Description:

About Us:

The Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd (RGS), South Africa is an international apostolic religious congregation whose mission of reconciliation reaches out to the poor and vulnerable members of the society with a special attention to women, girls and children.

The Programs that Sisters as well as Partners-in-Mission are involved in, is characterized by values to Compassion, Empowerment, Partnership, Reconciliation and Social Justice. The Mission’s call is to daily strive to serve those at the margins of society.

Join our team and contribute to meaningful and impactful work!

Job Overview:

Akhanani Good Shepherd Mission is seeking a compassionate, responsible and committed Child and Youth Care Worker to support the care, development, safety and well-being of children and young people in our programs.

The successful candidate will help create a safe, nurturing and structured environment where every child is respected, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

Salary range: R5 000.00

Key Responsibilities:

Provide daily care, supervision and age-appropriate support to children and young people.
Promote a safe, caring, respectful and child-centered environment.
Support children’s emotional, social, educational and developmental needs
Plan and participate in structured activities, life-skills programs and recreational activities.
Encourage positive behavior, healthy relationships and the development of independence.
Observe, document and report concerns, incidents and changes in a child’s well-being in line with organizational procedures.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, schools and relevant professionals.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with child safeguarding, health and safety policies

Qualifications & Requirements:

A relevant qualification in Child and Youth Care Work or a related field.
Registration with the relevant professional body, where applicable, or willingness to meet applicable registration requirements.
Previous experience working with children or young people is an advantage.
Knowledge of child development, positive discipline and child safeguarding principles.

Good communication, teamwork, observation and report-writing skills.
A caring, patient, reliable and professional approach.

Please send your resume/CV