Assistant House Parent

About
Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at the risk of losing it.

Requirements & Experience
• Five ‘O’ Levels including English Language;
• Certificate in Systemic Counselling/Social Work is a Requirements;
• Diploma in Child Safeguarding, protection and care will be a definite advantage;
• Fluent in English and at least one local language;
• Mature candidates not less than 35 years of age;
• Should have Experience in working with children from various backgrounds and difficult circumstances;
• Be a very good communicator who can effectively communicate with children and young Adults;
• Understanding of residential community life in a caring environment and willing to stay in residence.
• The conditions of service include a clear Requirements to have one's centre of life within the SOS family and to take on a long
• term working commitment of raising at least for one generation of children and youth in an SOS Children’s Village. Due to the long term parenting commitment required, candidates who have young and dependent children of their own may struggle to adjust to in
• residence stay.

Responsibilities & Responsibilities
• Assisting and supporting the House Parent in managing the family house on a day
• to
• day; Supporting House Parent in nurturing and grooming children;
• Assisting House Parent in teaching children household chores and ensuring that the house is maintained in a clean, friendly and healthy environment;
• Giving psychosocial support to the children in the homes;
• Participating in the care and general wellbeing of the children in the home;
• Assisting with children’s homework and extra tuition programmes;
• Assisting in managing household incomes & expenses;
• Engaging the children in extra moral activities to support their growth and development; Support the House Parent in updating and maintaining of Children’s Development Plans and Diaries.
• If selected, the successful applicant is given an employment contract and begins her career as an SOS mother trainee.

To apply. If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above position, please send your detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates. Applications should be submitted electronically indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line. All applications should be submitted not later than 05 September 2025. E
• mail: Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to: Resourcing. SOS@sos
• zimbabwe.orgSOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe is an equal opportunities employer and encourages all eligible applicants to apply without any consideration to sex, cultural consideration, disability or creed.