CLAUDIA ARENDSE
Kuilsriver
Summary
Results-driven social worker skilled in crisis management and advocacy for children's welfare. Successfully collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create impactful care plans that address the unique needs of children in crisis. Maintains meticulous records to ensure accountability and transparency in service delivery.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Durbanville Children's Home
Cape Town
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Advocated for children's rights and welfare within community resources.
- Conducted assessments to identify needs and strengths of children in care.
- Coordinated with external agencies for educational and health services access.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and service plans.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
Social Worker
ACVV Cape Town
11.2022 - Current
- Early invention, Monitoring, Risk Management, Children's Act information, Statutory Social Work, and social work student supervisor.
- Provided counseling support to children and families in crisis situations.
- Advocated for children's rights and welfare within community resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify needs and strengths of children in care.
Social Worker
BADISA Kuilsriver
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided counseling support to children and families in crisis situations.
- Conducted assessments to identify needs and strengths of children in care.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and service plans.
- Intake and early intervention, Risk management, foster care placements and applications, Group work and Investigations.
Social Worker
Child Welfare Helderberg
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted assessments to identify needs and strengths of children in care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills and emotional well-being.
- Educated families about available resources and support systems in the community.
- Intake and early intervention, Risk management, foster care placements and applications, Group work and Investigations.
Administrator
Goodhope Christian Centre
Bellville
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed daily office operations and maintained efficient administrative processes.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for church leadership meetings.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
Social Work Intern
Department of Social Development
Wynberg
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Administration, Counselling, switchboard, and social work assistant.
Social Work Intern and Student
Bellville Technical High School
Bellville
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Administration, and school student counselling.
Social Work Intern and Social work assistant
BADISA
Wynberg
06.2014 - 06.2014
- Provided administrative support in social work settings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
Cape Town, SA04-2018
Skills
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Child welfare advocacy
- Policy advocacy
- Childhood trauma expertise
- Trauma recovery
- Mediation certified
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
Ethnicity
Coloured
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9408080068089
- Dependents: 3
- Date of Birth: 08/08/94
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: CODE B
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Languages
English
Native
Native
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
- Madelene Junies, Social work Supervisor DSD Wynberg, 021 763 6243
- Ps Dane Cupido, Pastor at Good Hope Christian Centre, 021 949 5904
- Paula Rossouw, Social working supervisor at Child welfare Helderberg, 021 852 3126
- Farzana Rahiman, Social working supervisor at BADISA Kuilsriver, 084 736 0451
- Tamara-Lee Smith, Social working supervisor & Region Manager at ACVV Cape Town, 0729079816
- Rachelle Michelin, Social work Manager at Durbanville Children's Home, 083 885 5706
Timeline
Social Worker
Durbanville Children's Home
06.2024 - Current
Social Worker
ACVV Cape Town
11.2022 - Current
Social Worker
BADISA Kuilsriver
08.2019 - 06.2022
Social Worker
Child Welfare Helderberg
09.2018 - 07.2019
Administrator
Goodhope Christian Centre
02.2018 - 08.2018
Social Work Intern
Department of Social Development
03.2017 - 11.2017
Social Work Intern and Student
Bellville Technical High School
03.2016 - 11.2016
Social Work Intern and Social work assistant
BADISA
06.2014 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE