St Michael’s seeks to appoint Child and Youth Care Workers to be based in Plumstead CapeTown.
This is 1 X Full time post and 2 X Relief positions for FEMALE applicants only.
Responsibilities:
Assess and respond to individual needs of youth:
Report and manage the youths behaviour;
Organise, engage in and supervise recreational and developmental programmes;
Complete administrative duties and record keeping;
Be a team player.
Transport youth or assist driver when necessary;
Attend all relevant meetings as required;
Maintain order, safety and cleanliness;
Facilitate preparation of meals;
Supervised study time of youth
Take responsibility and supervision of the general hygiene and cleanliness of youth and their rooms.
Enhance the social and living skills of youth to facilitate their effective re-integration with their families
Attend all training as scheduled
Requirements:
Grade 10-12 and a specific qualification as a Child and Youth Care Worker;
Preferably with NACCW, Hugonote College, DUT qualifications and proven experience at Child & Youth Care Center;
Must be Registered with SACSSP;
Fluency in English and either Afrikaans or isiXhosa;
Valid driver’s license a required
Experience in working with adolescent female youth presenting challenging behavior;
Willingness to work shifts and over weekends and holidays;
Team player;
Be a role model;
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to the children;
Mature, responsible and fair;
Willingness and ability to direct, supervise and interact positively with youth;
Salary: A salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
To apply, submit a CV, your certified qualifications, Driver license, ID, contact details of two referees and a Police clearance certificate to applications@stmikesct.org.za .
Opportunity closing date: Monday, 22 November, 2021
