Child Protection Officer - Remote

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a dedicated Child Protection Officer to join a fully remote team. You will investigate concerns, support families, and collaborate with agencies to safeguard children's rights and well-being across Limpopo and beyond.

The role emphasizes remote work flexibility, strong communication, and ability to use technology to manage case records, liaise with law enforcement, schools, and community services while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law or related field.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., SACSSP).
• Experience in child protection, social work or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of child welfare laws, policies and best practices.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate reports of child abuse, neglect or endangerment.
• Assess the safety and well-being of children and provide immediate protective interventions when necessary.
• Develop and implement child protection plans in collaboration with families and other professionals.
• Provide counseling and support to children and families.
• Liaise with law enforcement, schools and other community agencies to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate, detailed and confidential case records and prepare reports.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Virtual collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Law

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and proactive Child Protection Officer to join their fully remote team. In this vital role, you will work to safeguard the rights and well-being of children by investigating concerns, providing support to families, and collaborating with relevant agencies. This position offers the flexibility of working from home while making a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children. You will be an integral part of an organization committed to creating safer environments for children, utilizing technology and strong communication skills to achieve positive outcomes across Limpopo and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate reports of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.
• Assess the safety and well-being of children and provide immediate protective interventions when necessary.
• Develop and implement child protection plans in collaboration with families and other professionals.
• Provide counseling and support to children and families.
• Liaise with law enforcement, schools, and other community agencies to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential case records and prepare reports.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., SACSSP).
• Demonstrated experience in child protection, social work, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of child welfare laws, policies, and best practices.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to child safety and welfare.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive virtual team environment dedicated to a critical mission.