Family Support Worker

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata salary

Flexible hours

Training & development

Supportive supervision

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker in Centurion for a part-time role focused on empowering families. You will provide practical help, guidance, and access to community resources to support child welfare, parenting skills, financial stability, and household well-being.

You will work directly with families to address challenges, offering a non-judgmental and supportive presence, while collaborating with social workers and other professionals as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience working with families and children.
• Understanding of child development and family dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for home visits in Centurion.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support and guidance to families facing challenges.
• Assist parents in developing parenting strategies and routines.
• Help families connect with local resources for education, healthcare, and financial assistance.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to family members.
• Monitor family progress and collaborate with social workers and other professionals as needed.
• Document interactions, progress, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Rapport building

Education

Child & Youth Care

Social Work

Related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and reliable Family Support Worker to provide essential assistance to families in the Centurion . This role focuses on empowering families by offering practical support, guidance, and access to community resources. You will work directly with families to address challenges related to child welfare, parenting skills, financial stability, and overall household well-being. This part-time position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about strengthening families and contributing positively to the local community. You will be a key point of contact, offering a non-judgmental and supportive presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support and guidance to families facing various challenges.
• Assist parents in developing effective parenting strategies and routines.
• Help families connect with local resources for education, healthcare, and financial assistance.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to family members.
• Monitor family progress and collaborate with social workers and other professionals as needed.
• Document interactions, progress, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with families and children.
• Understanding of child development and family dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for home visits in Centurion .

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive supervision and team meetings.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on family well-being.