Faircape Health

Social Workers

Social Workers connect people and resources to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing. Social workers utilise a range of skills, techniques and strategies to assess, counsel, educate and advocate for their clients.

Meet Our Social Workers

Our Social Workers provide support during times of change in living environment, physical condition, or financial circumstances. Social Workers will often be the ones to intervene in cases where someone is unable to help themselves. This may include psychosocial counselling, referral to specialist care providers, and intervention in cases of abuse.

Juanee Pretorius

Juanee Pretorius


Juanee is passionate about advocating for the rights of vulnerable groups. In her work, she strives to serve individuals and communities by identifying risk factors. Her passion is safeguarding the elderly while empowering them to utilise their strengths and remain independent.  Juanee has developed programmes and policies that protect those under her care and improve overall well-being and life satisfaction.  She is trained in equine-assisted psychotherapy and trauma debriefing.

Liesl de Kock

Liesl de Kock


She is passionate about working with elderly patients and their families, helping them manage the psychological, social, and emotional challenges associated with becoming older and adjusting to changes in health status. A specialist family practitioner, Liesl has worked with families for more than twelve years.

Angelique Oosthuizen

Angelique Oosthuizen


Angelique graduated in 2012 with her Masters degree in Social Work. She has since worked in various fields of social work, including statutory, forensic and medical social work. Angelique is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the vulnerable, and providing support to families in times of change and uncertainty. Establishing meaningful connections with clients is at the heart of her work. Angelique believes in the individuality of clients, that there is no one perfect way of resolving challenges, and that one never stops learning. People are the experts of their own lives, we just help them to see it.

Sherae Swart

Sherae Swart


Sherae is a dedicated social worker committed to creating meaningful change and empowering individuals to live their best quality of life. Passionate about advocating for vulnerable populations, she promotes well-being, provides support, and helps individuals navigate challenges with dignity and resilience.

Grounded in a person-centered, strength-based approach, Sherae believes everyone has unique strengths and takes joy in helping them harness their potential. Through compassionate care, advocacy, and resource connection, she uplifts those facing hardships, ensuring they have the tools to thrive.

Her commitment to social work is driven by the belief that everyone deserves opportunities for growth and well-being.

Gail Hunter

Gail Hunter


Gail Hunter is a registered Social Worker specializing in geriatric care and discharge planning. With a background in psychosocial support and a compassionate, client-centered approach, Gail works closely with patients and families to ensure safe and dignified transitions in care. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is passionate about empowering older adults to maintain quality of life through supportive care planning.