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Casual ongoing opportunity based at Newcastle, NSW
$47.16 per hour (SCHADS Level 2B) + Super + Leave loading + salary packaging
Inclusive Organisation | Be the difference in a young person’s life
- Casual ongoing opportunity based at Newcastle, NSW
- $47.16 per hour (SCHADS Level 2B) + Super + Leave loading + salary packaging
- Inclusive Organisation | Be the difference in a young person’s life
At Wellways, we believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive no matter the challenges they face. Through the Youth Community Living Support Services (YCLSS) program, you will support young people aged 15–24 experiencing serious mental health challenges to build confidence, independence and hope for the future.
What is YCLSS?
YCLSS is a government-funded, community-based program designed to empower young people living with mental illness. By providing psychosocial support the program helps participants stay connected to their communities, pursue education or employment, manage mental health and find stable housing. With Local Health District partners we provide coordinated, holistic care that supports not just individuals but their families and futures.
About The Prospect
Join the YLCSS team at Wellways, where Support Workers walk alongside participants as they navigate the journey into adulthood.
In this role, you’ll provide intensive, person-centred support to build essential life skills in areas such as:
- Social connection, leadership, and decision-making
- Teamwork, resilience, and self-esteem
- Healthy lifestyles, community service, and personal responsibility
As part of the team, you will also:
- Keep accurate and timely records to ensure high-quality support
- Be guided by Wellways’ Well Together Model and Recovery Frameworks
- Travel across the region, with some overnight stays as required
This is more than a job it’s an opportunity to support the next generation to build independence, confidence and brighter futures.
What do you need:
- Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or equivalent practical experience working in a mental health role.
- Rights to work in Australia and A current and valid Driver’s License
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
- NDIS Workers Orientation “Quality Safety and You” – free online course
What We Will Offer You
- 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
- Cultural Leave options
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
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.
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