Dedicated social worker with Oranga Tamariki, excelling in case management and client advocacy. Successfully managed a diverse caseload while mentoring new practitioners. Known for compassionate support and conflict resolution skills, I ensured the well-being of tamariki through thorough court reporting and ongoing care, fostering trust and positive outcomes in challenging situations.
Senior practitioner role- responsible for managing my own caseload and also assisting and supporting new social workers. In my position in the care giver team I was responsible for the ongoing care of tamariki placed in the custody of Oranga Tamariki this included 6 weekly visits and the completion of 6 monthly s 128 and s135 court reports which outline and detail the circumstances of their entry into care, what has occured since the last court report and what will happen over the next.