Community Childcare Outreach Worker

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive team environment and collab

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Community Childcare Outreach Worker to serve families in Soweto, focusing on early childhood development information and access to resources. The role emphasizes advocacy for children's needs and supporting parents in nurturing homes.

The candidate should be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and ready to collaborate with local centers and social services to build a supportive network.

Qualifications

• Experience in community work, social services, or childcare settings.
• Strong understanding of child development and challenges faced by families in the community.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse families.
• Proficiency in local languages and cultural understanding of the Soweto community.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach activities to identify families needing childcare support.
• Provide information about childcare options and programs.
• Assist families enrolling children in childcare or preschool.
• Offer guidance on child development and parenting.
• Maintain records of outreach activities and referrals.
• Collaborate with childcare centers, schools, and social services.

Skills

Community outreach

Child development knowledge

Effective communication

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Driver's license

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and community-focused Community Childcare Outreach Worker to serve families in the Soweto area. This role involves connecting with families, providing information and support regarding early childhood development services, and assisting them in accessing resources. You will play a crucial role in advocating for children's needs and supporting parents in creating nurturing home environments. The ideal candidate is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and passionate about empowering families through accessible childcare information and support. This position requires a strong connection to the community and a commitment to improving early childhood outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach activities within the community to identify families in need of childcare and early development support.
• Provide families with information about available childcare options, benefits, and educational programs.
• Assist families in navigating the process of enrolling children in childcare or preschool programs.
• Offer support and guidance to parents on child development, parenting skills, and accessing community resources.
• Maintain records of outreach activities, client interactions, and referrals made.
• Collaborate with local childcare centers, schools, and social services agencies to create a supportive network for families.

Requirements

• Experience in community work, social services, or childcare settings.
• Strong understanding of child development and the challenges faced by families in the community.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse families.
• Proficiency in local languages and cultural understanding of the Soweto community.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a direct positive impact on families in the community.
• Supportive team environment and collaboration with community partners.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Travel allowance for community-based work.