Olturoto Children’s Village House Parent / Care Giver Jobs in Kenya

Olturoto Children’s Village House Parent / Care Giver Jobs in Kenya


Olturoto Children’s Village (OCV) is a registered transitional rescue centre established in Olturoto area, Isinya sub-county, Kajiado County in Kenya with the aim of providing family-based, quality, alternative care to orphaned and vulnerable children.

The ultimate goal of all activities at OCV is to provide a conducive environment in which the children can develop/regain positive self-concept prior to being placed back within families under kin-ship care.

We are seeking to recruit a competent individual of good character and moral standing in the community for the following role.

Position:

  • House Parent / Care Giver (Full Time)

    Salary:

  • 10K – 12K

    Job Purpose:

    To make a difference in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children by providing required care and love. The Houseparent will be required to create a family oriented environment and to provide guidance, emotional and physical support to our children.

    Job Station:

  • This is a live-in position at OCV (applicants must be able to live within the home)

    Requirements:

  • Current certificate of good conduct, food handling certificate and letter of recommendation from the area chief.

    Job Description

  • Day to day care and protection of children within the home
  • Be a source of counsel to the children on all matters
  • Properly follow a holistic functional house timetable (School Days and Holidays)
  • Prepare the children for school every day
  • Managing and maintaining stock (food and non-food items);
  • Provide spiritual training and teach independent life skills to the children
  • Accompany children to church and doctor appointments
  • Strict implementation of house conduct and discipline
  • Assisting children with Homework
  • Preparing meals and meal menus
  • Housekeeping and minor farm work
  • Any other duties as may be assigned

    Qualifications

  • Minimum KCSE D & Above
  • Aged 28 years and above
  • At least two years’ experience working with children.
  • Must be of good character and moral standing within the community and able to pass a criminal background check and physical health exams.
  • The House Parent must be creative, consistent, patient, compassionate, and serious about responsibility.
  • Modelling a Christian life is very important.
  • This is a very challenging live in, full-time position, in a rural setting with one day off a week.
  • Both female and male applicants are encouraged to apply.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and the best candidate will be selected for the job.
  • No canvassing is allowed.

    How to Apply

  • Applicants may drop off their application letters and CVs at our office at the home during working hours i.e. 8.00am to 5.00pm or email their applications to recruitment@olturotochildrensvillage.org by 21st December 2018.
  • Please indicate expected salary in your application letter.

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