Children In Care Cook/Cleaner (Ref: CICCC/1)

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOBs

Do you want to make a difference in a child's life?

Are you a committed Christian?

Children In Care are looking for a dedicated House Mother and a Cook/Cleaner who is passionate about providing vulnerable children with a safe, secure and loving home. The successful candidates will be responsible for meeting the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of vulnerable children. There is a possibility for a job share. The House Mother position is a live in post.

The main duties will include:

Modelling good Christian behaviour for the children.

Leading the children in their nightly prayers.

Spending quality time with, and listening to, each child ensuring that their needs are fully met.

Consistently implementing the behavioural policy of the Home and monitoring and recording any inappropriate behaviour. Reporting any inappropriate behaviour to the House Manager.

Taking the children to school.

Helping children with their homework.

Liasing with other staff members and reporting in a timely manner any problems to the Home Manager.

Cooking nutritious balanced meals for the children.

Washing, drying and repairing the children’s clothes and general household linen.

Regularly cleaning the home ensuring that good standards of cleanliness are maintained.

Other duties as requested by the Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Willingness to follow directions, to work independently and as a team player.

Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.

Effective verbal and listening communications.

Staff must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the position.

He/she must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
Honesty, trustworthiness, respect, cultural awareness and sensitivity, flexibility and sound work ethics.

To apply for either post please email your CV, with the names, addresses telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees, together with a letter of application detailing how you meet the criteria of the job description, to childrenincare@ymail.com

Please state clearly which job you are applying for.