Child And Youth Care Team Leader

Western Cape Department Of Health; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking a Child and Youth Care Team Leader to coordinate care for residents in need. The role requires a Grade 12 qualification, 7 years of relevant experience, and a valid driving license. Responsibilities include supervising care workers and implementing developmental programmes. This permanent position is located across various sites in Western Cape, South Africa.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in child and youth care work after obtaining the required qualification.
• A valid code B driving licence.
• It will be advantageous to have registration as a auxiliary or above Child and Youth Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team leader for child and youth care workers during shifts.
• Oversee admission and related activities of residents to the facility.
• Implement developmental and therapeutic programmes.

Skills

Proven computer literacy

Written and verbal communication

Ability to intervene and resolve conflict

Report writing

Planning and organising

Education

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)

Job description

Closing Date / 09 / 29Reference NumberWCG Tracking NumberDSD

Job Title

Child and Youth Care Team Leader : Professional Services (Various posts available in Various locations), Ref No.

Department

Social Development

Salary level

OSD

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Country: South Africa
Province: Western Cape
Town/City: Bonnytoun, Lindelani, Horizon, Vredelus and ROAR

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to coordinate and render care and developmental life space work of a routine nature to resident(s) in need of care / in conflict with the law. These posts are based in Bonnytoun, Lindelani, Horizon, Vredelus and ROAR.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification);
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in child and youth care work after obtaining the required qualification;
• A valid code B driving licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Serve as a team leader for child and youth care workers during shifts;
• Oversee the following: Admission and related activities of residents to the facility;
• Access of residents to medical services;
• Implementation of planned developmental, recreational and therapeutic programmes;
• Basic life space work;
• Continuous supervision;
• Facilitate handover of shifts;
• Undertake inspections during shifts and report on incidents and problems identified;
• Perform administrative work relevant to the job;
• Oversee the completion of daily registers e.g. log books, medication registers, incident reports etc.;
• Ensure that attendance registers are signed and kept up to date;
• Perform all the clerical functions required;
• Render care services to residents;
• Continuous professional development;
• It will be advantageous to have registration as a auxiliary or above Child and Youth Care Practitioner;
• It will be advantageous to have Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes and interventions; Clerical / administrative procedures; Rules and procedures of the Care Centre; Professional norms and standards; Professional ethics.
• Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation; Planning and organising; Work effectively with social workers and members of multi‑sectoral teams in social service delivery.

Remuneration

• Grade 1: R – R per annum (OSD as prescribed)
• Grade 2: R – R per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension‑fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co‑funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
• These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments / proficiency tests.
• The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers / managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
• Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to … (contact details incomplete). For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
• Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.