Lizzie Xu
Paradise,Australia
Summary
Passionate social worker with a strong background in supporting individuals, such as child and young people, people with disability, elder clients, and marginalized groups.
Seeking a role in social services or healthcare.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Department For Child Protection
06.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive case management for children under the guardianship of the Chief Executive in each domain.
- Collaborated with carers, placement support agencies, school, NDIS support coordinators, and other professionals (eg: psychologists, speech pathologist, OT, play therapist ) to address the unique needs of each child.
- Monitored and ensured the quality of care environments, facilitating regular reviews and assessments.
- Organized home visit, family contact, care team meeting, professional consult.
- Maintained detailed case notes and submitted timely reports in accordance with departmental standards.
Trainer / Social Work placement student
Jigsaw Adelaide
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Delivered training and resources to individuals with disabilities to support their transition to open employment opportunities.
- Conducted individual counselling and group sessions tailored to clients’ needs.
- Followed NDIS support plans, restrictive practices, and AASW Code of Ethics.
- Performed intake assessments, brief evaluations, and observations of new clients.
Home support worker
Helping Hand
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported elderly clients with daily tasks, including cleaning, social activities, shopping, and transportation
- Received positive feedback from clients, leading to long-term working relationships and commendations to the company
Social work students
Seeds of Affinity
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported criminalized women in housing, employment, education, and food access advocacy.
- Participated in grant writing, organizational development, and policy drafting.
- Co-authored the organization’s handbook and volunteer policy.
- Contributed to the “Raise the Age” campaign, advocating for systemic changes.
Domestic Cleaner
ACH Group
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided services in alignment with clients' plans and needs, with a focus on maintaining their independence
- Maintained regular communication with team leaders to address client concerns and update information
- Primarily responsible for cleaning tasks
backpacker (packer, waitress, and housekeeper)
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Food processing factories, farms, restaurants and hotels
purchasing specialist
Changzhou Boer Precision Powder Engineering Co, Ltd
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Managed the procurement of mechanical and electrical components based on contractual requirements, including enquiry, price comparison, quality assessment, and contract negotiation
- Compiled monthly purchasing reports, monitored inventory, and facilitated order tracking
- Collaborated with the after-sales service department to ensure customer satisfaction
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12-2023
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Hohai University
01.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary school education
Changzhou Institute of Technology
01.2009
Skills
- Growth mindset, patience, and knowledge about social work
- Clear awareness of cultural sensitivity, professional boundaries and confidentiality
Certification
- Australian Driver’s License
- Being eligible for membership of AASW
- DHS Screening / WWCC / NDIS Worker Screening
- SAPOL police check
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People Training
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate and flue vaccination
- First Aid Certificate
References
- Rikki Morland, Guardianship Team supervisor, DCP, Rikki.Morland@sa.gov.au, 0437 108 354.
- Rachel Forrest, Social work supervisor (2nd placement), University of South Australia, rachel.forest@unisa.edu.au
- Dharshinie Vimalanathan, Training Manager / Field educator (2nd placement), Jigsaw Adelaide, dharshinie.vimalanathan@jigsawaustralia.com.au, +61 431 018 526.
- Seshni Pillay, External supervisor (1st placement), University of South Australia, seshni.pillay@unisa.edu.au, 0883 024 379.
Timeline
Social Worker
Department For Child Protection
06.2024 - Current
Trainer / Social Work placement student
Jigsaw Adelaide
07.2023 - 10.2023
Home support worker
Helping Hand
11.2022 - 02.2023
Social work students
Seeds of Affinity
07.2022 - 10.2022
Domestic Cleaner
ACH Group
03.2022 - 07.2022
backpacker (packer, waitress, and housekeeper)
01.2018 - 01.2022
purchasing specialist
Changzhou Boer Precision Powder Engineering Co, Ltd
07.2014 - 03.2018
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Hohai University
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary school education
Changzhou Institute of Technology
Master's degree - Social Work
University of South Australia
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