Charlotte Tinnion

Blends Social Work training at the University of Cape Town with practical experience, to offer solid skills in individual case work, group work and programme development in the Child Protection field and the Primary and Tertiary education environment. Thorough knowledge of the Children's Act No. 38 of 2005 obtained through extensive experience working in Child Protection field and child counseling therapeutic space. Passionate about child and youth development and developing programmes that build child and youth resilience and capacity.
I am vibrant and versatile with a compassionate and caring nature. I have a good understanding and respect for diversity, following extensive experience in a diverse range of communities. I believe this has allowed me to develop a good understanding of the challenges facing South African Youth.

Student Wellness Manger Varsity College
November 2021-present
• Tertiary student individual counseling
• Plan, coordinate and execute community stakeholder engagement projects campus activations
• Management of Student body outreach committee
• Data collection and analysis to develop needs-based programs and supportive services
• Management of budget
• Recording statistics and implementing monitoring systems.
• Feedback reports to management
• Management of study committee

Private Social worker
April 2020 to present
• Individual child therapy
• Art and play therapy modalities
Zwaanswyk Academy Primary School
May 2018 to present
• Individual counselling
• Group work and program development; behavior modification with youth, divorce and separation, bereavement and self-esteem/identity formation

Badisa Wynberg
September 2017- April 2018
• Children courts social worker
• Finalization of court matters
• Medication for care and contact agreements
The Cape Flats Development Association - Grassy Park & Lavender Hill
Feb 2017-September 2017
• Child protection services
• Working in the prevention and intervention unit to provide services to young children and youth in need of care and protection in accordance to the Children’s Act 38 of 2005.
• Investigation into the child and youth well-being and making informed decisions on the care of the child.
• Education workshops for children and youth on their rights and various forms of violence affecting them within their community
• Placement of children and youth in

Masters in Social Policy and Management
The impact of COVID-19 on NPO’s in the Western Cape:
Supervised by Prof. Eric Atmore, Centre for Early Childhood Development
University of Cape Town (2019-2022)
Honours in Social Policy and Management
Conditions of ECD workers in Mitchells Plain, Western Cape.
Supervised by Prof. Eric Atmore, Centre for Early Childhood Development
University of Cape Town (2017)
B. Social Science in Social Work (Graduated December 2015)
Psychology major
University of Cape Town (2012-2015)