• Consumer Directed Services
• Casual opportunities based in Multiple locations - Multiple locations: Penrith, Tahmoor, Bowral, Bankstown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden, Katoomba, Richmond, North Richmond, Lithgow
• $34.33 - $38.46 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
• Support individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community
• Access to ongoing support and development/training opportunities

About this opportunity

Wellways within the South West Sydney region offers carer support services and registered services throughout Australia. The Emergency Respite Support Worker position is responsible for the delivery of services that allow people in need to live comfortably & independently within their own homes. The successful worker will be someone with the flexibility to work short and long shifts and at times covering for other team members as well as being on call for respite services. The shifts will be a variety of tasks such as personal care, domestic care, shopping, transport and social support.

We can offer you training and support to reach your full potential as a worker. You will have the opportunity to work both short and long shifts, giving you the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance while also building a rewarding career.

This is an ongoing program for 7 days a week. The successful worker will be someone with the flexibility to work for short and long shifts and also travel to various locations to deliver services

About You

You're a passionate, empathetic and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others. You relish a challenge and new experience. You're calm, collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need. You are an independent, proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tight-knit team.

If this is you, you're in luck: we have the perfect opportunity for you to do all these things - right here, with us.

What do you need?

• Experience either in Disability or Community services (personal care experiences an advantage but not mandatory)
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services or related fields (an advantage but not mandatory)
• A current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle (an advantage but not mandatory)
• Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 6 months old] and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
• Applicants having experience and knowledge in working in the NDIS context with people with a mental illness and disability will be at an advantage.
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement

About Wellways

Our Values: Honesty, Acceptance, Fairness, Commitment, Participation

Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access 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.

Wellways is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous salary packaging and opportunities to undertake professional training and development. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.