Youth Worker – Learner Support (Pretoria North)

SUMMARY:
We''re recruiting a Youth Worker to support learners facing emotional, behavioural, and social challenges. Promote positive development, prevent risk behaviours, and provide guidance in difficult personal and family circumstances

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group emotional support to learners.

• Facilitate anger management and life skills programmes.

• Mentor learners to encourage positive behaviour and self-confidence.

• Support trauma-affected learners and refer to professional services when needed.

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and community organisations.

• Prepare learner progress reports and updates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12; Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or Education preferred.

• Experience working with youth in schools or community settings.

• Knowledge of trauma counselling, anger management, and life skills.

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

• Strong communication, empathy, and patience.

• EE preferred

Personal Attributes:

• Empathetic, ethical, and patient.

• Role model, innovative, solutions-driven.

• Team player, able to work independently.

• Passionate about youth development and well-being.