Tanyaradzwa Dombojena
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with expertise in statutory child protection and early-help interventions for children and families with complex needs. Proficient in holistic assessments, safety planning, and trauma-informed practice. Experienced in multi-agency collaboration and preparing detailed reports for case conferences and court, focused on enhancing children's safety and long-term wellbeing.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker (Housing)
Changing Lives
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
10.2025 - Current
Newly Qualified Social Worker
Matrix Disciplinary and Training Centre
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed complex cases involving children and families affected by substance misuse, mental health issues, and family breakdown.
- Completed psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and intervention plans for children and young people.
- Collaborated with police, probation, schools, and community organisations to implement safeguarding measures for vulnerable children.
- Delivered structured one‑to‑one sessions, group work, and family‑focused interventions.
- Prepared professional reports for court and case conferences, ensuring comprehensive documentation for statutory reviews.
- Prepared detailed reports and case notes, ensuring accurate documentation of client interactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate mental health services for clients.
- Liaised with schools to address behavioural issues, facilitating access to educational resources and support for children.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to review cases and share insights on client care.
- Raised awareness of key issues involved in working with people from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Zimbabwe
Harare01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Zimbabwe
Harare01-2021
Skills
Case management and case planning
- Risk and needs assessments
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Safeguarding adults and children
- Mental health and substance misuse
- Trauma informed practice
- Multi-agency working
- Advocacy and Person-centred support
- Court reports and documentation
- Record keeping and confidentiality
- Emotional resilience
- Empathetic communication
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- Trauma Informed Care
- Safeguarding Adults lv1&2
- Safeguarding Children Lv 1&2
- Social Work England -Registered Social Worker
Registration Number: (SW164313)
Timeline
Support Worker (Housing)
Changing Lives
10.2025 - Current
Newly Qualified Social Worker
Matrix Disciplinary and Training Centre
02.2025 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Zimbabwe