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Child And Youth Care Worker: Professional Services

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Western Cape Posted 6 Sep 2026 Closes in 22 days

Overview

Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. This would include the following actions: Engagement.

Requirements

  • A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
  • Valid Code B (or higher) driving license
  • NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply
  • Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes
  • Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures
  • Rules and procedures of the care centre
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Ability to intervene and resolve conflict
  • Problem solving skills
  • Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients
  • Communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Proven computer literacy
  • Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law

Responsibilities

  • Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission
  • This would include the following actions: Engagement
  • Assessment / Plan of Action
  • Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs
  • Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recre ational programs
  • Referral of professional services (e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book)
  • Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services
  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required

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Enquiries

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