House Parent

Organizational Overview: 

World Hope International (WHI) is a global Christian relief and development organization working in hard places to bring opportunity, dignity, and hope. For nearly 30 years, WHI has partnered with communities around the world to provide access to clean water and energy, strengthen health systems, protect vulnerable children and families, and empower sustainable economic development.

Position Summary:

The role of the House Parent will include working in shifts (sometimes days; sometimes nights), to care for child and adult survivors of human trafficking and Gender-Based Violence in the Recovery Centre. The House Parent will work with a team of counselors, social workers, cook and cleaners to provide holistic care. House Parents help children get ready for the day, provide care and direction, supervise for safety, and lead and participate in recreational and educational activities. They will do this with a kind, compassionate, confidential, supportive, and professional approach. The Houseparent serves as a positive role model, mentor, and primary caregiver, fostering the social, emotional, and behavioral development of survivors.

Major Responsibilities:

• Providing nurture and care to children and adults who have suffered abuse. 
• To help survivors of abuse recover by providing a safe and predictable environment. 
• To rotate with other staff to workday or night shifts, providing care and supervision of survivors.
• Manage and address behavioral challenges in a calm, consistent, and therapeutic manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including daily logs, incident reports, and daily reports.
• Liaise closely with the Anti-Trafficking and GBV team of World Hope International.
• Taking notes and a record of activities and the survivors' well-being.

Qualification and Experience

A High school certificate

Relevant experience in caring for children and/or vulnerable adults.

Experience working with a protection agency and knowledge of protection issue is required. 

Must have a willingness to closely follow and help to train on the Child Protection Policy.

The ability to read and write is required

Willingness to learn

WHI CHILD PROTECTION POLICY & STANDARDS

WHI has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation. WHI’s Protection Policy and Prevention from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, Code of Conduct are closely adhered to and enforced. The organization continually examines itself to ensure that everything reasonably possible is done to reduce the risk to sponsored and non-sponsored children and vulnerable adults in WHI projects from any form of abuse or exploitation.

Employees offered a job with WHI are expected to duly sign and follow the Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy & Standards as an appendage to their contract of employment. By signing the Child Protection Policy & Standards and Staff Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both policies and consent to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Any breach will result in disciplinary action, including possible dismissal and referral to law enforcement.

Closing date of Application:

4 September 2026