Wellcare Australia is looking for a mature and experienced individuals to join our growing team of Community Support Workers.

About Us: Wellcare Australia promotes recovery and mental health flourishing through person-centered care and support. The core mission of Wellcare Australia is to promote and support a recovery based on hope, and an ambition for flourishing mental health, for our participants. We offer shared housing and assistance for individuals with ongoing mental health needs and are a registered NDIS provider.

Role Overview:

We seek motivated and qualified Community Support Workers for casual roles. The position involves providing holistic care within residential settings, working collaboratively with a team to support participants in their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver person-centered, recovery-oriented care.

- Support participants in residential settings.

- Collaborate with team members and external services.

- Maintaining shift notes and any other document needed as per the participant’s requirements.

- Following the house/participant routine by assisting participants with the hygiene and daily chores.

- Engage participants in the community by involving them in various activities during their shifts.

- Assess community needs and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services.

- Provide individuals with transport to appointments, programs or recreational activities

Requirements:

- High degree of empathy and motivation to contribute to our participant's recovery journey.

- A sincere commitment to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.

- Experience in residential care or community settings is highly desirable.

- Available to work a minimum of 3 days per week (excluding weekends).

- Valid Working with Vulnerable People clearance, National Criminal History Check, First Aid and CPR certification, Covid-19 Vaccination, NDIS Orientation Module, and COVID-19 Infection Control Module.

- Valid full Australian driver’s license and own comprehensively insured vehicle.

What We can offer you

Wellcare Australia is a fast-growing organisation. As an employee, you will get the following benefits:

• A profession that makes a difference in people's lives.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate a work-life balance.
• A friendly, engaging, and inspirational work environment
• On-the-job training and development.
• Competitive pay rate.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter on this job ad and tell us why you are the best fit for this role and why we should hire you!

Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For Any queries, please Contact HR Manager at 0450 244 125 during business hours.

Wellcare Australia encourages applications from minorities, First Nations people and all other qualified applicants.