Olebogeng Matlapeng

A fully registered and ethically grounded Social Worker with comprehensive training and practical experience across multiple fields of social work practice. Skilled in delivering holistic services through casework, group work, and community work approaches. Experienced in healthcare, psychiatric, and community-based settings, with the ability to assess, intervene, and support individuals, families, and communities.

Competent in psychosocial assessments, counselling, crisis intervention, programme facilitation, and community development. Committed to providing professional, client-centred, and rights-based services in any social work environment.

Social Work Practical Training - Steve Biko Academic Hospital

• Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments across medical, surgical, and psychiatric settings.
• Provided individual counselling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Applied casework methods to manage individual client cases and develop intervention plans.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and coordinated care.
• Compiled professional reports, referrals, and discharge plans.

Volunteer - Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital

• Supported social workers with administrative and clinical tasks.
• Observed and assisted with therapeutic group work interventions and rehabilitation programmes.
• Gained exposure to structured mental health and institutional care systems.

First-Year Mentor - University of Pretoria

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Provided psychosocial support and academic guidance to students.
• Assisted with adjustment challenges using supportive and developmental approaches.

Volunteer - Johannesburg Children's Home

• Supported child and youth care programmes.
• Participated in community-based and developmental activities.

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work - University of Pretoria

Grade 12 - Kalafi Secondary School