HOUSE MOTHER (1)

Job description

Background

Breath of Heaven Children’s Ministries is a faith-based child care and development organization. We provide residential care, education, skills training, and health services to vulnerable orphaned and abandoned children in Zambia.

Job overview

The House Mother plays a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment for children under her care. She is responsible for their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being, ensuring their daily needs are met while promoting positive values, discipline, and personal development.

Reports To: BOHCV Homelife Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

Provide a loving, stable, and supportive environment for children.
Ensure children follow a structured daily routine, including school, chores and recreational activities.
Monitor and guide children’s behaviour, offering mentorship and discipline in a constructive manner.
Foster a family-like atmosphere, encouraging respect, responsibility, and teamwork.
Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
Serve as a mother figure, offering emotional support and encouragement.
Address children's concerns, fears, or emotional struggles with patience and care in
conjunction with the Children’s Services Coordinator.
Participate in recreational and developmental activities with the children.
Ensure children attend school and receive necessary educational support.
Monitor and facilitate medical check-ups, vaccinations, and overall health care.
Report unpleasant behaviour in writing using the BOHCV reporting forms.
Communicate with staff, teachers, counsellors, and guardians when necessary.
Attend training sessions as required.

Required skills and competencies

Integrity: Demonstrate honest and farness when dealing with children and other co-workers
Team work: Co-operation, supporting others and effectively contributing towards collective organization goal
A passion for working with children and youths.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Conflict resolution: Ability to handle conflict and emotional distressing matters with patience and wisdom.

Roles/ Requirements

Grade 12 school certificate or better
Must be between 35 to 45 years old
Must have minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Child and Youth Care Practice (CYCP)
A Police Clearance Certificate
Basic cooking, housekeeping, and organizational skills.
Must be a Christian
Prior experience in caregiving, social work, education, or a related field is an added advantage.

How to apply

Applications should be addressed to the Country Director. yanila.luhanga@bofheaven.org

Deadline for receiving applications is 23th January, 2026

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit a detailed CV and cover letter. They must also include 2 contactable referees, copy of NRC and academic/ professional qualifications.