Child and Youth Care Worker

Placements24; Komani; Sur place; ZAR 100 000 - 167 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a committed Child and Youth Care Worker for a residential care setting in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will provide emotional support, guidance, and structured daily activities to children and youths, contributing to their development and well-being in a community-focused environment.

The role requires handling shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, with focus on safety, care, and development in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities essential.
• Understanding trauma-informed care and positive discipline.
• Ability to work within a residential care setting and follow parental/social guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to children and youth.
• Implement daily routines including meals, homework help, hygiene, and activities.
• Foster a positive, therapeutic environment addressing behavioral and emotional needs.
• Facilitate skill-building activities to support social and educational development.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, incidents, and interactions per reporting protocols.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Formation

Child and Youth Care or Social Auxiliary Work qualification

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a committed Child and Youth Care Worker to join their team in Queenstown . This role focuses on providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children and young people in residential care. You will play a vital role in their daily lives, offering emotional support, guidance, and assistance with developmental activities. This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children and contribute positively to their development and well-being within the Eastern Cape community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to children and youth in a residential setting.
• Implement daily routines, including meals, homework assistance, hygiene, and recreational activities.
• Foster a positive and therapeutic environment, addressing behavioral and emotional needs.
• Facilitate skill-building activities and promote social, emotional, and educational development.
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress, incidents, and interactions, adhering to reporting protocols.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Child and Youth Care or Social Auxiliary Work.
• Previous experience working with children and youth, preferably in a residential care setting.
• Understanding of child development, trauma-informed care, and positive discipline techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, in Queenstown .

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive team culture and management.
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships and impact young lives.
• Stable employment in the child and youth care sector in the Eastern Cape .