Child And Youth Care Worker
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Overview
Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. Provide orientation for the child to the center.
Requirements
- An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and Basic qualification in Child Care
- Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP] as auxiliary child and youth care worker
- Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centers
- Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relationships, Ability to handle pressure
- Honesty and confident iality, customer care skills
Responsibilities
- Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission
- Provide orientation for the child to the center
- Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected
- Ensure that children/youth receive medical services
- Facil itate independent living and recreational programmes
- Organize family visits and contacts
- Escort children to external services
- Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes
- Perform administration duties
How to apply
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Enquiries
Recruitment enquiries
General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391
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