• Exciting part-time (16 hrs per week min) opportunity for a male based in Inverloch
• A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services
• $33.41 to $36.46 phr (SCHADS Level 2B) + 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

As a Support Worker, you will deliver a variety of services to participants to support people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in the community. Your working day may include (but not limited to), assistance and or support with daily life, including personal care, domestic activities, social and community participation and varying skill development activities, social and community participation and varying skill development activities.

If you have a lived experience yourself or any transferable experience with complex behaviours and those living with a disability or mental illness, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Key responsibilities include, however, are not limited to:

• Assisting participants with personal care and complex needs
• Domestic and daily living support
• Transporting clients
• Meal preparation and shopping assistance
• Promoting independent living and community participation

You will also need:

• Desirable - Minimum Qualification in Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care; Wellways also values lived experience
• 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
• 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 0422 613 138

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