Abygail Hlomayi

I am a qualified social worker with five years of work experience; predominantly working with at-risk and/or vulnerable children, youth and their families from diverse backgrounds. My passion lies in empowering people with the tools they need to effect change in their own lives and that of their communities. My excellent interpersonal and communication skills allow me to develop and maintain healthy therapeutic relationships with my clients as well as colleagues.

Position: School Social Worker 
Name of Organisation (Company): School of Hope, Thembalitsha Foundation, Cape Town
No. of years worked: 5 years [Jan 2018 - Dec 2022]

Position: School Social Worker (Field Practicum Intern)
Name of Organisation (Company): Belgravia High School, BHS, Cape Town
No. of years worked: 1 year 6 months [Feb 2016 -  Jun 2017]

Position: School Social Worker (Field Practicum Intern) 
Name of Organisation (Company): Zonnebloem N.E.S.T Senior School, Cape Town
No. of years worked: 3 months [Jul 2015 - Oct 2015] 

Position: Social Worker (Field Practicum Intern)
Name of Organisation (Company): Nazareth House, Cape Town
No. of years worked: 3 months [Feb 2015 - May 2015]

Degree: Master of Arts in Child And Family Studies (full research): Social Work (completed)
Name of institution: University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Years attended: Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

Degree: Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours: Probation and Correctional Practice (incomplete; no funds)
Name of institution: University of Cape Town (UCT)
Years attended: Jan 2018 -  Jun 2018

Degree: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Social Work and Psychology (With Honours)
Name of institution: University of Cape Town (UCT)
Years attended: Jan 2014 – Dec 2017