Job description
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 peoplewho identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.
* Exciting full time, ongoing opportunity based in Ipswich QLD
* SCHADS Level 3B ($38.65 - $41.45) Depending on qualification & experience + Salary Packaging benefits + Super + Leave loading
* A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services
About this role
Carer Gateway supports people who provide care for someone living with disability, mental illness, chronic illness, terminal illness or age-related frailty.
At Wellways, we support carers to access the services, information and connections they need. As a Carer Services Navigator, you will work directly with carers to understand their goals, connect them with supports, and help them build stronger support networks.
This is a community-based role where you'll work with carers in a range of settings including homes, community locations and health services.
Your work will focus on two key areas
Supporting carers to navigate services:
* Work with carers to understand their needs and goals
* Develop and review individual carer support plans
* Connect carers with services and supports in their community
* Coordinate referrals and support the delivery of services
Facilitating peer support:
* Support carers to connect and learn from each other through peer groups
* Facilitate structured sessions using peer support principles and the CHIME recovery framework (Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment)
You will also collaborate with health and community professionals such as hospital discharge planners, social workers and aged care teams to support referrals for carers.
What You'll Bring
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Experience supporting people in community or health settings
* The ability to work independently while managing referrals and service coordination
* A passion for supporting carers and strengthening communities
Pre-employment compliance requirements
* Certificate IV or above in a support discipline and/or Equivalent Community sector experience
* Ability to travel to rural and remote regions (Roma/Goondiwindi)
* Current valid Driver's Licence
* Satisfactory National Police Records Check (within 12 months)
* WWCC / QLD Blue Card
* NDIS Workers Screening check / QLD Yellow Card
* Appropriate IT Skills
* Right to Work within Australia
* 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
* 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
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Taryn Ryan at using the subject line: Carer Services Navigator - Ipswich enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Click \"Apply Now\" to access the full position description on our careers page.
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