Social Worker (CPT and Mthatha)

Gauteng
Salary: R18 000.00 Per Month
Bonus: 13th Cheque
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Admin Social Services General
Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Bonus
Reference: 2339823

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Vacancy Details

Employer: SOS Children's Village

The Social Worker is responsible for ensuring that the procedures for the admission (and departure) of children into (and from) SOS are properly followed. S/he/they provides advice, guidance and support to the Child and Youth Care Workers and works closely with them to plan appropriate programmes for the development of each child. As part of the Village team, he/she/they supports the other staff members, on issues relating to the Care-workers and children.

KPA 1: Ensure Adherence to Child Admission & Departure Procedures

KPA 2: Basic and Developmental Needs of a Child

KPA 3: Support the Child and Youth Care Workers

KPA 4: Be a Contributing Member of the Programme Team

KPA 5: Maintain Expert Knowledge on Social Work Issues

KPA 6: Relationship Building

KPA 7: Perform Detailed Administrative Tasks

KPA 8: Child & Youth, Adult and Asset Safeguarding and Protection

Candidate Requirements

· Degree in Social Sciences /Child and youth care work or relevant Qualification

· Degree in Business Management, Project Management or any other relevant field will be Advantageous.

· Registered professional in child and Youth care.

A valid SA drivers licence
5 years relevant operational experience, with at least 3 years in a similar environment
Understanding of NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends.
Understanding of the Child and youth development principles.
Knowledge of programmes in an NGO environment.
Knowledge of the South African legislation governing NGO`s and their operations.
Good knowledge of Children`s rights.
Basic Knowledge of Fund development.
Understanding of Quality Management approach.
Knowledge of the South African legislation governing child and youth care

The successful incumbent must be an initiative-taking and organised individual, able to work independently, use initiative and keep commitments. Willingness to travel occasionally and a valid driver’s license are a must.

SOS Children’s Villages South Africa holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance, financial and reference check processes.

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About SOS Children's Village

The SOS Children's Villages Association of South Africa is a member of SOS - Kinderdorf International, the largest private welfare organization for children in the world. Over 200 000 children benefit from the various residential, educational and developmental programmes operating in 135 countries.

SOS - Kinderdorf International began in 1949 when the founder Hermann Gmeiner built the first Children's Village in Imst, Austria.He was committed to helping children in need - children who had lost their homes, their security and their families as a result of the Second World War. With the support of many donors and co-workers, our organisation has grown to help children all over the world.

The varied and worldwide projects of SOS - Kinderdorf International are non-profit, apolitical, interdenominational and non-racial. The projects include SOS Children's Villages, SOS Family Strengthening Programmes, SOS Kindergartens, SOS Youth Facilities, Hermann Gmeiner Social Centres, SOS Relief Work, Hermann Gmeiner Schools, SOS Vocational Training and Production Centres and SOS Hermann Gmeiner Medical Centres.

In South Africa, we take action for children as an independent non-governmental social development organisation. We respect varying religions and cultures, and we work in communities where our mission can contribute to development. We work in the spirit of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and we promote these rights around the world.