Social Worker required for a Child and Youth Care Centre in Harrismith, Free State. • A Bachelors Degree in Social Work
• Mature person
• Registered with the SACSSP • Available as soon as possible.
• Extensive work experience in child protection services, the Children’s Act, Statutory work and as a Child and Youth Care Centre Social Worker.
• Passion for working with children
• Computer literacy
• Strong administrative skills
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans. Sesotho would be an advantage
• Strong work ethic.
• Residing in, or be prepared to relocate to the Harrismith area
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a manual vehicle
• DSD clearance certificate – Form 29
• At least two years extensive demonstrated experience in working with young people in crisis, especially traumatised children, and/or living in an out of home care situation.
• Possess the required knowledge, skills, attitude and strategies to be able to work effectively with traumatised children who display challenging behaviour.
• Prioritise, the ability to work both independently and as an active team member
• Work under pressure and have high levels of emotional intelligence.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanour while exercising judgment, discretion and discipline in work.
• Must be on-call for emergencies. Send comprehensive CV to vacancy@hopehousesa.org.za Closing date 15 January 2020.