Commitment to Reconciliation and Inclusion
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.
About You
You'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 are 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.
About the role
Our
Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program
helps people who have been in out-of-home care to make the transition into
independent living.
In a
home environment,
you will support the development of the participants' skills to live as
independently
as possible and deliver innovative support structures within our SIL Program. These supports are provided in a home environment and can be shared or individual arrangements.
To Wellways, a Support Worker is as unique and individual as the participants they support. Our Support Workers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but they all share a common goal of empowerment and development of participants.
Support provided to participants
Assisting participants with personal care
Domestic and daily living support
Transporting participants
Meal preparation and shopping assistance
Overnight support (inactive sleepovers)
Promoting independent living, community participation and social inclusion
You will help participants flourish according to their own interests and goals to enable them to participate in a positive and confident manner within their
own home and community
.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification of Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (or currently enrolled)
Expertise across a diversity of disability types, including mental health
Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport or birth certificate
A current valid Driver's License and an insured and registered vehicle
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
National Police Records Check, Working with Children's Check - Employee and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
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 purpose mental health and disability support organization operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7,000 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
Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
Contact
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Steven Hull |
Job Description Summary
The Disability Support Worker offers carer support services and is responsible for the delivery of services purchased through the NDIA.
Culture
We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
How to Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Applications Close
09/02/2026
#J-*****-Ljbffr