Child Support Assistant
Full time @Watoto Ministries posted 6 days ago in SocialWork Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 18923
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Career Level Manager
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Social Work
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Job Summary: Watoto is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and professional Child Support Assistant role is to provide daily care, developmental, behavioural, and emotional support to young adults (male) with special needs at the Watoto Children’s Village.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist young adults with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility
- according to individualised care plans.
- Ensure consistent and safe adherence to daily routines, including morning
- preparations, meals, medication schedules, and rest periods.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing home environment in accordance with Watoto’s holistic care model
- Engage young adults in organised physical activities, cognitive tasks, and social- emotional learning appropriate to their abilities.
- Encourage play-based and skills-focused activities such as music, sports, and crafts to promote growth and talent development.
- Promote independence by supporting guided participation in daily activities and self- care skills.
- Provide emotional reassurance, guidance, and consistent care to foster trust and emotional security.
- Observe, document, and promptly report any behavioural, emotional, or developmental changes
- Respond promptly to emergencies and follow established safety, safeguarding, and incident-reporting procedures.
- Escort young adults to medical appointments, therapy sessions, and community outings as required
- Work collaboratively with other mothers, caregivers, medical personnel, and administrative staff, and participate in case review meetings to support the young adult with special needs’ holistic care.
- Maintain up-to-date individual files, attendance records, activity trackers, and incident reports
- and contribute to the updating of individual development plans.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the role should hold at least a Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development or any related field from a reputable institution.
- A certificate or training in Special Needs Education or Teaching Assistantship is an additional advantage.
- At least two years of minimum working experience in a similar role or with children who have special needs.
- Knowledge of different learning, behavioural, or developmental needs of individuals with special needs.
- Considerable physical and emotional resilience
- Compassionate, patient, empathetic, and an active listener.
- Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
- Reliable, flexible, and team-oriented
Watoto is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all staff are expected to adhere to the safeguarding policy.
- Deadline: 20th April 2026
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