Social workers are an integral part of society and their doors are always open to assist those in need of help. As the world observed World Social Work Month in March, the quality assurance manager at the City of Ekurhuleni’s Social Development Division, Adelaide Twala, urged residents to utilise social services offered by the city.
“There are many social ills that people are confronted by, and no one should deal with those problems alone, especially when there are social workers who are available at the City’s Customer Care Centres (CCC),” said Twala.
She added that Ekurhuleni’ social workers also provide therapy sessions for rape victims and abused individuals, adding that when necessary, social workers may refer patients for external intervention.
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Some of the services rendered by social workers include:
• Capacity building programmes for women and children
• Enrichment workshops for unemployed youth
• Awareness and information programmes for the elderly
• Assistance with registration on the city’s indigent database
• Linking needy residents with poverty-alleviation programmes in their communities.
Residents are encouraged to walk in at any of the social worker’s office at the CCC or call the office numbers.
• Germiston and Katlehong 011 999 1787
• Thembisa, Phomolong, Edenvale, Bedfordview and Vusimuzi 011 999 6960.
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