The Parent Centre is a registered nonprofit organisation which has been operating successfully in the challenging South African context for the past 30 years. It provides a range of primary preventive services for parents and caregivers seeking the support and help they need before problems in their parent/caregiver-child relationship or child’s behaviour becomes entrenched.
The Parent Centre seeks to appoint a Social Worker, based in Cape Town.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitation of parenting training, workshops and talks
- Individual Counselling of parents and caregivers
- Facilitation of Parent Support Groups
Requirements:
- Registered with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP)
- Minimum of five years’ working experience in the social work field which should include experience in counselling, training and support group facilitation
- Five years’ social work experience and must be fluent in Xhosa and English
- Parenting experience will be an advantage
- Experience of working in Xhosa speaking communities in Cape Town
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- A valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of The Children’s Act will be advantageous
- Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences
- A professional demeanour
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion will secure this position
To apply, submit CV to [email protected] or fax to 021 762 5160
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more about the Parent Centre, refer to www.theparentcentre.org.za