Child and Youth Care Worker: Professional Services Ref No. DSD 66/2026
Western Cape Social Development · Western Cape
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- A Grade 12 qualification Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Valid Code B or higher driving license.
- NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Key Performance Areas
- Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission; This would include the following actions: Engagement; Assessment / Plan of Action; Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs;
- Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs; Referral of professional services e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book;
- Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services; Continuous Professional Development; Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required.
Competencies
- Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes; Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures; Rules and procedures of the care centre; Planning and organising skills;
- Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Problem solving skills; Planning and organising skills; Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients; Communication written and verbal skills;
- Proven computer literacy; Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law.