Another question about SOWP
So ok, I have one of those (SOWP) and I approached the local hospital today to do volunteering work. The person I spoke to asked me whether I was allowed to work, I told them I had an SOWP and also I mentioned I had a valid Police check as I realise they needed me to have one to be able to work there, which she seemed happy with...I am however a bit unsure whether I can actually work there as I have read before/been told you couldn't work in schools or hospitals with an SOWP (without a medical)...does anyone know the exact position on this and also whose responsibility it is to ensure I am "legal"? (although it's only volunteering, the fact that she asked me if I was legal to work there threw me)
Hope someone can shed some light on the matter!:fingerscrossed: |
Re: Another question about SOWP
it says on the permit
mine says not allowed to work in child care primary or secondary school and health service. |
Re: Another question about SOWP
Originally Posted by drumhellerbound
(Post 7625116)
So ok, I have one of those (SOWP) and I approached the local hospital today to do volunteering work. The person I spoke to asked me whether I was allowed to work, I told them I had an SOWP and also I mentioned I had a valid Police check as I realise they needed me to have one to be able to work there, which she seemed happy with...I am however a bit unsure whether I can actually work there as I have read before/been told you couldn't work in schools or hospitals with an SOWP (without a medical)...does anyone know the exact position on this and also whose responsibility it is to ensure I am "legal"? (although it's only volunteering, the fact that she asked me if I was legal to work there threw me)
Hope someone can shed some light on the matter!:fingerscrossed: |
Re: Another question about SOWP
I was in the same position I too had an open WP, but couldn't work in healthcare, child care etc until I had condition 3 removed from the WP after a medical. I had the medical done in January and then they removed the conditions, can't remember how long it took, but I think it was about a month in total. Hope this help, good luck :thumbsup:
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Re: Another question about SOWP
Thanks for your replies. I've tried to look up the previous threads again about this but cannot seem to find a straight answer. :blink:
When we arrived, I asked the immigration officer whether I could work in a school, as I am into IT Support and had heard there had been a job advertised some time back to provide IT Support in a school and she said I could as long as I didn't work directly with children. Although I have checked my work permit again and there is no condition 3 - I only have two conditions on there, one saying I can't study and one saying I must leave after the 2 years - nothing about working in healthcare or schools - is that normal? I had a police check done for the SOWP application, would that have made a difference to the conditions? Anyone knows exactly what the medical is for? ie why would it make a difference whether employed or volunteering? Finally would it be up to them to know whether I can work there or is it my responsibility? :confused: Thanks again! |
Re: Another question about SOWP
Originally Posted by drumhellerbound
(Post 7627107)
Thanks for your replies. I've tried to look up the previous threads again about this but cannot seem to find a straight answer. :blink:
When we arrived, I asked the immigration officer whether I could work in a school, as I am into IT Support and had heard there had been a job advertised some time back to provide IT Support in a school and she said I could as long as I didn't work directly with children. Although I have checked my work permit again and there is no condition 3 - I only have two conditions on there, one saying I can't study and one saying I must leave after the 2 years - nothing about working in healthcare or schools - is that normal? I had a police check done for the SOWP application, would that have made a difference to the conditions? Anyone knows exactly what the medical is for? ie why would it make a difference whether employed or volunteering? Finally would it be up to them to know whether I can work there or is it my responsibility? :confused: Thanks again! It sounds like they missed off the third part of your SOWP for some reason. I would just count yourself lucky and forget about it! |
Re: Another question about SOWP
I was just thinking that...fab, a mistake that goes in my favour :thumbsup:
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Re: Another question about SOWP
Originally Posted by drumhellerbound
(Post 7627263)
I was just thinking that...fab, a mistake that goes in my favour :thumbsup:
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