Childline Western Cape New Job Vacancy [2 Positions]

Childline Western Cape aims to cultivate and grow emotional health in individuals and communities; by preventing and healing emotional trauma and crisis through counselling, training and capacity building, and engaging and mobilising communities.

Job Title: Court Support Workers

Job Location: 

• 1 x Court Support Worker within the Child Witness Project based in Wynberg Court
• 1 x Court Support Worker within the Child Witness Project based in Cape Town Court

Start date: As soon as possible

This is a fixed term contract

Requirements:

• Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work or Honours in Psychology (Counsellor)
• Certified copy of registration with the SACSSP or HPCSA
• A clean record with the Child Protection and Sexual Offences register and a current Police Clearance Certificate
• Language proficiency: English and Afrikaans
• Communication and Written Skills and Administration Skills
• Be knowledgeable of South African legislation regarding children and the Child Protection field
• Work highly effectively as in a team as well as individually
• Compilation of statistics and report writing
• Providing supportive counselling to (sexually abused) children and their families
• Knowledge of the legal system
• Networking with welfare and other agencies
• Referral Services
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Public Speaking Skills
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is beneficial

To apply, submit a detailed CV with contactable references and availability via email to the Project Manager [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 2nd September, 2018