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TANAKA EDELINE DUMBURA

Summary

I am a compassionate and dedicated individual with natural ability to communicate and build trust, combined with strong problem-solving skills and empathy, well-suited for supporting and guiding clients. Possesses transferable skills such as active listening and conflict resolution, which are essential for Student Social Worker role. Aims to create positive outcomes and meaningful change in NQSW role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Student social worker

Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Working in collaboration with citizens, using personalized and person centred approach to enhance their lives.
  • Connecting citizens to community activities to help them improve their self-esteem and life skills.
  • Maximizing client life chances by contributing to the designing of high-quality care plans.
  • Maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and confidential files in line with reporting standards.
  • Managing assigned caseload documentation in alignment with regulatory requirements and standards. ( 10 Cases in 100 days and managed duty calls of over 10 calls per day)
  • Safeguarding client information with strict adherence to privacy and data security policies.
  • Promoting client well-being through effective case management and advocacy.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and needs.
  • Assessing patient needs through thorough interviews and ensuring most suitable intervention strategies are applied.
  • Conducting face-to-face and over phone assessments to determine best services to address specific clients needs.
  • Assisting clients in crises, ensuring immediate help and support.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups on cases, ensuring ongoing support was provided as necessary.
  • Maximising client independence, providing education and self-management support based on client preferences.
  • Adhering to safeguarding principles to protect service users from risk.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of social work practices through ongoing professional development courses.
  • Built rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, encouraging trust and open communication lines.
  • Developed care plans tailored to individual's needs, promoting personal growth.
  • Liaised with external agencies for effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
  • Managed heavy caseloads whilst maintaining high quality service delivery standards.
  • Advocated for client rights in various settings, strengthening their voice in decision making processes.
  • Conducted home visits for assessing family dynamics and needs.

Student Social Worker

Tiverton Academy
Birmingham, West Midlands
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Adhered to safeguarding principles to protect service users from risk.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Collaborated with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Provided mental health support to service users
  • Used assessment findings to take necessary action for care plan adaptations.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships to offer objective guidance and support.
  • Offered trauma-informed resources and care options for clients undergoing crises.
  • Guided clients through application processes for governmental assistance.
  • Liaised with external agencies for effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
  • Maximised client independence, providing education and self-management support based on client preferences.
  • Conducted home visits for assessing family dynamics and needs.
  • Managed heavy caseloads whilst maintaining high quality service delivery standards.
  • Enhanced wellbeing of children by facilitating group therapy sessions.

Program Coordinator

SCOTT FOUNDATION
Harare, ZIMBABWE
12.2020 - 11.2023

Overseeing projects and programs within the organisation, that is planning and implementing them. Initiated the 15000 school shoes for Zimbabwe and we donated shoes to the children in the remote areas. We have also been donating blankets and food hampers to the less privileged and donated wheelchairs to the disabled.

  • Coordinated team meetings to enhance project understanding.
  • Delivered projects to deadlines and within assigned budgets.
  • Worked closely with disadvantaged communities, promoting social inclusion and equality.
  • Maintained accurate records of all donations received, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Communicated and collaborated with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

RECORDS AND INFORMATION ASSISTANT

HARARE MAGISTRATE COURT-CHIEF MAGISTRATE OFFICE
HARARE, HARARE METROPOLITIAN
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Sending and receiving mail from all magistrate courts in Zimbabwe.
  • Filling stuff files
  • Custodian of all company files including personal files
  • Handled confidential information, maintaining discretion and integrity.
  • Answered phone calls promptly, providing excellent customer service.
  • Maintained digital database, enhancing ease of access to information.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
09.2023 -

Bachelor of Arts - HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
ZIMBABWE
08.2017 - 09/2021

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Empathy
  • Leadership
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Record keeping accuracy
  • Case management proficiency
  • Resilience and stress management
  • Self-Awareness and reflection
  • Professional boundaries maintenance
  • Organization
  • Advocacy
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Teamwork
  • Patient confidentiality adherence

Languages

English
Fluent
Shona
Native

Timeline

Student social worker

Birmingham City Council
11.2024 - 04.2025

Student Social Worker

Tiverton Academy
04.2024 - 07.2024

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Birmingham
09.2023 -

Program Coordinator

SCOTT FOUNDATION
12.2020 - 11.2023

RECORDS AND INFORMATION ASSISTANT

HARARE MAGISTRATE COURT-CHIEF MAGISTRATE OFFICE
07.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2017 - 09/2021

hobbies

  • charity work
  • community service
  • volunteering
  • karate
  • debate and public speaking
  • cooking
  • karate


TANAKA EDELINE DUMBURA