• Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services
• Multiple casual opportunities with access to ongoing training and career development opportunities
• From $43.08 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + applicable penalty rates + salary packaging up to $15,899

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 people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

Wellways is looking for passionate Support Workers to join our team!

In this meaningful and varied role, you will support individuals to achieve their personal goals by delivering a wide range of services under their NDIS plans, as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team. These services include assistance with daily living, transport, community and social participation, and building everyday life skills. Your days may involve outdoor activities, personal care, or helping someone access education, work, or health services.

The role involves driving across East and South-East Melbourne to deliver support services, so a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel are essential. Flexibility in availability will also be highly regarded.

About You

You're a compassionate, reliable, and resilient individual who wants to make a real difference in the lives of others. You approach each day with empathy, professionalism, and a positive attitude. Whether you're working independently or as part of a close-knit team, you stay calm under pressure and adapt easily to changing situations. You're proactive, take initiative when needed, and follow direction with care and consistency.

If you're ready to put your skills and heart into a role that truly matters - we'd love to welcome you to the Wellways team.

Please visit the Wellways Careers site to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

You will need:

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (desirable)
• Right to Work within Australia
• Current valid drive licence and willingness to undertake travel for work
• Current Motor Vehicle Insurance
• Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Physically capable to deliver personal care to participants

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

What we offer

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Claire Graham (Team Leader) at [email protected] or phone 0422 613 138 or Nicholas Colicchia (Service Manager CDS Melbourne & Gippsland) at [email protected] using the subject line: Support Workers enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone 0481 057 836.

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.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.