Childline Western Cape has an annual fixed term contract for a Project Manager responsible for the implementation of a fast paced and demanding OVC programme, funded by USAID, within the Cape Metropole area with the main objectives of ensuring that children are healthy, stable, safe and schooled. This is achieved through a mixed approach of high impact referrals, family centred and structured interventions depending on the specific needs and risk factors of the child
Childline Western Cape seeks to appoint to appoint a Social Worker to be based in Cape Town.
Duration: 6 month’s fixed term contract with a possibility of renewal.
The Social Worker will work in 5 schools in Khayelitsha as well as provide child protection services in other areas that are in line with our basket of services.
Requirements for the position:
Degree in Social Work; Registered with the SACSSP; a clean record with the Child Protection and Sexual Offences registers.
Work experience:
Minimum of 1-year experience in Training and Facilitation of Community programmes.
Have at least two years’ experience working in the Child Protection field.
Experience in the following fields would be an advantage:
Developing and designing of training programmes for children, youth and adults.
Training and facilitation of programmes for children, youth and adults.
Working in schools with children, adolescents and educators.
Monitoring and Evaluation of relevant Programmes.
Provided support to vulnerable children and their families.
Presenting various relevant training workshops to adults.
Have knowledge of South African legislation regarding children and the Child Protection field.
Research of community trends and issues.
Networking with social welfare and other agencies;
Knowledge of Referral Processes and Services
Developing, Initiating and presenting Prevention and Early Intervention Programmes to children, adolescents and adults.
Engage with other stake holders to arrange for implementation of programmes
Essential Skills:
Excellent facilitation skills.
Excellent communication and written skills;
Excellent administration skills
Able to compile statistics and conduct report writing.
Fully computer literate.
Language proficiency: isiXhosa and English.
Public speaking skills.
Excellent people and team building skills.
Valid Driver’s license and own vehicle advantageous
If you are interested, please send your CV to [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview
For more about Childline Western Cape, refer to https://www.childlinesa.org.za/about/aim-and-structure/