The Parent Centre Current Job Opportunity – Apply Now!

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 become entrenched.

Job Title: Social Worker
Job Location: 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

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 10 April, 2019