• Exciting part-time opportunity with ongoing support and development in Roma
• SCHADS 2.2 Schedule B + superannuation + salary sacrificing
• A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services

About Wellways

Wellways Australia exists to help all Australians lead active, fulling and inclusive lives in their community. We achieve this by supporting and working with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to ensure people have access to the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.

About the program

Consumer Directed Services (CDS) refers to services which are led and funded by individual consumers. It provides participants with choice, control and flexibility. These services provide support, care and access to services and technology for Australians with disabilities as well as their families and carers. With your help, for many people, it will be the first time they receive the support they need.

Key responsibilities include, however, are not limited to:

• Assisting participants with personal care
• Domestic and daily living support
• Transport
• Meal preparation and shopping assistance
• Promoting independent living and community participation
• Availability to cover a range of shifts including sleepovers and weekends

Skills & experience

• Minimum Qualification in Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care
• Experience across a diversity of disability types, including mental health issues preferred
• Seizure experience preferred

Pre-employment requirements

• Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport or birth certificate
• A current valid Driver's License and a registered vehicle
• Satisfactory Police Records Check
• Blue Card and Yellow Card (Current or willing to obtain prior to employment)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course

Benefits & culture

Wellways supports an inclusive approach in both the workplace and community where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites where you can gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• An Employee Assistance Program which aims to support and empower employees and their loved ones
• Paid induction
• For a full list of our staff benefits, visit https://www.wellways.org/careers-wellways

To apply and to download a copy of the position description please click Apply Now.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kerianne Edwards, Program Coordinator on 0429 913 089.

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply.
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment. ​