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Vacancy – Auxiliary or Professional Child and Youth Care Worker

Durban Child and Youth Care Centre, a registered child and youth care centre providing residential care and protection to children aged 2 to 18, invites applications for the position of Auxiliary or Professional Child and Youth Care Worker.

The successful candidate will provide developmental child and youth care services in a therapeutic residential environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

  • Qualification: Auxiliary or Professional Child and Youth Care Worker qualification
  • Registration: Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
  • Clearances: Clearance against the Child Protection Register or a police clearance certificate issued within the past 12 months

Submit your CV and supporting documents by email to info@dch.org.za.

Your application must include copies of your qualification, current SACSSP registration certificate, and Child Protection Register clearance certificate or police clearance certificate.

Closing date for applications: 12 October 2026

Please note:

  • Incomplete applications or applications without the required supporting documents will not be considered.
  • If you have not been contacted within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.