Community Support Assistant

Placements24; Soweto; In loco; ZAR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

On-the-job training

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Community Support Assistant in Soweto, Gauteng. The role involves delivering practical home and community support to individuals and families, helping them access resources, manage daily tasks, and improve quality of life.

Strong empathy, reliability, and teamwork are essential in this hands-on position. The successful candidate will work within the Soweto community, providing compassionate, confidential care and recording progress while collaborating with the support

Competenze

• Matric required or equivalent.
• Experience in caregiving or community services is desirable.
• Understanding the needs of vulnerable individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with empathy, patience and respect.
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to work within the Soweto community.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to promoting client well-being and independence.

Mansioni

• Provide practical home and community support to clients.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and household tasks.
• Help clients access community services, appointments and social activities.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to clients.
• Monitor clients' well-being and report concerns to the supervisor.
• Support clients to maintain independence and dignity.
• Accompany clients to appointments or social outings as needed.
• Maintain simple records of activities and client progress.
• Collaborate with the support team for coordinated care.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, client safety and confidentiality.

Conoscenze

Communication

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Formazione

Matriculation certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, an established organisation committed to providing essential support services, is looking for a compassionate and reliable Community Support Assistant to join their team in Soweto, Gauteng . This role involves providing direct assistance to individuals and families within the community, helping them to access resources, manage daily tasks, and improve their quality of life. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a strong sense of empathy, and a commitment to serving the needs of the Soweto community. This is a hands-on role offering the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and support to clients in their homes and within the community.
• Assist clients with daily living activities, such as personal care, meal preparation, and household chores.
• Help clients access community services, appointments, and social activities.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a positive relationship.
• Monitor clients' well-being and report any changes or concerns to the supervisor.
• Support clients in maintaining independence and dignity.
• Accompany clients to appointments or social outings as needed.
• Maintain accurate and simple records of activities and client progress.
• Collaborate with the support team to ensure coordinated care.
• Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures, particularly regarding client safety and confidentiality.

Requirements

• A matriculation certificate or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a caregiving, support work, or community services role is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of vulnerable individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with empathy, patience, and respect.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to work within the Soweto community and understand its unique context.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to promoting client well-being and independence.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive entry-level salary, opportunities for on-the-job training and development, and the immense satisfaction of contributing directly to the well-being of the Soweto community. You will work within a supportive team environment, gaining valuable experience in the social care sector.