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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.