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Child and Youth Care Worker
Center for Domestic Training and Development
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.
- We are seeking a mature and compassionate residential Care Workers (aged 35 years and above) to provide daily care, emotional support, and supervision to residents in our shelter. The position operates on a three-week live-in rotational shift system.
- Supervise and support residents’ daily routines and wellbeing.
- Enforce house rules and provide emotional guidance to residents.
- Report incidents or safeguarding concerns to the Shelter Manager.
- Keep daily records of shelter activities and resident welfare.
- Ensure food storage, preparation and related areas are well-maintained in proper sanitary conditions.
- Overseeing the girls at the shelter and ensuring their adherence to the house’s regulations.
- Ensuring proper maintenance of the shelter amenities, attending to house work related duties and monitor the use of materials and other supplies economically.
- Sleeping at the shelter and ensuring the girls safety and security.
- Offer required assistance to the residents when needed e.g. attending medical clinics, hospitals etc. on request.
- Assisting the in budget preparation through identification of shelter needs and priorities.
- Promote peaceful co-existence among shelter residents and with other staff.
- Enforcing code of conduct of the girls and ensure all reported incidents are dealt with according to the laid down rules and regulations.
- Personally prepare and cook food while on duty as per the daily menu.
- Participate in the development of the kitchen staff duty rota.
- Noting and reporting food items surpluses or shortages.
- Maintaining proper food handling procedures at all times.
- Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety by cleaning all relevant areas.
- Ensuring prompt disposal of all refuse using proper disposal methods.
- Ensuring residents are treated equally, with respect, dignity and without favour
- Ensuring residents receive the required food portions.
- Any other duties assigned from time to time
- Education: Minimum KCSE certificate, a certificate or diploma in social work, community development, hospitality, care giving, or home management is an added advantage
- Experience: At least 3–5 years of experience in a similar residential or care giving role such as a shelter, children’s home, or boarding facility.
- Proven ability in cooking, cleaning, and managing household activities.
- Experience working with vulnerable women, girls, o...