Description

Child and youth care worker vacancy

Employment: Full time

Realistic Child and Youth Care Centre is a registered child and youth care centre that provides residential care for children between ages of 3 and 17.

Realistic Child and Youth Care Centre seeks to appoint a qualified Child & Youth Care Worker to be based in Athlone

Minimum requirements:

Grade 12 certificate
FET Certificate in Child and Youth Care Work
Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
Good communication skills
Must enjoy good health
Ability to work directly with young people
A good understanding and sensitivity for traumatized children of all ages
Able to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
Clean disciplinary/criminal record
Preference will be given to candidates with a driver’s license
SACSSP registration
Valid Police Clearance certificate
At least 2 years’ experience in a residential Child & Youth Care Centre

Responsibilities:

Working in the life space of children
Manage health and hygiene
Provide daily care for children
Run developmental programs
Implement Individual Development Plans

Conduct and participate in basic life skills teaching

Provide youth assistance with homework/schoolwork

Complete reports as required

Please send your resume/CV