House Mother

Job description

Job Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Child Care & Supervision

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.

Household Management

Oversee household cleanliness, organization, and hygiene.
Prepare or supervise meal planning and ensure children receive nutritious meals.
Manage laundry, personal hygiene, and overall upkeep of the home.
Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Emotional & Social Support

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.

Health & Well-being

Ensure children attend school and receive necessary educational support.
Monitor and facilitate medical check-ups, vaccinations, and overall health care.
Administer first aid and respond to emergencies appropriately.
Report any cases of illness, injury, or emotional distress to the appropriate staff.

Communication & Reporting

Report unpleasant behavior in writing using the BOHCV reporting forms.
Communicate with staff, teachers, counsellors, and guardians when necessary.
Attend training sessions as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Grade 12 school certificate or above Certificate with 5 credits
Must be between 35 to 45 years old
Have satisfactorily completed a career certificate or vocational training programme in the provision of childcare
A Police Clearance Certificate
A passion for working with children and youths.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations with patience and wisdom.
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.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and references to ndauza.mtonga@bofheaven.org