Responsibilities generally include:
- Policy Development and Framework
- Programme Development & Planning
- Social Worker Support & Case Management
- Behaviour Management & Restorative Practices
- Character Quotient (CQ) Framework Development & Implementation
- Programme Development & Continuous Improvement
- Innovation, Knowledge Management & Capacity Building
Please note this role is on an initial 24-month contract (2 years)
Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:
- B.Ed and NQF Level 8 (post-graduate diploma or honours) qualification in Social Work, Social Science and/or related field.
- Languages: speak, read, write and understand English. Speak and understand a minimum of four (4) South African languages.
- Certification through the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
- SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications.
Experience
- 3 – 5 years working with child protection-related issues (preferably within a school setting).
- 5+ years of experience working with vulnerable children.
- Demonstrated training materials development experience.
- Experience in advocacy for children’s rights and protection will be advantageous.
Competencies
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of South African child protection-related legislation, principles and practices and their implementation.
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity.
- Strong report writing skills and the ability to maintain confidential records of reported cases and actions taken.
- Confidence and good judgement in managing situations related to the poor conduct/behaviour of others towards children.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
- Driven to achieve impactful results.
- Affinity with children and young people.
- Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team-spirited and fast-growing Social Impact Disruptor.
- Ability, desire and passion to deliver high-quality transformational education at affordable fees.
Qualities:
- Grit: Persistence through challenges.
- Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
- Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
