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Work History
Education
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Narelle Cribb

Palmerston North,MWT

Summary

Accomplished Social Worker with a historical proven record at Child Youth & Family Services, adept in conflict resolution and intervention planning. Skilled in client advocacy and efficient under pressure, consistently delivering solution-based interventions and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration.


Successfully administers own family business

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

Self - Employed Tau Transport Ltd
01.2008 - Current

Managed financial systems such as payroll, human resources, tax responsibilities, invoicing, and general administration.

Social Worker

Child Youth & Family Services
07.2002 - 01.2008
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.

Locum Social Worker

London Borough of Hounslow
02.2000 - 05.2002

Implemented caregiver recruitment strategy, supervised staff, conducted assessments and training, supported placement reviews, report writing and case recording.

Social Worker - Foster Care

Barnardos NZ
06.1999 - 01.2000

Supported children and young people placements, including record keeping, report writing, assessing foster carers, duty referrals, and placements.

Community Social Worker

Wesley Wellington Mission
03.1997 - 06.1999

Developed and implemented the community support service, practiced task centred social work on referral and established community links and profile.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
11.1996

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Client Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Self-awareness
  • Intervention Planning
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Solution-based interventions

Additional Information

Having made the decision in 2008 to remain at home to look after our then 3, later 5 children and administer our family business, I am now enthusiastic to re-enter the public work force. I am adaptable, motivated to learn new skills and excited to challenge myself in whatever role i may be successful in gaining.

Referees

Vanessa Sidney-Richmond

Pou Whirinaki

Te Tihi o Ruahine Whānau Ora Alliance


13maunga@gmail.com

0212676483


Roberta Kaiwai-Paterangi

Tumuaki o TKKM o Manawatū


Roberta.kaiwai-paterangi@tkkmom.ac.nz

0275312353


Timeline

Administrator

Self - Employed Tau Transport Ltd
01.2008 - Current

Social Worker

Child Youth & Family Services
07.2002 - 01.2008

Locum Social Worker

London Borough of Hounslow
02.2000 - 05.2002

Social Worker - Foster Care

Barnardos NZ
06.1999 - 01.2000

Community Social Worker

Wesley Wellington Mission
03.1997 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Social Work -

Massey University
Narelle Cribb