Overview
Tushinde’s Foster Care Assistant Social Worker will
work alongside the Social Work Manager, Lead Foster Care Social Worker and
Programme Officer in the delivery of Tushinde’s Family Support programme and
associated programmes.
Key Skills include:
Community mobilisation skills: must be willing to
participate in the activities, events and circles for the acquisition of
cultural diversity.
Ability to interpret, apply and blend a wide range of
Social Work practices and child protection principles and Tushinde’s methods to
help children/youth/families achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Proven knowledge of Case Management Standards, the
Children Act 2022 and other relevant international and national care reform
legislation.
Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply a wide
range of social work practices, child protection principles and alternative
family-based care methods in respect to protection and placements of children
at risk and understanding the principles and goals of families in crisis.
Proven knowledge of theories of human behaviours and family systems and proven ability to apply social work theories in assessments, planning, action, measure and monitor to ensure competence and excellence of services provided.
Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Understanding of child protection systems and urban
poverty issues
Good understanding of G-Suite
Key responsibilities:
Provide administrative support so that foster care
projects are completed on time and on budget
Assist in conducting assessment of foster children,
foster families and biological families.
Delivering the Tushinde’s foster care program and
ensuring adherence to the agency’s policies and procedures.
To work with foster families to ensure safety and
well being of the foster children.
Maintain detailed and confidential records of all
interactions with foster children and families.
Prepare and submit regular reports on the status and
progress of foster care cases.
Assist and liaise with schools, healthcare providers,
and other community resources to ensure comprehensive support for foster
children.
Support the foster care social worker and counsellor
in the development and implementation of individualised care plans for foster
children.
Assist in family tracing efforts to locate and
reunite children with their biological families where appropriate and in the
best interest of the child.
Work with community leaders and other stakeholders to
gather information and facilitate family reunification processes.
Apply and ensure the consistent adherence to
Tushinde’s case management approach for the placement of children in foster
care families.
Assist in conducting monthly follow-ups and
monitoring visits as per the Foster Care Operating Procedures
Assist in the collection and analysis of data to
evaluate the effectiveness of the foster care program.
Participate in job performance in accordance with the
Tushinde’s policies and procedures.
comply with Tushinde Children’s Trust financial
procedure and maintain high standards of accountability in the expense of funds
(due- time return of receipts etc.)
perform any other duties requested by the Foster Care
Social Worker, Programmes Officer, Social Work Manager and the Country Director
that are in the best interests of the sponsored child.
The Emergency Foster Care Social Work assistant’s
role requires a dedicated caseworker who is ready to work 24 hours to
efficiently respond to the emergency cases. In addition to the above roles, the
caseworker will also:
Maintain liaison with Tushinde staff, DCS at the
Sub-county offices, relevant personnel of community resources such as chief and
police, foster care key partners, Child Protection Volunteers and all others
concerned with the provision of the Foster Care Program.
Qualifications
Preferred education is a Bachelor of Social Work
degree or related field.
Minimum is a Social Sciences Diploma or related field
with at least three (3) years direct experience in child Protection and Case
Management Process.
Management, coordination and capacity building
experience preferred.
Experience working with a CCI, DCS and other key
government agencies is an added advantage.
Good communication, presentation, training and report
writing skills.
A passion for ensuring that every child can enjoy
their basic rights.
An ability to be flexible and adaptable in a young
and growing organisation.
The foster care social work assistant must possess
the following skills: patience, compassion and active listening skills.
Strong organisational and time management skills, and
ability to prioritise. Must be a self-starter and driven.
Must be able to work in a challenging environment,
i.e. informal settlements.
Must have a valid certificate of good conduct.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their
CV and a tailored covering letter to: jobs@ke.tushinde.org.uk sing:
‘Foster Care Assistant Social Worker’
