Delight Rufaro Zinyau
Leeds,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate social worker with a strong passion for making a positive impact on individuals’ lives. Experienced in providing support and assistance to diverse populations, including high schools, primary schools and the elderly. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing intervention plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Seeking opportunities to further develop my skills and contribute to the well-being of individuals in need.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Volunteer counsellor
YouthVibeAfriKaConneKt
Harare , Zimbabwe
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Participated in outreach activities promoting importance of mental health within the community in Harare particularly high density areas.
- Upheld ethical standards ensuring credibility and integrity at all times during community work, group and individual counselling.
- Encouraged self-care habits and copying mechanisms contributing to a wholistic wellbeing.
- Strengthened rapport with diverse clientele using culturally sensitive counselling approach.
- Connected youth to available local resources.
Part time Student Support Group Facilitator
SHAWCO Cape, Town
Cape Town , South Africa
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Raise awareness against community violence in high risk areas.
- Taught and explored ways in which to report perpetrators and victim of community violence.
- Provided leadership and team building activities for students. Also provided individual counselling for students affected by community violence.
Peer Counsellor
Faculty of Health Science University of Cape Town
Cape Town , South Africa
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Mentally supported students at the Faculty of Health Sciences through community work projects, group work, and casework.
- Facilitated a Loss and Bereavement support group for the students.
- Managed confidential client records, ensuring privacy and security within the faculty
- Conducted psycho-social assessments to identify client needs.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to secure resources and support services.
- Led workshops on stress management, improving workplace wellness programmes.
- Applied person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness approaches, adapting techniques to individual preferences.
Intern Student Social worker
Sunlands Primary School
Cape Town , South Africa
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted with the implementation of a school based mental health program- screened and referred students to appropriate services and agencies.
- Maintained records and documentation of case activities.
- Collaborated with school psychologist, social worker and occupational therapist in ensuring a wholistic approach in the well being of students.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) - Social Science
University of Cape Town
South Africa 03/2021 - 11/2024
Master in Social and Public Policy - Social Science
University of Leeds
Leeds 09/2025 -
Skills
- Computer literacy ( Microsoft word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Presentation skills based of community projects during fieldwork practice in different communities and stakeholders
- Organizational skills ability to develop, interpret and implement different programs
- Counselling and therapeutic techniques Needs assessment and intervention planning Strong interpersonal and communication skills Cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness Group
facilitation and workshop development
Certification
- Bachelor of Social Work (Hons)
- SACSSP Social Work Registration
- Dean's Merit List 2023 and 2024
Languages
English
Advanced
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Reading Self Help Books
References
Dr Emma Campbell (emmacampbell@uct.ac.za)
Dr Memory Munodawafa (memory.munodadawafa@uct.ac.za)
Nonkosi Malala (nonkosi.malala@uct.ac.za )
Xoli Samsam (+27848800008 – samsamxoli@gmail.com )
Timeline
Volunteer counsellor
YouthVibeAfriKaConneKt
03.2025 - 08.2025
Part time Student Support Group Facilitator
SHAWCO Cape, Town
02.2024 - 11.2024
Peer Counsellor
Faculty of Health Science University of Cape Town
02.2024 - 10.2024
Intern Student Social worker
Sunlands Primary School
07.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) - Social Science
University of Cape Town
03/2021 - 11/2024
Master in Social and Public Policy - Social Science
University of Leeds
09/2025 -