Ensure the future of the social work profession in South Africa!

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#1

2015-12-17 11:56

For positive change within my proffesion which is inclusive but not limmited to: better working conditions, adequete resources, better salary, clear and specific job description, dignified recognision and #Change in leadership and administration. CURRENT LEADERSHIP MUST FALL!!

Guest

#2

2015-12-17 12:39

Because I believe it will help in creating change,our voices will be heard and I will get employed when there is change

Guest

#3

2015-12-17 13:16

Salaries and working conditions for social workers is a disgrace. No social work breadwinner can take care of a family on the salaries we get.

Social workers with years of service should also be allocated masters and doctorate certificates. Not all social workers are academics. Some are good in practise but get no acknowledgement for it.

Guest

#4

2015-12-17 13:22

Social work is regarded as a scarce and crtical skill, but social workers are not taken into serious consideration. First they are underpaid at entry level post and those who work for NGO IS WORSE. social workers working condition at dsd is very poor. Governent is funding social workers and fail to absorb its material and this lead to many social workers being unemployed

Guest

#5

2015-12-17 13:46

It's time for social workers to stand up and fight for their rights we have been unhappy for far too long. It's very disappointing to go to the university for four years come back and earn a salary of a cleaner or a driver, forward with a struggle.

Guest

#6 Re:

2015-12-17 14:20

#1: -  

 There is a lot more to add to the list...


Guest

#7

2015-12-17 14:20

It is high time that Social Workers receive fair salaries and better work conditions!

Guest

#8 Re: Re:

2015-12-17 14:29

#6: - Re:  

 We are open for suggestions... This is for all social workers... Feel free to say what you want to add...


Guest

#9

2015-12-17 14:32

Our profession has been undermined for so long with such pathetic salaries. We are a laughing stock amongst other professions yet we are told we are part of scarce skills in SA. Our services are continously required by the communities that we live in. Government has to restore the dignity this profession trully deserves

Guest

#10

2015-12-17 14:46

Poor salary. Not even earning R14 000 and I am.almost 60 years old!!

Guest

#11

2015-12-17 14:48

I may not agree with all points, but definitely w.r.t. the increase in salaries. I am one of the social workers in private practice, who could not afford to pay for CPD this year.

Guest

#12

2015-12-17 14:55

Why did you sign this petition? I want to be respected as a professional person and get disent wage.

Guest

#13

2015-12-17 14:59

As a social worker I agree with the requests .....i feel it's about time the profession is taken serious....Would really appreciate the minister to consider the conditions and hard work we put in daily.

Guest

#14

2015-12-17 17:49

Because i want better services for social workers

Guest

#15

2015-12-17 17:49

Why did you sign this petition?It address the need and challenges faced by social workers.I hope my signature will make a different

Guest

#16

2015-12-17 18:10

Because I care about the future and health of social workers across South Africa including myself.

Guest

#17

2015-12-17 18:34

Social work is a crucial profession and should be treated as such.

Guest

#18

2015-12-17 18:48

I signed it because I believe that the Government has to do serious changes in the Social Work Profession Policies to ensure that it receives the respect it deserves as a decent profession and one of the most critical profession in a developing country like South Africa.

Guest

#19

2015-12-17 18:48

Because I want the Social Work profession should have dignity and recognition by all and sundry.

Guest

#20

2015-12-17 19:33

The honesty in it the truth an nothing but the truth has been said in this petition. Am even crying straight

Guest

#21

2015-12-17 19:48

To ensure that social work proffetion is respected and not being taken for granted. To ensure that the salary is fair and social workers being protected

Guest

#22

2015-12-17 21:03

As a Social worker I feel that our proffession is undermined hence the low salary scales
We do not get recognition like other proffessionals yet we also studied for four years. When it comes to service delivery it is expected of us to perform but in terms of compensation we earn less than administrative personnel who is not even in possession of a qualification

Guest

#23

2015-12-17 21:10

Social work profession is undermined and underrated, levels of unemployment are escalating in an inexplicably manner whilst the profession is still considered as a scarce skill in South Africa.

Guest

#24

2015-12-18 02:55

Because I am also concern as a student social worker about our future as this profession is not taken seriously and yet we are able to change many people's lives but ours can't be changed...it's awful..

Guest

#25

2015-12-18 05:30

Its long overdue.