Remote Youth Support & Development Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Training

Growth opportunities

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking remote Child and Youth Care Workers to support children and young people across South Africa from a home-based workspace. You will provide emotional support, guidance, and mentorship through digital interactions, helping clients build life skills and resilience in a confidential setting.

You will conduct online check-ins, educate on mental health and safety, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent, client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and active listening in virtual settings.
• Empathy, patience, and genuine commitment to youth wellbeing.
• Ability to manage remote interactions with privacy and safeguarding in mind.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote emotional support, guidance, and mentorship to children and young people.
• Conduct virtual check-ins and engage in constructive conversations with young clients.
• Assist young people in life skills development, goal setting, and problem solving via digital platforms.
• Educate youth on mental health, safety, and responsible decision-making online.
• Collaborate with case managers, supervisors, and other professionals involved in the care plan.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Empathy

Patience

Virtual engagement

Education

Child and Youth Care

Social Work

Psychology

Tools

Zoom

Skype

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking remote Child and Youth Care Workers to support children and young people across South Africa from a home-based workspace. You will provide emotional support, guidance, and mentorship through digital interactions, helping clients build life skills and resilience in a confidential setting.

You will conduct online check-ins, educate on mental health and safety, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent, client-centered care.