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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.

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  • Glen Takeloo

  • 7

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

  • https://thebraininjurytrust.co.za

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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.

Current Opening
Call for Proposals – King Cetshwayo District (UMlalazi and Mhlathuze); uGu Districts (Ray Nkonyeni and Umzumbe)

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Call for proposals Closing Date: 14 Feb, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 17 Feb, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 31 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 30 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 30 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 25 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 25 Jan, 2025
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Call for proposals Closing Date: 14 Feb, 2025
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Call for proposals Closing Date: 14 Feb, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 24 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 21 Jan, 2025
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Call for proposals Closing Date: 14 Feb, 2025
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Internship Closing Date: 30 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 14 Feb, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 07 Feb, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 24 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 24 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 26 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 26 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 24 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 31 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 26 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 24 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 28 Jan, 2025
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Call for proposals Closing Date: 22 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 24 Jan, 2025
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Call for proposals Closing Date: 04 Feb, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 30 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 25 Jan, 2025
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Employment Closing Date: 25 Jan, 2025
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