methods of social work using an integrated and developmental approach, including community outreach, individual, family and group work skills
Promote psycho-social rehabilitation and network with community resources
Develop and run educational programmes for young people and service providers such as teachers, nurses and social workers
Stay abreast of new developments in the neuro-rehabilitation and social work field
Manage a development of a men and boys wellness movement
Manage a team of professionals, lay-counsellors and volunteers
Ensure smooth and harmonious relationship within the team and other offices

REQUIREMENTS:

Appropriate Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Work
Minimum of isiXhosa and English languages skills
Valid code B/EB driver's license
Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker and proof of payment of registration for the current year
Appropriate knowledge and experience in Trauma, Mental Health care and psychosocial rehabilitation
Counselling skills and experience
Computer literacy
Strong emphasis on a developmental approach and community outreach skills
Initiative and the ability to think creatively

Please send Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and letter of motivation to: mirriam.jali@thebraininjurytrust.co.za

Closing date for applications is 31 July 2023.