Guardians / Social Welfare Workers

Talent International is currently recruiting for multiple Guardians / Social Welfare Workersto work for an NSW Government client based in either Sydney CBD, Wollongong, Gosford or Parramatta. This is contract role 3-months contract with the view to be extended. The role is paying $39.04 per hour + Super. Successful applicants may pick a work office location closest to them and then site visits around that office will be required.

Working Arrangements:

• Hours- 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week
• Hybrid - Following induction, staff can work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Social, Health, Behavioural Sciences or related discipline or relevant experience.
• Previous experience as a Social Welfare Worker or Guardian
• Experience working with vulnerable clients displaying resilience and empathy at all times.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent client service skills
• Available to travel for site visits in the sites that are closest to the office you work in

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 02 8240 9596 / **********@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.