Social Worker

Principle Duties

• Being the flag bearer of an efficient, effective, thorough and friendly continued care programs 
• Recruitment of children that qualify to be supported under our programs by reviews of applications presented and make recommendations
• Liaise with government officials and community leaders to identify children in need of the interventions we offer. 
• Be the counsellor and encourager to the children in areas such as academics, career choices and discipline.
• Implementation of support programs and interventions
• Identification of suitable institutions of learning and guardians to partner with in the care of children identified to be supported under the programme
• Continuous Exam analysis and submit report with recommendations.
• Networking with other homes / organizations in matters related to support of children under home based settings and boarding schools. 
• Ensure CPIMS data is always updated.
• Advise the management on compliance with the Children’s act and other relevant laws. 
• Advise management on best practice with regard to child care and protection. 

Qualifications

•  Diploma in Social Work.
•  2-3 years of Relevant experience in Social Work especially with vulnerable children.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft office packages Word and Excel.
• Advanced and well-developed inter-personal skills.
• Good team player, flexible and capable of working with variety of individuals from all walks of life.
• Practical, pragmatic person able to exercise initiative and sound judgement, who will work at every level to get the job done
• Familiarity with Care Reforms and CPIMS 
• A solution orientated person.
• Attention to detail particularly relating to facts.
• Experience of developing, monitoring and reporting against agreed program plans.

Application Deadline

• 26/11/2024