Bongiwe Gambu
Social Worker
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting vulnerable children and families. Proven ability to implement relevant legislation, such as the Children's Act 38 of 2005, and manage early childhood development programs. Skilled in communication, coordination, planning, and report writing, with excellent computer literacy and teamwork capabilities. Committed to providing high-quality services that promote social well-being, prevent distress, and empower individuals and communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Wellness Counsellor
Syked
Johannesburg
04.2023 - Current
- Collect, organize and critically evaluate information in screening a client to determine needs, intervene and or recommend appropriate interventions.
- Basic psychological screening and assessment of clients virtually or face to face.
- Provide psychological debriefing to clients.
- Facilitate clients on the Syked client onboarding process.
- Referring of clients for further psycho-social intervention.
- Referring of clients for further therapeutic interventions or appropriate professionals/ other appropriate resources according to the guidelines of good practice in line with scope of practice.
- Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Client allocation.
- Provide psychological and preventative interventions that focus on support and promote the enhancement of well-being.
- General administrative requirements as per organization mandate.
- Facilitation of group interventions- virtual and in-person.
- Compiling of reports/ Statistics on client interventions.
Social Worker – VEP Volunteer
Nicro
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Administrative assistance and support.
- Casework, Groupwork, and Community work assistance and support.
- Combat gender-based violence through awareness and campaigns.
- Implementing Dsd approved performance indicators.
- Intervention on the fighting of men and women (GBV).
- Co-facilitate adult aftercare programs.
- Compile process notes and reports.
Social Worker grade 1
Department of Social development
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Perform Social work services in line with all relevant legislation policies and standard operating procedures.
- Provide needs-based Social Work services to service users, their families and the community.
- Provide prevention, early intervention, treatment and reintegration, aftercare services and termination to individuals, families and communities affected by substance abuse.
- Conduct individual assessments.
- Involved in substance abuse awareness and campaigns.
- Management of performance information.
- Networking and liaison with relevant stakeholders.
- Assisting with the facilitation of assessment centre processes.
Social Worker Grade 1
Department of Social development
Johannesburg
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Responding to all crisis cases within 24 hours.
- Providing counseling and Psychotherapeutic interventions to individuals and families while monitoring progress to determine efficiency.
- Community work, helping with social issues and community wellness programs.
- Compile custody/background reports with time frame required.
- Conduct Social work research programs.
- Compile and submit monthly statistics to the supervisor.
- Refer clients appropriately to other service providers departments.
- Compile reports and use them as evidence in the court of law.
- Render expert evidence in court.
Education
Bachelor of Social work - Humanities
University of South Africa
06.2014 - 04.2019
National Senior Certificate -
Kwadedangendlale High School
Johannesburg, Soweto 01.2009 - 12.2013
Skills
- Active listening
- Counselling
- Good communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Accountability
- Planning and organizing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Service orientation
- Honesty and integrity
- Coordination
- Computer literacy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Legislative knowledge
Timeline
Wellness Counsellor
Syked
04.2023 - Current
Social Worker – VEP Volunteer
Nicro
01.2023 - 03.2023
Social Worker grade 1
Department of Social development
12.2021 - 03.2022
Social Worker Grade 1
Department of Social development
12.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Social work - Humanities
University of South Africa
06.2014 - 04.2019
National Senior Certificate -
Kwadedangendlale High School
01.2009 - 12.2013
Similar Profiles
Thanduxolo MhlangaThanduxolo Mhlanga
Packer at &BAMPacker at &BAM
Primrose RadebePrimrose Radebe
Commercial Excellence Specialist at Roche DiagnosticsCommercial Excellence Specialist at Roche Diagnostics
Jean MutyavavireJean Mutyavavire
Real Estate Agent at Remax RealtyReal Estate Agent at Remax Realty
Kendra EdwardsKendra Edwards
Underwriting and New Business Consultant at Lombard Insurance CompanyUnderwriting and New Business Consultant at Lombard Insurance Company
VINIT SHARMAVINIT SHARMA
WELLNESS COUNSELLOR at D.E.C.C.O. (N.G.O.)WELLNESS COUNSELLOR at D.E.C.C.O. (N.G.O.)