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Nolubabalo Tembani

Nolubabalo Tembani

Social Worker
Plettenberg Bay

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Student Social Worker

Child Welfare Plettenberg
Plettenberg Bay
04.2024 - 09.2025
  • Foster care screenings and investigations, Open and investigate new intakes, conduct home visits and office interview, compile Court reports in accordance with the Children’s Act 38/2005 as amended
  • Developed crisis intervention strategies customized for specific situations faced by at-risk individuals or families requiring immediate assistance.
  • Supported youth development by facilitating group sessions focused on building healthy relationships, self-esteem, and coping skills.
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex systems such as housing programs, healthcare services, or child welfare agencies for improved quality of life.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide recommendations for necessary supports or interventions based on observed dynamics.
  • Established partnerships with local organizations to create a referral network for comprehensive service delivery to clients in need.
  • Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
  • Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.

Social Worker

Masizame Child Development
Plettenberg Bay
04.2025 - Current
  • Manage all DIC Programmes: including Morning and Afternoon Programme for children, where necessary, adjusting and adding to them according to clients defined needs (Care Plans).
  • Individuals: Ensure the effective intake and assessment of children Ensure the effective orientation of the child in adjusting to the new environment (rights and responsibilities, resources available, plan for immediate future formation of IDP's for children). Manage formulation, implementation and review of Care Plan/IDP's for each child , Individual counselling (twice a month per child) , Ensure daily register and stats are kept and communicated
  • Family Work: Regular Home visits with the family of each child, Provide counselling services to child and family Ensure family preservation and strengthening services are effective, recorded & communicated.
  • Group Work: Facilitate group work at the centre where necessary Oversee the planning, executing and reporting upon Parenting programmes, Oversee the planning, executing and report on Adolescent Development Programmes, Be present during Holiday programmes to deal with any new cases, Be involved in the Awareness programmes
  • Referral to other Sectors: Manage timely referral of children to Statutory DCPO (Designated Social Workers), DOH and WCED (School Social Workers) and schools, Liaison with DCPO's Case Managers, Department of Social Development & WCED Schools, Efficient report writing and all necessary administration
  • Community Development Activities: Community Engagements on parental right & responsibilities, Involvement in Public Education Programmes – Anti begging, Child Abuse, GBV, Child Protection – 1x quarter. Involvement in Community Dialogues, School Support of potential Drop-outs – morning individual trauma debriefing at schools Homework assistance Programme – present for possible Individual counselling needs
  • Networking: Link/refer the child / family with other resources, Attend relevant stakeholder meetings (Regional Child Protection and Family Forum, local SDA meetings), Facilitate or attend Network Meetings with local roleplayers, Networking with external social workers and probation officers, DIC Supervision Forum
  • Administrative duties: Complete set of reports and management all children's case files, Create and update electronic (excel) Client Summary Document and share monthly with Manager and Supervisor Weekly Work plan, Preparation for Quarterly Review , Keep aware of incident log book and daily Attendance Registers, Deal with complaints and follow reportable incidents
  • Monitoring and Evaluation of DIC's Services as a whole: Regular and ordered use of M&E Tools to collect data – impact assessment Data analysis , Reporting to Director of knowledge gained and insights

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER

MASIZAME Child Development Center
Plettenberg Bay
04.2019 - 03.2025
  • Prevention and Early Intervention, Out Reaches Services, Adolescent life Skills Program, Parenting Programs, Holiday Program, Awareness Campaigns, Child Protection and Protective Behaviors, intake, assessment, referrals and intervention.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER

CHILD WELFARE, PLETTENBERG BAY, SA
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Assistance to Social Workers in the Investigation of neglected children, Writing Reports and giving feedback on investigations, monitoring foster care children to ensure their successful placement, assisting in obtaining documents for court inquiries, Assisting in Group Work, and Interviewing Clients on the instruction of social worker

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER

CHILD WELFARE, KNYSNA, SA
08.2014 - 01.2018
  • Assistance to Social Workers in Investigation on neglected children, Writing Reports and giving feedback on the investigation, monitoring foster care children to ensure their successful placement, assisting in obtaining documents for court inquiries, Assisting in Group Work, and Interviewing Clients the instruction of social worker
  • - Crèche Coordinator: Assisting in Fundraising
  • - Managing meetings and producing agendas.
  • - Monthly Inspection
  • - Supervising

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER

CHILD WELFARE, KNYSNA, SA
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Coordinator of Nacosa Project
  • Financial Report, Data Base, Supervisory and guidance of the Child and Youth care workers
  • Assisting the Community with Community dialogue, and Assisting the community with circles of Support and assisting the social with eye on the child within the community.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - HIV/AIDS AND COUNSELLING

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
06.2019 - 10.2024

High School Level - Matric

N. Motman Combine School
Queestown
12.2001

Skills

Excellent communication skills, Ability to pay attention to details, working effectively with high level of responsibility, Capacity to handle conflict situations and maintain high standard of confidentiality, teamwork, Client service, and Resilience

Evaluation skills and the ability to interpret and explain complex information clearly, Analytical skills

Leadership and management skills

Microsoft office

Problem-solving

Team management

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Certification

STATUTORY Report Writing Course 17-18 May 2017

References

Mrs., Talmaggie, Senior Social Work, 072 926 1861, Child Welfare Knysna SA, Knysna, SA

Section name

  • COMPUTER CERTIFICATE SIMUNYE TRAINING CENTRE Status: Completed
  • SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER HUGUENOT COLLEGE Status: Completed

Timeline

Social Worker

Masizame Child Development
04.2025 - Current

Student Social Worker

Child Welfare Plettenberg
04.2024 - 09.2025

Bachelor of Social Work - HIV/AIDS AND COUNSELLING

University of South Africa
06.2019 - 10.2024

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER

MASIZAME Child Development Center
04.2019 - 03.2025

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER

CHILD WELFARE, PLETTENBERG BAY, SA
02.2018 - 04.2019

SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER

CHILD WELFARE, KNYSNA, SA
08.2014 - 01.2018

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER

CHILD WELFARE, KNYSNA, SA
01.2014 - 01.2016

High School Level - Matric

N. Motman Combine School

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