Child Protection Officer - High School - SPARK Schools at SPARK Schools

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

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.