Zande-Leigh Plaatjies

I have graduated last year as a social worker ,meaning I do not have any work experience as yet. However, my experience that I have gained from my four years of studies have really helped me improved both personal and professionally. My exposure to case and group work has been enough to be able to know what is expected from me and to be able towork on my own. I am also not not shying away from the fact that I still have a lot of learning and growth to gain. The above mentioned phases has been practiced throughout my four years. However, because of covid-19, I was only able to practice community work in my last year of studies.

I try to keep abreast by watching news and the Social media trends and hashtags. As social media has become the platform were recent news updates are being made. If I am still unclear of any latest developments, I tend to also communicate with my Peers of last year. Two of them are already situated in their permanent social work position. So it becomes easy for me to stay informed, as they always update me from time to time. And lastly by reading any social development related news so that I can stay informed and on top of any changes within the development of Social Work Services and relating matters.

As mentioned earlier, I have professional experiences in case, meso and macro levels. 

But there are much room for improvement 

4 years practicum of Social Work at Nelson Mandela University