Emma Thompson
Summary
I am committed to providing clients and services with a professional and caring social work service. I enjoy a collaborative, strengths-based approach to working with my clients that both reinforces support and encourages independence. My practice is person centred and I value a Te Ao Maori perspective for Tangata Whenua.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Aftercare Kaimahi
Purapura Whetu
01.2025 - Current
- Providing educational and therapeutic programmes inside the prison facilitating recovery groups and discussions both within and outside the prison.
- Working one-on-one with clients and their families as necessary, providing assistance to a multidisciplinary clinical and cultural staff team.
Social Worker
Cancer Psychological & Social Support Service, Waitaha/ Te Waiponamu, Te Whatu Ora Oncology Outpatients
01.2023 - 01.2025
- I provided social work assessment, planning and support to high and complex need oncology patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team. My initial role in outpatients was flexible to service and patient needs with a goal of empowering and promoting patient independence.
- My mahi in CPSSS was focused on providing practical, emotional & spiritual support to patients with complex social and treatment needs working towards optimal treatment outcomes.
- Both roles required considered and efficient planning, excellent communication, professional presentations, complex case discussion and meeting facilitation and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Weekend Tutor
Selwyn House
01.2020 - 01.2021
- House outings
- Pastoral care of Boarders
- Domestic operation of the House
Regional Agri Support
Ravensdown
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Shareholder account management
- Training – introductory and upskilling of existing staff
- Management of shareholder and delivery enquiries
- Event management – Canterbury A&P Show, Mystery Creek Field-days
- Sales
Multi-Channel Specialist (Six Month Contract)
Westpac
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Personal lending
- Insurance sales
- Relationship building
- Account management
Community Support Worker
IHC
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Support and care in group homes
- Administration and accounts on behalf of clients
Customer Services Representative – Credit Control
Telecom NZ
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Account management
- Conflict resolution
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Ara Christchurch
01.2022
Facilitator of Parenting Training - undefined
Parents Inc.
01.2011
Certificate in Social Work - undefined
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
01.2000
Skills
- Collaborative
- Critical thinking
- Solutions focused
- Problem solving
- Building relationships
- Social work assessment and formulation
- Documentation
- Multidisciplinary consultation
Timeline
Aftercare Kaimahi
Purapura Whetu
01.2025 - Current
Social Worker
Cancer Psychological & Social Support Service, Waitaha/ Te Waiponamu, Te Whatu Ora Oncology Outpatients
01.2023 - 01.2025
Weekend Tutor
Selwyn House
01.2020 - 01.2021
Regional Agri Support
Ravensdown
01.2018 - 01.2021
Multi-Channel Specialist (Six Month Contract)
Westpac
01.2016 - 01.2016
Customer Services Representative – Credit Control
Telecom NZ
01.2003 - 01.2004
Community Support Worker
IHC
01.2000 - 01.2007
Facilitator of Parenting Training - undefined
Parents Inc.
Certificate in Social Work - undefined
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Social Work -
Ara Christchurch
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