Government Role
$36.91 per hour
Contract Role - Possible extension
APG is currently seeking an experienced Guardian/Welfare Worker for a 4 Month contract within a Wollongong Government Sector.
Pay Rate: $36.91
Location: Wollongong
Contract: 4 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
Develop and implement decision making plans, procedures and activities that attempt to resolve issues facing clients.
The Guardian will conduct visits to represented people as part of the decision-making process and understanding the views, will and preference of the represented person.
Prepare reports where necessary about or relating to guardianship cases for the Guardianship Division of NCAT.
Provide information to the public as well as respond to enquiries by qualified staff, service providers and clients.
Make, implement and monitor decisions within delegated authority to best serve the interests of people under guardianship within 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 Regional Manager.
Experience in the disability / aged care / mental health sector is advantageous.
If you would like to apply, please submit a resume & APPLY NOW.