About Wellways

Wellways Australia exists to help all Australians lead active, fulfilling 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.

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and peoplewho identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

About the opportunity

Join a nationally recognised provider of Disability and Mental Heath services invested in helping people in our communities. At Wellways, Consumer Directed Services (CDS) are services which are led and funded at the individual consumer level. In this context, the consumer is empowered to direct their supports in a way which meets their individual needs and aspirations. Initiatives such as; iCare programs (Lifetime Care and Support Scheme, Dust Disease and Workers Care), private fee-paying arrangements and other disability related initiatives, create the environment in which these services are delivered.

We are looking for an experienced Support Worker who will enjoy supporting our participant with daily activities. The successful candidate preferably will be someone with flexible availability (highly desirable) and a commitment to providing a reliable and person-centred support to our participant.

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 of these things - right here, with us.

What do you need?

• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services or related fields (an advantage but not mandatory) or relevant experience
• A current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle
• Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old]
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Manual handling training desirable
• Rights to work in Australia
• Willing to work flexible hours on a fortnightly roster
• Availability and willingness to use personal smartphone (iPhone or Android)
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination, including booster, or valid medical exemption

Benefits & Culture

Wellways supports an inclusive approach in both the workplace and community where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals to their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 1,800 staff members across 93 sites where you can gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

• Ongoing access and support to training and development opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum
• An Employee Assistance Program which aims to support and empower employees and their loved ones

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Team Leader Christine Huthwaite 02 59255974

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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.

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles are covered by directives that require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.