A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability servicesExciting Casual opportunity based in MackaySCHADS 2B $43.08-$45.58 p/h + Super + salary packaging optionsWellways 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 YouYou're a passionate, empathetic and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others. You relish a challenge and new experience. You're calm, collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need. You are an independent, proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tight-knit team. If this is you, you're in luck: we have the perfect opportunity for you to do all of these things - right here, with us.About The RoleAs a Youth Worker, you will deliver a variety of services to young people to support them to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in the community. Your working day may include (but not be limited to), assistance and or support with daily life, including personal care, domestic activities, social and community participation and varying skill development activities.Skills & ExperienceAbility to build rapport with young peopleCreating a safe home environment while assisting young people to learn life skills such as cooking healthy meals and making good life choicesAbility to encourage and teach improved health and hygieneAbility to work with youth who display complex behavioursWillingness to work with young people and those living with a disability or mental illnessAvailability to cover a range of shifts including sleepovers and weekends is requiredAs a Residential Youth Worker, you will be providing young people with the tools to create positive outcomes and help them navigate through their emotions and challenges.What You NeedMinimum Certificate 4 in a recognised area - must be working towards or be willing to enrolDrivers LicenseAbility to do sleepovers and shift work - this is an essential requirement.Police clearance - not less than 12 months oldBlue Card (Current - no card no start policy applies)NDIS Workers Screening Check/Yellow Card (Current - no card no start policy applies)NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate:Completed Hope and Healing Framework Foundation Training - this will be supplied by Wellways if needed.Current First AidBenefits & CultureWellways supports an inclusive approach in both the workplace and community where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals to their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organization with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites where you can gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.Salary packaging up to $15,899 to increase your take-home payAn Employee Assistance Program which aims to support and empower employees and their loved onesPaid inductionFor a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Stephanie Zimmermann | szimmermann@wellways.orgPlease Note: Interviews will take place as relevant candidates present prior to the closing date of this campaign.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.
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