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.

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
• SCHADS 3B ($39.24ph) + Super + Salary Packaging benefits
• Full time opportunity based in Lithgow/Blue Mountains area

About the opportunity

The Outreach Carer Services Navigator is a mobile role dedicated to raising awareness of Carer Gateway services and providing direct support to carers across the Lithgow/Nepean Blue Mountains, NSW region. Traveling in a Carer Gateway bus, the role involves engaging with local communities, carers, and health professionals in various settings, including carers' homes, community spaces, and healthcare facilities. A key focus is building partnerships with local agencies, identifying new carers, and acting as a direct referral point by collaborating with hospital discharge planners, social workers, and aged care assessment teams.

In addition to community engagement, the role involves consulting with carers to understand their needs, coordinating support plans, and facilitating peer support programs. Using principles of peer support, the CHIME framework (Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment), and reflective practice, the role provides carers with opportunities to connect, share experiences, and access relevant resources. This position requires adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to improving the well-being of carers in the region

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Lived experience as a young Carer or adult Carer
• Certificate IV or above in a support discipline and/or Equivalent Community sector experience
• Current valid Driver's Licence
• Work in a mobile setting and ability to travel regularly
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (within 12 months)
• WWCC / QLD Blue Card
• NDIS Workers Screening check / QLD Yellow Card
• Appropriate IT Skills
• Right to Work within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

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.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ron Jackson at rjackson1@wellways.org

Click apply to download the full position description from our careers page.

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.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways