Child and Youth Care Team Leader: Professional Services (REF NO DSD 31/2024 R1)
Salary:
Grade 1: R193 125 – R218 673 per annum (OSD as prescribed) Location:
Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government (Various posts available in Clanwilliam, Bonnytoun, Horizon, Outeniekwa, De Novo, and Roar) Requirements:
Educational Qualification: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)Experience: A minimum of 7 years of appropriate experience in child and youth care work after obtaining the required qualificationLicense: A valid code B driving licenceRecommendation: Registration as an auxiliary or above Child and Youth Care practitioner Competencies:
Knowledge of: Developmental programmes and interventions Clerical/administrative procedures Rules and procedures of the Care Centre Professional norms and standards Professional ethics Skills in: Proven computer literacy Written and verbal communication Conflict resolution Report writing Presentation and facilitation Planning and organising Effective collaboration with social workers and multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery Duties:
Serve as a team leader for child and youth care workers during shifts Oversee: Admission and related activities of residents to the facility Access of residents to medical services Implementation of planned developmental, recreational, and therapeutic programmes Basic life space work Continuous supervision Facilitate handover of shifts Undertake inspections during shifts and report incidents and problems identified Perform administrative work relevant to the job Oversee the completion of daily registers (e.g., log books, medication registers, incident reports) Ensure attendance registers are signed and kept up to date Perform all required clerical functions Render care services to residents Continuous professional development Enquiries:
Ms. B Nicholas, Tel No: (044) 803 7508 Application Process:
Note:
Shortlisted candidates will need to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity (EE) targets of the employing department. For technical support with online applications, contact the helpline at 0861 370 214 (Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00). For further information, please visit the Western Cape Government Jobs Portal .
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