Home Care Support Worker - First Nations Support Worker at Wellways Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal care, Continence management, Feeding assistance, Mobilising support, Companionship, Transport, Shopping assistance, Meal preparation, Domestic assistance, Medication management, Person-centered support, Communication, Resilience, Proactive thinking

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Home Care Support Worker | Consumer Directed Services | Harris Park, NSW Join a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services invested in helping people in our communities Exciting casual opportunity based in Earlwood, Sydney NSW Schedule E – Level 3.2 (SCHADS) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits About the opportunity At Wellways, Consumer Directed Services (CDS) are services which are led and funded at the individual consumer level. In this context, the consumer is empowered to direct their supports in a way which meets their individual needs and aspirations. Initiatives such as; iCare programs (Lifetime Care and Support Scheme, Dust Disease and Workers Care), private fee-paying arrangements and other disability related initiatives, create the environment in which these services are delivered. We are looking for an experienced Support Worker who will enjoy supporting our participant with daily activities. The successful candidate preferably will be someone with flexible availability (highly desirable) and a commitment to providing a reliable and person-centered support to our participant. About You You're 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. You're 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 tight-knit team. If this is you, you're in luck! We have the perfect opportunity for you to do all of these things - right here, with us. What do you need? Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 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 Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] Satisfactory Working with Children Check Rights to work in Australia Willing to work flexible hours on a fortnightly roster Availability and willingness to use personal smartphone (iPhone or Andriod) 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 For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Clara Moreira - CMoreira@wellways.org Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. 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. We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement. Job Description Summary Support Workers are the front line of our Consumer Directed Services, providing consumers with the personalised, evidence-based supports that assist consumers to meet their individual needs and achieve their aspirations. Accordingly, Support Workers deliver a wide range of supports to support a participants activities of daily living like personal care, continence management, feeding and mobilising. Support workers may also be required to support with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as companionship, transport, shopping, meal preparation, domestic assistance, medication management. Culture We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams 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 22/05/2026 Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf 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 We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.

Responsibilities

Support workers provide personalized, evidence-based care to assist participants with daily living activities such as personal care, feeding, and mobility. They also assist with instrumental activities including companionship, transport, meal preparation, and medication management.