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Petronella Napogadi Sikosana

Senior Social Worker
Witbank
Petronella Napogadi Sikosana

Summary

Compassionate senior social worker with extensive knowledge of counselling principles and practices. Adapt at creating individualised treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.

Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills that builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Reality Wellness
Kriel

On-site Counsellor
06.2024 - Current

Job overview


  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute distress, preventing escalation and ensuring their safety.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients when necessary, helping them navigate complex systems or access resources otherwise unavailable to them directly.
  • Collaborated with other onsite support staff to ensure a seamless integration of counseling services within the broader organizational framework.

Foundation for victims of crime (Shelter)
Witbank

Centre Manager
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Managing the center to ensure compliance according to the Department of social development standard
  • Supervising junior social workers and social auxiliary workers
  • To ensure smooth running of all programs conducted at the shelter( court support, restorative justice and sheltering)
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across departments.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions at the center, ensuring transparency in financial reporting for internal stakeholders.

Foundation for victims of crime (Shelter)
Witbank

Social worker
07.2018 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Providing support to victims of crime and violence to enhance well-being
  • To prepare victims of crime and violence for Victim offender dialogues and mediation
  • To conduct restorative justice classes to offenders to educate offenders about the program
  • Conducting Awareness campaigns to educate the community about social ills
  • Doing investigations through home visits for assessment purposes.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.

Funanani community center (ECD and family support)
Mamelodi

Social work student
02.2017 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Providing essential support for children and families in challenging circumstances, with an aim of finding and exploring possible sustainable solutions.

Via Nova school (severe intellectual disabilities)

Social work student
02.2016 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Provided support to children with intellectual disabilities, with an emphasis on emotional, social and academic enhancement.

Education

University of Pretoria
Pretoria

B.A. Social Work from Social Work
01.2014 - 1 2017

University Overview

Allendale Secondary school

Matric
01.2012 - 1 2012

University Overview

Skills

Knowledge of social work principles, legislations and techniques

Phone

Phone

082-325-2017

013-656-0742

Sacsspno

Sacsspno
1046049

License

License
C1

References

References
  • Ms. Thandi Ngwenya, social work supervisor, Department of social development, (082) 775-2313
  • Ms. Olga Maapea, Social Worker/ Shelter monitoring official, Department of social Development, (081) 825 0186

Disclaimer

Disclaimer
I declare that the information given is correct to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

On-site Counsellor
Reality Wellness
06.2024 - Current
Centre Manager
Foundation for victims of crime (Shelter)
08.2023 - Current
Social worker
Foundation for victims of crime (Shelter)
07.2018 - 01.2023
Social work student
Funanani community center (ECD and family support)
02.2017 - 10.2017
Social work student
Via Nova school (severe intellectual disabilities)
02.2016 - 10.2016
University of Pretoria
B.A. Social Work from Social Work
01.2014 - 1 2017
Allendale Secondary school
Matric
01.2012 - 1 2012
Petronella Napogadi SikosanaSenior Social Worker