Youth Support & Empowerment Specialist (Hybrid) – Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Training and development

Medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape invites applications for a Youth Support Worker. You will provide guidance, mentorship, and practical assistance to youth, helping them navigate challenges and build positive futures in a hybrid work model.

You will engage with individuals and groups, develop life-skills activities, connect youth with resources, and collaborate with families, schools, and agencies to foster a supportive network within the Community & Social Care framework.

Qualifications

• Requires National Certificate or Diploma in Youth Development, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years direct youth experience.
• Understanding adolescent development and challenges faced by youth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, counseling, and mentorship to youth.
• Develop and facilitate life-skills workshops.
• Assist youth in setting educational and vocational goals.
• Conduct outreach in Mossel Bay to engage youth.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and agencies to create a supportive network.
• Maintain confidential client records and progress reports.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment for all young people.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
• Contribute to program development and evaluation within the Community & Social Care framework.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Group facilitation

Mentoring

Education

Diploma in Youth Development

Certificate in Social Work

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape invites applications for a Youth Support Worker. You will provide guidance, mentorship, and practical assistance to youth, helping them navigate challenges and build positive futures in a hybrid work model.

You will engage with individuals and groups, develop life-skills activities, connect youth with resources, and collaborate with families, schools, and agencies to foster a supportive network within the Community & Social Care framework.