Guardian/welfare Worker

6 months ago

Sydney, Australia APG Workforce Full time

Government Role
- $36.91 per hour
- 3 Month Contract Role - Possible extension

APG is currently seeking an experienced Guardian/Welfare Worker for a 3 Month contract within a Sydney Government Sector.

**Pay Rate: $36.91**
**Contract: 3 Months + Possibility of extension**

**Primary purpose of the role**

Delivery of Guardianship services to achieve the best possible outcomes for people with disabilities consistent with the Principles of the Guardianship Act, the Public Guardian’s Standards and for undertaking individual and systemic advocacy as required.

**Key accountabilities**
- Conduct visits to represented people as part of the decision-making process and understand the views, will and preference of the represented person, developing and implementing decision making plans, procedures and activities that attempt to resolve issues.
- Provide information to the public as well as respond to enquiries by professional staff, service providers and customers.
- Make, implement and monitor decisions within delegated authority to best serve the interests of people under guardianship while adhering to legislation and procedural guidelines of the Public Guardian
- Undertake actions mostly of an individual case related nature and conduct activities based on agreed actions plans with the guidance of their supervisor and the Manager.
- Develop knowledge and experience of local services and key support infrastructure. Understand regional demographics, socio-economic profile and community needs.
- Ensure guardianship matters are monitored and appropriate actions taken in line with the individual guardianship order, relevant policy, standards and the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW). This includes identifying matters for early discharge to be taken to the Tribunal.
- Ensure the exchange of information with represented people, family, and key stakeholders is accurate and timely and at all times compliant with relevant legislation including the Privacy and Personal Protection Information Act 1998, the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 and the State Records Act 1998.
- Prepare well-reasoned reports to the Guardianship Division of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) on relevant matters and attend hearings where required.

Experience in the disability / aged care / mental health sector is advantageous.

If you would like to apply, please submit a resume & APPLY NOW.

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