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
Playford, SA
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
England, United Kingdom
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
England, United Kingdom
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 Birmingham10-2010
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