- Amazing casual opportunity to work with your community
- Work in a team dedicated to providing psychosocial supports across Gippsland
- $37.35 - 40.05 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + 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
Funded by Gippsland Primary Health Network, our PSS program will deliver psychosocial services through the established mental health stepped-care model.
Our Psychosocial Support Services has intentionally been developed through testing with participants, carers and referrers to ensure timely, needs-based, capacity building services which not only support mental health recovery and exit from services, but the assessment and successful navigation through to NDIS and ongoing psychosocial supports under NDIS.
About the opportunity
This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, especially those who have helped establish the region as a beautiful place to live and work. Under the general direction of the Team Leader, this role will be responsible for providing the day-to-day wellbeing sessions for Gippsland.
To be successful in this role
- Minimum Diploma and/or relevant experience in Mental Health or other related discipline
- 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
- 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 0431707 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
Exciting casual opportunity based from Wonthaggi
$37.35 to $40.05 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + 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 the opportunity
Our team of supportive and enthusiastic members is currently on the look for a dedicated Wellbeing Worker who will assist in improving the lives of community members.
You will work individually and as a team within the principles of a recovery oriented mental health practice. As a wellbeing worker you will work towards the engagement of community members through developing professional and trusting relationships with them and relevant stakeholders.
Does this sound like what you’re looking for?
The role of the Wellbeing worker exists to improve accessibility to the health system for individuals with severe mental illness and associated psychosocial disorders. The Wellbeing worker will provide psychosocial supports across the Gippsland region.
As Wellbeing worker you will engage with and advocate for individuals, connect them with the appropriate support networks and empower them on their recovery journey. Building and drawing upon Wellways’ Community Recovery Model, the Wellbeing worker will establish and enhance coordinated referral processes as well as community support services focused on psychosocial support needs such as housing, employment, education, family support and financial matters.
You will need:
Relevant qualification or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental illness, generally a Diploma qualification or above
Current valid Driver’s License
Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
Right to Work within Australia
Satisfactory National Police Records Check
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
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Laura Stavrou, on 0431792010 Lstavrou@wellways.org
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
23/02/2025
