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Job Description
Exciting Causal opportunity based in Mackay
SCHADS 2B $43.08p/h 11.5 Super Salary packaging options
A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services
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. Even if you only meet some of the criteria wed love to hear from you.
About You
Youre a passionate empathetic and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others. You relish a challenge and new experience. Youre calm collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need.
You are an independent proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tightknit team.
If this is you youre in luck: we have the perfect opportunity for you to do all of these things right here with us!
About the role
Working within a multidisciplinary team you will be supporting young active participants with both complex physical and social needs. If you enjoy a varied working day that includes outdoor activities as well as community access. Your role will be to engage with our people and encourage and support them to get the most out of each day!
Support categories include assistance with daily life transport assistance with social and community participation improved daily living skills etc.
Your ability to cover a range of shifts including sleepovers weekends is highly desirable.
Preemployment requirements:
- Minimum Qualification in Certificate 3 in Individual support is desirable but on the job training will be provided
- Any previous experience either working with or those shaped by your own life experiences are highly valued these can include those of a carer/parent
- Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport or birth certificate
- A current valid Drivers License and an insured and registered vehicle
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- Blue Card and Yellow Card/NDIS Workers Screening Check (Current or must obtain prior to employment)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate free online certificate
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 $15899enables 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 $2650 per annum
- Receive 17.5 leave loadingevery 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 please contact
Mel Cross Team Leader 0
Shan Beasley Service Manager
Please note: successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date
Please click here to download a copy of 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
Job Description Summary
The Disability Support Worker offers carer support services and is responsible for the delivery of services purchased through the NDIA.Culture
Were passionate about ourwork whichis enjoyable challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure 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 2000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select Apply below to complete your application.
Applications Close
24/04/2025Employment Type
Part-Time
