Are you looking for vacancies in the Department of Social Government, Western Cape? We have great news for you, especially if you are looking for government jobs with no experience required. Currently, the department is looking for 7 Child and Youth Care Worker to be stationed in various locations.
Curious about this vacancy? Please keep reading, we have all the information for you!
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Programme Description
Position: Child and Youth Care Worker: Professional Servies
Recruiter: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
Location: Various locations, with a total of 7 positions available
Reference Number: DSD 181/2021
Salary:
- Grade 1: R143 073 – R159 603 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
- Grade 2: R169 332 – R190 575 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Type: Permanent
Duties
Duties of the Child and Youth Care Worker in Department of Social Development includes receiving children and youth to the care facility after admission.
Here are the complete list of your duties:
- Engaging with the Child/Youth
- Designing a Plan of Action based on assessments
- Implementing Developmental and Recreational Programs
- Monitoring and evaluating the developmental and recreational programs
- Providing referral to professional services such as appointment register, observation book, and occurrence book
- Ecourage the participation of learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services
- Continuous Professional Development
- Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required.
Eligibility and Requirements
Interested to apply for this Department of Social Development vacancy for Child and Youth Care Worker? You can find the requirements needed for this position below!
First is the education and experience, you will need:
- A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
For Grade 1 of the position, there is no experience required.
However, Grade 2 requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in Child and Youth Care Work after obtaining the relevant qualification.
It is recommended that you have a relevant qualification that let you sign up with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a registered Child and Youth
Care Worker.
Finally, here are some of the competencies required for this Child and Youth Care Worker vacancy!
You must have knowledge regarding:
- Developmental programmes
- Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures
- Rules and procedures of the Care Centre
Next, these skills are essential for the Department of Social Development vacancy:
- Organizational skill
- Ability to handle conflict through intervention and resolution
- Problem-solving skills
- Professional customer service skills
- Communication (written and verbal) skills
- Computer literacy
- Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law
Application
Do you have all the right qualifications for this Child and Youth Care vacancy? Do not hesitate, it is time to apply!
The Western Cape Government only accepts online application for this vacancy, so you must visit their official website at Western Cape Jobs or Western Cape e-Recruit.
Please fill all the information fully and accurately, because this will be the employer’s consideration for your application. You need to upload your documents as well, this includes:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of Qualifications
- Copies of Identification Documents
If you are shortlisted, you will need to submit your copies of documentation to be verified by the HR department. Afterwards, you need to attend an interview on a predetermined date, as arranged by the Department of Social Development.
Enquiries/Contact
If you have any questions or need information regarding the Western Cape Gov vacancy of Child and Youth Care worker, you can deliver your enquiries through phone to:
Mr EJ Buys
Tel No: (021) 986 9101
However, if you need technical assistance with the online application process, you should contact the technical support department helpline at:
0861 370 214
Note: Technical Support is only available on Monday to Friday at 8:00 to 16:00.
Closing Date
Finally, the closing date of this Child and Youth Care Worker from the Western Cape Gov vacancies is January 31, 2022. Please make sure that your application is completed before the closing date, since late applications will not be considered.
