Horizon House, a non-profit organization and centre for persons living with a primary intellectual disability situated in Stellenbosch, currently has the abovementioned position available for a reliable, proactive individual with excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills (Afrikaans & English). The ideal candidate has admirable leadership qualities, can work under pressure, provide ethical insight and has a keen interest in nature-based therapy. The successful candidate will report directly to the Executive Director and will be responsible for (but not limited to): *Maintaining and developing of psycho-social, emotional capacity, and wellbeing of residential and day care clients of Horizon House *Supervision and professional development of therapy team *Organising and conducting group sessions where psychological/psychiatric needs and life skills-training are addressed *Planning, organising and coordinating the integration of the main methods of social work *Intervening in crisis intervention, defusing trauma, providing harm reduction and therapeutic intervention as required *Updating all administrative processes including clinical notes, organising files, providing feedback *Monitoring and evaluation that is timeous, accurate, and in alignment with the workplan * Providing accurate and timeous information for reporting purposes, and all other tasks related to the position. Essential skills, qualifications, and experience: • Relevant diploma or degree in Social Work or similar and Registration with the South African Counsel of Social Services Professions; • Minimum 5 years’ experience as social worker or similar is required, experience in the field of intellectual disability, brain injuries, therapeutic processes and all related aspects of those living with a disability is preferable; • Experience in a supervisory position will strongly be to the candidate’s advantage; • Strong computer skills (MS Office); • Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport. Commencement date of duties: As soon as possible Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 23 February 2021. For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.