Support Worker - Young
Wellways Australia
2B Campbell Street, Young NSW 2594
Full-Time
$45
OfficeManager
We want YOU to utilise your skills and experience as a Support Worker to assist vulnerable community members in their daily tasks and support their health and wellbeing.
Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We warmly welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with lived experience, and LGBTIQA+ communities.
About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Support Worker to join our inclusive team in Young, Boorowa and Temora.
Your role will include meal preparation, personal care, transport using the participant’s car, and accompanying them to appointments and leisure activities to help them stay engaged and confident in their community.
Ability to provide personal care to participants is essential.
You must be willing to work across array of shifts including mornings, afternoons, overnight and weekends.
Using a person-centred approach, you will assist participants to achieve their goals and advocate to help remove barriers to their success.
To be successful
• Relevant qualification or experience (Cert III/IV preferred)
• Driver’s License + Motor Vehicle Insurance
• Working with Children Check + National Police Check
• Right to Work in Australia
• NDIS Worker Screening + Orientation Module
• Physical capability to deliver personal care to male and female participants
• Availability for inactive night shift + alternating weekends
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 organization 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
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Brooke Handley, on 0401 736 795
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description
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
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteams 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.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.