Come join a team of like minded Support Workers as you support vulnerable members of the community in navigating through their day-to-day tasks and enforcing improved health and wellbeing.

Opportunity to join a leading provider of disability and mental health services
Work in Warragul and Wonthaggi Casual positions
Penalty rates + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

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

We have an incredible opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a small supportive and inclusive team in providing quality support to our clients . We offer carer support services, homeless outreach and registered services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). As a passionate Support Worker, you will be responsible for the delivery of services purchased through the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

You will use a person-centered approach to provide individual support and practical assistance to participants to assist them in achieving their goals identified under the participants’ NDIA plan including the Support Categories that Wellways currently provides as a registered provider with the NDIS. You will utilise your great problem-solving skills to take ownership of the role through advocating for clients to reach their full potential and eliminate any barriers to their success.

To be successful in this role

Lived experience of Mental Health is beneficial
First AID and CPR
Current valid Driver’s License
Current Motor Vehicle Insurance
Current Working with Children Check
Satisfactory National Police Records Check
Right to Work within Australia
NDIS Worker Screening clearance and Working With Children Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Physically capable to deliver personal care to participants

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

With an open-door policy, all feedback and ideas are welcome in our team. In addition to training, constant support and regular supervision, we offer a mentorship program to help you meet your goals. We also 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
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

Claire Graham on 0422613138

Once you apply, please 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 Disability Support Worker offers carer support services and is responsible for the delivery of services purchased through the NDIA.

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

10/10/2024

Community and Social Services jobs in Warragul

Disability Support Worker