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Amita Rana-Marjara

Parafield Gardens

Summary

Dynamic Community Development Worker with a proven track record at AnglicareSA, adept at fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing community resources. Skilled in data management and community engagement. I excel in building relationships, ensuring effective outcomes for families and children. I bring excellent interpersonal skills to every initiative. I enjoy travelling, exploring new cultures, seeing new places and enhancing my experiences. I have an interest in Cinema and enjoy watching all types of movies. I am passionate about the progression of opportunity and development in communities and have taken an active role in volunteering and working with children and families from a very young age. For example I used to support school staff with younger students when in school until now where I support children and young people and their families on a daily basis. I moved from the UK in 2018 and enjoy the Australian lifestyle with my little family.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Development Worker

AnglicareSA
01.2019 - Current
  • Working in a facilitating partner role co-originating DSS funding to support community partners in providing various programs for children aged 0-12, families and the community.
  • Data management and processing for the programs provided by our community partners.
  • Supported community engagement initiatives by organizing local events and activities.
  • Assisted in gathering data to assess community needs and resources.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of working with children, families and community development practices.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations for collaborative projects, resulting in improved community resources.

Family Support Worker

Birmingham City Council
09.2011 - 10.2018
  • Facilitated family support programs to enhance child welfare and parenting skills.
  • Developed individualized integrated family support plans based on clients' unique needs and circumstances.
  • Coordinated with community resources to connect families with essential services and support.
  • Monitored progress of family goals, adjusting strategies to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
  • Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help. Effectively encourage clients to get continued support via voluntary and universal services after we have advised and signposted the client/s.
  • Assessing safeguarding concerns and issues ensuring the child's voice is heard.

Youth and Community Worker

Birmingham City Council
05.2008 - 09.2011
  • This was initially a university placement role which developed into a permanent position.
  • Working within three primary schools and one secondary school in the Lozells area in Birmingham, a socially and economically deprived area.
  • Running workshops and group sessions within the Primary schools around various issues such as crime, respect, bullying etc. Effectively running 1:1 mentoring programmes within the Secondary school.
  • Planning and organizing a girl’s only group by applying for funding from the Lottery Fund to provide a space for young females as there was more focus and opportunity for young males.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Working With Children, Young People And Families

Awarded By University of Leicester
Newman University Birmingham
10-2010

Skills

  • Hardworking and eager to learn individual
  • Good professional manner
  • Excellent people skills
  • Work exceptionally well on my own also work successfully in a team
  • Approachable person and very easy to get along with
  • Near fluent in spoken Punjabi, Hindi & Urdu

Timeline

Community Development Worker

AnglicareSA
01.2019 - Current

Family Support Worker

Birmingham City Council
09.2011 - 10.2018

Youth and Community Worker

Birmingham City Council
05.2008 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Working With Children, Young People And Families

Awarded By University of Leicester

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