Higher Health SA invites applicants to apply for the position of 60 x Campus Care Workers (CCW) at TVET/ CET Colleges.
Closing date: 26 April 2024
This position is campuses based, the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of HIGHER HEALTH programmes within the institution (TVET and CET).
As a Campus Care Worker, you’ll support students (through difficult times), facing challenging situations, assisting them to find solutions to their problems, with the aim of improving their health and wellbeing including their academic performance.
Locations:
TVETs
- X7 Eastern Cape (X2 Nelson Mandela Bay, Chris Hani, Alfred Nzo, X2 Amatole, OR Tambo)
- X4 Free State (Fezile Dabi, Lejweleputswa Thabo Mofutsanyana, Mangaung)
- X6 Limpopo (Waterberg, Mopani Sekhukhune, Vhembe, Waterberg Capricorn)
- X3 Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni Gert,Sibande, Nkangala)
- X2 Northern Cape(Frances Baard, John Taolo Gaetsewe)
- X3 Northwest(Bojanala,Ngaka Modiri Molema, Dr Kenneth Kaunda)
- X4 Westen Cape(Cape Metro, Khayelish/Michells Plain,Tygerberg/NorthernSwartland)
- X6 Gauteng(X2COJ, Ekurhuleni, TshwaneWest Rand, Sedibeng)
- X 7 Kwa-Zulu Natal(X3 eThekwini, Ugu/Harry Gwala, Amajuba, ThukelaKing Cetshwayo/iLembe/Mkhanyakude
Main Functions
- Recruitment and supervision of Peer mentors and Peer educators
- Provide social support services at campuses as well as linkage to Psychosocial support services.
- Coordination and mentorship to learners on the civic and wellness skills programme at Campuses level.
- Stakeholders Management and Sectoral Coordination
- Data Collection & Reporting
- Communication, Advocacy, and Lobbying
- Administration
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work/ social science.
- Any other Master’s in social science or related qualification will be an added advantage
- Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP or Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP).
- Driver’s licence added advantage.
Skills and Knowledge
- Basic Knowledge of case management and report writing.
- Working with Adolescence and Young People (AYPs).
- Experience and knowledge of the Higher Education Sector (Added Advantage)
- Experience in data collection and reporting.
- Stakeholder management at a local and district level.
- Facilitation in Capacity Development and Skills Training
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Package)
- Stakeholder management, engagement, communication, and networking
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply for the position and should submit an application/motivation letter, and CV and attach relevant qualifications to Recruitment@higherhealth.ac.za ; indicate the name of the position “Campus Care Worker (CCW): TVET OR CET and Location” in the subject line.
Closing date: 26 April 2024
Should you not receive response within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
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