Child Support Assistant

Job Description

Watoto Child Care Ministries is hiring is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Child Support Assistant 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.