• Join a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services invested in helping people in our communities
• Casual opportunities based in Ultimo, Sydney
• Schedule E - Level 3.1 (SCHADS) + Penalty rates + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + leave loading

About the role

Wellways is seeking Casual Support Workers to join our team. To Wellways, a Support Worker is as unique and individual as the participants they support. They come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but they share a common passion. If you share our passion of helping people and want to make a difference in someone's life, then we look forward to receiving your application!

Our participant is a lovely professional gentleman with a spinal cord injury who requires assistance with personal care. This is an ongoing program 7 days a week that requires someone with the flexibility to work early shifts 0630-0830. There are also other opportunities in other suburbs for the right applicant.

What do you need?

• Ideal candidate will have experience in supporting someone with a Spinal Cord Injury and providing bowel care, training will be provided for the right candidate
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services or related fields (an advantage but not mandatory)
• A current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle (is not required for Ultimo participant)
• Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old]
• Satisfactory Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Workers Check (NDISWC)
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate

About Wellways

Our Values: Honesty, Acceptance, Fairness, Commitment, Participation

Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.

Why us?

Wellways supports an inclusive approach in both the workplace and community where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognized organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites where you can gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

In return for your hard work, you will receive:

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• An Employee Assistance Program which aims to support and empower employees and their loved ones
• For a full list of our staff benefits, visit https://www.wellways.org/careers-wellways

How to Apply

To apply and to download a copy of the position description please click Apply Now & enter ref code: 5611820.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Cunningham, Team Leader on 02 9053 2419.

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment. ​