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Child Support Assistant

Full time @Watoto Ministries posted 2 days ago in SocialWork Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 22225
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Social Work
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Child Support Assistant

ORGANISATION

Watoto Child Care Ministries

DEPARTMENT

Homes

DUTY STATION

Suubi Children’s Village

CONTRACT TYPE

Full-time Contract

REPORTS TO

Homes Team Leader

ABOUT WATOTO

Watoto is a Christian childcare ministry committed to celebrating Christ and caring for vulnerable children and women in Uganda and South Sudan. Through childcare, education, discipleship, community development, and humanitarian initiatives, Watoto seeks to raise godly transformational leaders and restore hope to vulnerable communities.

Watoto leverages technology and integrated ICT systems to support efficient operations, service delivery, communication, and ministry growth across all locations.

JOB PURPOSE

Provide physical care and emotional support for high-dependence special needs young adults (males) in the Watoto Children’s Villages.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
  • Contribute towards the young adults’ overall well-being and growth that promote independence and consistency.
  • Ensure that the young adults follow their daily schedules and accomplish daily activities.
  • Engage young adults in structured physical exercises, cognitive activities, and social-emotional learning tailored to their abilities.
  • Facilitate play-based and skills-based activities to support growth in line with Watoto’s emphasis on talent development.
  • Foster holistic development for the young adults in care.
  • Collaborate with social care and healthcare professionals.
  • Conduct periodic assessments and reports on young adults’ activities and behaviour.
  • Maintain up-to-date individual files, attendance logs, activity trackers, and incident reports.
  • Participate in case review meetings and contribute to updates of individual development plans.
  • Work collaboratively with other mothers, caregivers, the medical team, and administrative staff.
  • Refer young adults to medical or other partners for case management as need arises.
  • Participate in ongoing training in development, special needs care, safeguarding, and first aid.
  • Respond to crisis situations with immediate support and intervention.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of a Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development, or any related relevant field from a reputable institution.
  • At least two years of working experience in a similar role or with special needs children.
  • Demonstrated understanding of working with special needs young adults.
  • Ability to practice resilience and self-care.
  • Ability to show empathy and listen actively.
  • Physical and emotional endurance.
  • Ability to make informed and effective decisions.
  • Effective communication skills.
WORKING AT WATOTO MINISTRIES
  • Watoto is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
  • All staff are expected to adhere to the safeguarding policy.
HOW TO APPLY

Suitably qualified and interested candidates should:

  1. Visit the Watoto website and navigate to Join the Team.
  2. Select Click Here to View the Job Details.
  3. Click the Apply Here button.
  4. Complete and submit the application form.

After completing the online application, email the following documents to careers@watotochurch.com:

  • CV
  • Academic documents
  • Church recommendation letter

Subject Line: Job Title – First Name, Last Name

APPLICATION DEADLINE

21st June 2026

NOTE
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
  • Watoto is committed to equal employment opportunities.

 

 

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