Social Worker, Child Development​/Support

Hope and Light Community Welfare NPC is a registered non-profit organization with PBO status based in Somerset West, focused on breaking the cycle of poverty and abuse among vulnerable children. The organization believes every child deserves a safe, healthy environment and access to quality education, regardless of background. Its mission is to empower children to build self-sufficient lives, free from crime and prejudice.

Hope and Light supports around 400 children daily through an Early Childhood Development Centre, a Children’s Village, and a combined Primary and High School. Team members work within a caring, community-centered environment where child protection and holistic development are central priorities.

This is a full-time, on-site Social Worker role based in Sir Lowry's Pass Village. The Social Worker will provide support to children between the ages of 5 and 14, including assessments, individual and group interventions, and referrals to appropriate services. Daily tasks include developing and implementing care plans, maintaining accurate case records, and collaborating with educators, caregivers, and external stakeholders to promote children’s safety and wellbeing.

The role involves advocacy for children’s rights, facilitating life skills and support programs, and contributing to community outreach initiatives. The Social Worker will also participate in multidisciplinary meetings, support organizational policies and safeguarding practices, and assist with reporting requirements to funders and regulatory bodies.

• Professional social work skills, including assessment, case management, and group facilitation, with a child- and family-centered approach.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to engage children, families, and community partners respectfully and constructively.
• Organizational and administrative skills, including accurate record-keeping, report writing, planning, and time management in a busy community-based environment.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation, community development principles, and trauma-informed practice, within the South African context.
• Relevant social work qualification and professional registration with the appropriate statutory body (e.g., SACSSP or equivalent), and eligibility to practice in South Africa.
• Experience working in child and youth care settings, schools, or community welfare organizations is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and maintain high ethical and professional standards.
• Comfort with basic computer use for documentation, email communication, and case management systems
• Requirement: fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• preferably drivers licence and own transport