Lead Mother

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

Jerome Fleischer Home is a compassionate and nurturing environment dedicated to providing love, care, and support to children in need. We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Lead Mother to join our team and help us create a safe and loving space for our children.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide daily care, supervision, and emotional support to the children.

Ensure a clean, organized, and safe living environment.

Plan and prepare meals according to the nutritional needs of the children.

Oversee the general well-being of children, including health, education, and recreation.

Serve as a mentor and role model for children by fostering discipline, good manners, and life

•Qualifications and Skills Required:

Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Community Development, or a related field. 

Prior experience working with children, particularly in a residential care, caregiving, educational, or social work setting. 

Sound knowledge of child development, positive behaviour management, and trauma-informed care. 

Demonstrated understanding of child safeguarding and protection principles, including the prevention, identification, and reporting of child abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other safeguarding concerns. 

Commitment to upholding child safeguarding standards and adhering to the organization’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct at all times. 

Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. 

Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and respond to emergencies calmly and professionally. 

A nurturing, compassionate, and emotionally mature personality with a genuine commitment to the well-being and best interests of children. 

Certification in First Aid is an added advantage. 

Must be willing to undergo reference checks, background screening, and a police clearance as part of the safeguarding recruitment process. 

Safeguarding Commitment

Jerome Fleischer Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We maintain zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse, neglect, exploitation, harassment, and safeguarding misconduct. All successful applicants will be required to comply with the organization’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct, complete safeguarding screening, provide satisfactory references, and undergo a police clearance and any other background checks deemed necessary. Any breach of our safeguarding standards may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal and referral to the appropriate authorities.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a meaningful mission to improve children’s lives.

Work in a supportive and family-like environment.

Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• If you are compassionate, reliable, and meet the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter and qualifications to jeromefleischerschool@gmail.com by 17th July, 2026.

• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.