Angela Henry
Gisborne,Gisborne
Summary
I am from Gisborne born and raised, I spent most of my working life in retail and didn't start my journey into Social Work until 10 years ago. I haven't had the opportunity to complete my studies as I decided to go into full-time work instead. Over the last ten years, I have worked with whanau who have experienced trauma. I want to continue in this field as I have a lot to offer.
II have experience in providing vulnerable individuals with care to improve their quality of life. I am a warm and friendly professional committed to families dealing with various issues such as family harm.
I have excellent communication skills and the ability to build mutually respectful relationships. I work well in a team and also independently. I hold a clean full driver's license and am proficient on the computer.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Whanau Resilience Support Worker
Turanaga Social Services
Gisborne, Gisborne
06.2024 - Current
- Provided advocacy services for service users during meetings with external agencies or professionals.
- Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems or paper files in line with data protection regulations.
- Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
Therapeutic Care Worker
Stand Tu Maia
Gisborne, Gisborne
03.2021 - Current
- Effectively engage and motivate children and their families individually and in groups
- Contribute to the ongoing assessment of child and family need and strengths
- Deliver on agreed action plans by providing the required supports for change and provide clear evidence of achievement against the agreed action plans
- Contribute to the design, implementation and review of the therapeutic care and education programme including routines for personal care, learning daily living skills, goal setting, reflection, and mindfulness skills.
- Provide appropriate and flexible responses to daily events Deliver a service which promotes the safety and wellbeing of children
- Develop effective working relationships with those with parental responsibility, and significant others in the life of the child .
- Contribute to the delivery of supports for change provided to parents and caregivers
Facilitator Waiapu Anglican Care (Voluntary)
Waiapu Anglican Care
Gisborne, Gisborne
03.2012 - 03.2021
- Facilitating "Seasons Growing Through Grief' session with up to 6 children
- Facilitating activities and conversations with Participants
- Establishing positive relationships with the children
- Maintaining and respecting confidentiality
Respite Carer
Te Kohu Tautoru Social Services
Gisborne, Gisborne
01.2012 - 03.2021
- Providing respite care for children 1-10 years old referred by CYFS
- Writing reports on children's activities, behavior and incidents
- Communicating with the parents at drop off and pick up
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Planning activities and outings with the children
Education
Social Services Level 4
EIT Tairawhiti
04.2012
Social Work
Eastern Institute of Technology
Gisborne11-2011
Skills
- Working with whanau and children who have experienced Trauma
- Report writing
- Working out strategies to meet objectives
- Working with children in a regulated environment
- Contribute to a trauma informed approach to service delivery
- Maintain a focus on outcomes
- Acting Village team Leader
- Manage a team
- Emotional Support
- Life Skills Development
- Budgeting and financial management
Timeline
Whanau Resilience Support Worker
Turanaga Social Services
06.2024 - Current
Therapeutic Care Worker
Stand Tu Maia
03.2021 - Current
Facilitator Waiapu Anglican Care (Voluntary)
Waiapu Anglican Care
03.2012 - 03.2021
Respite Carer
Te Kohu Tautoru Social Services
01.2012 - 03.2021
Social Services Level 4
EIT Tairawhiti
Social Work
Eastern Institute of Technology
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