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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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