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
1. Certificate 3 or 4 Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care
2. Current valid Driver’s License
3. Current Motor Vehicle Insurance
4. Current Working with Children Check
5. Satisfactory National Police Records Check
6. Right to Work within Australia
7. NDIS Worker Screening clearance and Working With Children Check
8. NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
9. Physically capable to deliver personal care to participants
10. Evidence of COVID vaccination with booster or valid medical exemption
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:
11. A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
12. An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
13. 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
14. Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
15. Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
16. Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program