Wellways Australia

Support Worker - Young

Wellways Australia  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

  • Exciting Casual opportunities based in Young, NSW!
  • SCHADS 2B - $45.12 - 81.22 per hour (including casual loading, excluding shift-type rates) + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
  • This position requires regular travel to clients' houses including out of town clients. Candidates must have access to a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver's license.

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

  • 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 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

Are you passionate, empathetic, caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact in the lives of others then we want to hear from you!

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewardingAll 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.

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.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close

12/07/2026

Wellways Australia

About Wellways Australia

Wellways Australia is a leading national mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.

We work with a diverse range of people, their families and carers to identify needs and goals to build good lives in the community This includes creating a home, getting a job and building meaningful relationships.

We also deliver services to people with multiple, complex needs and often do this in partnership with clinical services, health support agencies and government.

Our services are informed by current evidence on mental health, rehabilitation and community inclusion, together with an understanding of people’s lived experience – what works for them.

We are a registered NDIS service provider. Our knowledgeable staff have the right community connections. We offer: support co-ordination, group based activities, assistance to access community, skills development, assistance with household tasks and personal care, housing and tenancy, help with budgeting and travel training.

Many of our staff draw from their own experience of mental health issues to provide peer support in services, education courses, advocacy workshops and our advice and referral Helpline.

Our commitment to advocacy is central. We consult with consumers, carers, government and local business to ensure people have better opportunities to get well, stay well and fully participate in the community without stigma.

For information visit wellways.org or contact us on 1300 111 400.

Advice and referral information is also available. Call our Helpline on 1300 111 500.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
1978
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