Home Care Worker - Melton Region at Wellways Australia

Geelong, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

36.23

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Empathy, Caring, Resilience, Independent Thinking, Proactive Thinking, Teamwork, Following Direction, Manual Handling, First Aid

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Casual opportunity located in Geelong, VIC $36.23 p/h + Super + salary packaging benefits up to $15,899 per annum. Build a rewarding career with an organization that truly puts people first! 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, we’d love to hear from you. About this opportunity 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. To be successful in this role, you will possess the following Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services or related fields (an advantage but not mandatory) or relevant experience A current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check Manual handling training desirable Rights to work in Australia Willing to work flexible hours on a fortnightly roster Availability and willingness to use personal smartphone (iPhone or Android) Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one NDIS Workers Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate 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 organisation 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 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 Steven Hull on shull2@wellways.org Click here to download 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 Job Description Summary 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 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 24/04/2026 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

The role involves making a positive impact on the lives of others by providing care and support in the community. The worker must be passionate, empathetic, and capable of handling challenges while working independently and within a team structure.