Social Development Job Opportunity

Limpopo Department of Social Development Job Opportunity: Child & Youth Care Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and youth? The Limpopo Department of Social Development is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Child & Youth Care Workers Grade 1 (X3 Posts).

Social Development Job Opportunity

 

Application Deadline: October 6, 2023, at 16h00

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to achieve Employment Equity targets, so we encourage applications from White males/females, Coloured males/females, Indian males/females, and individuals with disabilities.

Salary: R166,869 per annum

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Locations:

1. Vhembe District: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre (Ref No: DSD/2023/10) – 1 Post
2. Mopani District: Irish House (Ref No: DSD/2023/11) – 1 Post
3. Sekhukhune District: Tubatse Child & Youth Care Centre (Ref No: DSD/2023/12) – 1 Post

About the Department of Social Development

The Department of Social Development is responsible for providing social development, protection, and welfare services to the public in South Africa. Our mission is to create an enabling environment for poverty reduction through the development and implementation of social policies.

We are committed to ensuring that social protection and welfare services are accessible to all individuals.

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications
• Basic qualification in Child Care
• Current registration with South African Council for Social Services Professions [SACSSP]

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with legislative frameworks (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) related to Child & Youth Care Centres
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Honesty and confidentiality
• Customer care skills

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Child & Youth Care Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Receiving children and youth to the care facility after admission
• Providing orientation to children at the center
• Ensuring the care and development of children and youth, protecting their needs
• Facilitating access to medical services for children/youth
• Assisting with the implementation of development and therapy programs
• Performing administrative duties

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies:

Recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualificationsBasic qualification in Child CareCurrent registration with South African Council for Social Services Professions [SACSSP]

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with legislative frameworks (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) related to Child & Youth Care CentresStrong communication and listening skillsExcellent interpersonal relationshipsAbility to work under pressureHonesty and confidentialityCustomer care skills
Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Child & Youth Care Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Receiving children and youth to the care facility after admissionProviding orientation to children at the centerEnsuring the care and development of children and youth, protecting their needsFacilitating access to medical services for children/youthAssisting with the implementation of development and therapy programsPerforming administrative duties
How to Apply

Please submit your application as follows:For Sekhukhune/Tubatse CYCC:

Address to The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737Hand-deliver at Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo

For Vhembe/Thohoyandou CYCC:

Address to The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950Hand-deliver at Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou

For Mopani/Irish House (due to Giyani Post Office closure):

Physically submit or address via courier to The District Director at Department of Social Development Unigaz Building, Giyani Section A, 0826Via e-mail: recruitment@dsd.limpopo.gov.za

Please ensure that you use the, which can be downloaded from the link provided in this post or obtained from any Public Service Department.Your application should include a comprehensive CV with contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed, and initialed by the applicant. Please indicate the correct job title and the office where you are applying in your application