Louisa Nomatye-Kasinda

• Supervised orientation for newly appointed social workers on organisational policies and child protection guidelines, facilitating their integration into the team.
• Coordinated recruitment processes, successfully attracting qualified candidates through targeted advertising and efficient shortlisting.
• Managed budgets for 10 social work facilities, ensuring financial resources were allocated effectively to support services.

..Worked actively in Child Protection cases based on the Children's Act, Act 38 of 2005 as amended at the Children's Home, as a Child Protection Social Worker Manager/Fin Admin.

• Managed residential programmes and financial operations of the Children's Home, including funding applications, budget control, salary structuring, recruitment, disciplinary processes, and external stakeholder representation.
• Conducted consultations on safety and risk assessments for children.
• Developed individual developmental plans for children based on specific needs.
• Supervise and monitor schoolwork and activities for those not of school age.
• Identification of child abuse, neglect and exploitation of children.
• Submission of Children's Court Progress Reports.
• Facilitated play therapy sessions for neglected and orphaned children to support emotional healing.
• Conducting Case work - one on one consultation sessions with neglected, abused and orphaned children.
• Led group work sessions for neglected and orphaned children to enhance social skills.
• Managed referrals for children to appropriate stakeholders, including psychologists and support services.
• Development of individual development plans and execution care plans to improve outcomes for children in alternative care.
• Conducted home visits to facilitate family reunification and provide supportive services for families.
• Referring of children for specialised and relevant services such as counselling, therapeutic sessions, educational assessments, psychological assessments and medical examination.
• Screening and training of prospective foster parents.
• Rendering early intervention and family preservation services to prevent and protect children from maltreatment and deprivation.
• Attending appointments with the Department of Home Affairs regarding children's birth registrations and ensuring that the children have the necessary documentation and are in full receipt of their government funding.
• Provided crisis intervention services to support children in achieving positive outcomes.
• Facilitated provision of family reunification services and prepared termination of services reports.

• Provided support through assessments to identify care needs for physical, psychological, and emotional requirements.
• Provided counselling to elderly individuals, helping them navigate emotional challenges and adapt to new environments.
• Assisted elderly residents with activities of daily living upon admission to care facility, facilitating smoother transitions.
• Documented detailed case notes and reports to ensure accurate tracking of resident progress and care plans.
• Facilitated referrals for individuals with special needs identified during evaluations.

• Collected approximately 3 million in debts, improving cash flow for the department.
• Monitored and managed accounts receivable.
• Conducted debt collection via calls and emails to schools and colleges, enhancing recovery rates.
• Followed up with clients on payment arrangements.
• Resolved payment discrepancies and queries.
• Generated invoices and credit notes for clients to ensure accurate billing.
• Oversaw financial records for department.
• Provided detailed monthly financial reports to manager, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Reconciled bank statements regularly.
• Allocated payments and processed cheque banking.
• Prepared journals and cleared suspense accounts.
• Assisted creditors clerk with invoice verification against purchase orders.
• Supported balance sheet reconciliation efforts.
• Assisted in reconciling supplier statements as part of the accreditation process to ensure compliance.
• Supported team with administrative tasks.