Job Vacancy at World Hope International – House Parent (Sierra Leone)
JOB SUMMARY
The role of the House Parent will include working in shifts (sometimes days; sometimes nights), to care for child and adult survivors of human trafficking and Gender-Based Violence in a residential shelter. The House Parent will work with a team of counselors, social workers, cooks, and cleaners to provide holistic care. House Parents help children get ready for the day, provide care and direction, supervise for safety, and lead and participate in recreational and educational activities. They will do this with a kind, compassionate, confidential, supportive, and professional approach.
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Providing nurture and care to children and adults who have suffered hardship – To help survivors of abuse recover, by providing a safe and predictable environment – To rotate with other staff to work day or night shifts, providing care and supervision of survivors
– Liaising closely with the Anti-Trafficking and GBV team of World Hope International – Taking notes and records of activities and survivor’s well-being
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Education
Relevant experience in caring for children and/or vulnerable adults
2. Job-related experience and knowledge
Experience working with a protection agency is a plus.
Knowledge of protection issues is required.
Must have a willingness to closely follow and help to train on Child Protection Policy. The ability to read and write is required
Willingness to learn
3. Time required in job to reach effective performance
Probation period – Three months
COMPETENCIES
Essential Character: Compassion Confidence Dedication Personal integrity Proactivity Result orientation Thoroughness Effective communication Understanding Non-judgmental Essential Skills: Information Handling Managing own time Planning and Organising Solving and Decision- making Preferred competencies: Conceptual Thinking Independent Thinking Flexibility
WHI CHILD PROTECTION POLICY & STANDARDS
WHI has zero-tolerance for abuse and exploitation. WHI’s Protection Policy and Prevention from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct are closely adhered to and enforced. The organization continually examines itself to ensure that everything reasonably possible is done to reduce the risk to sponsored and non-sponsored children and vulnerable adults in WHI projects from any form of abuse or exploitation. Employees offered a job with WHI are expected to duly sign and follow the Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy & Standards as an appendage to their contract of employment. By signing the Child Protection Policy & Standards and Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both policies and consent to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents. Any breach will result in disciplinary action including possible dismissal and referral to law enforcement.
Suitably, qualified, and skilled candidates are advised to send in their letter of application with updated CVs, current telephone number(s), and copies of certificates to:
The Support Services Manager
World Hope International Sierra Leone
Country Office: 49 Johnson Street Aberdeen, Freetown Sierra Leone Or
Regional Office: 79 Teko Road, Makeni
Or
Send an email to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 21st February 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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