- Work for a well known and reputable mental health organisation
- Team Leader to supervise and support a passionate and driven team
- $49.28 to $51.51 phr (SCHADS Level 5B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging
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 this Program
The WES (Wellbeing & Emotional Support) is a mental health café developed in consultation with the community for the community. The WES is a safe a welcoming space for those aged over 16 years who may be experiencing feelings of isolation, are overwhelmed, in crisis or feel distressed. A team of peer support workers and mental health professionals provide the opportunity for those in need to receive psychosocial supports from experienced WES team members. The WES team consist of a lived experience team with their own experience of mental health concerns or caring for someone who has.
About the Opportunity
This role will support the needs of individuals accessing the WES, ensuring a welcoming and safe
environment is maintained for the community. Support may include providing basic information on
health and wellbeing, assessment, psychoeducation, interpersonal counselling, wellbeing activities
and diversionary work where indicated. A key component is the provision of a basic mental health
triage function to ensure those requiring clinical support are referred on appropriately.
You will need:
- Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social
- Work, or Psychology.
- Experience in the delivery of mental health and community services highly advantageous, and applications by people with living or lived experience warmly welcomed.
- Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Right to Work within Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
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
- Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Lee Brien, on 0431 707 664
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
Job Description Summary
The WES (Wellbeing & Emotional Support) is a mental health café developed in consultation with the community for the community. The WES is a safe a welcoming space for those aged over 16 years who may be experiencing feelings of isolation, are overwhelmed, in crisis or feel distressed. A team of peer support workers and mental health professionals provide the opportunity for those in need to receive psychosocial supports from experienced WES team members. The WES team consist of a lived experience team with their own experience of mental health concerns or caring for someone who has.
The WES provides mental health supports and connection to those in the community; therefore WES operating hours span weekdays and Saturday. The WES features:
• Experienced peer supports
• A safe environment for a coffee
• A quiet, low sensory space for personal reflection
• Library nook
• Social and community connection
• Activity options
• Service referrals
Culture
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
How to Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
Applications Close
02/02/2025
