Support Worker - Wagga Wagga

Exciting Casual opportunity based in Wagga Wagga$41.53 - 74.75 p/hr (incl. penalty rates) (SCHADS Schedule B Level 2) + 11% Super + Salary Packaging benefits!Variety of shift times available including morning, daytime and eveningAbout WellwaysWellways Australia exists to help all Australians lead active, fulfilling and inclusive lives in their community. We achieve this by supporting and working with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to ensure people have access to 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.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 opportunityAs a Support Worker, you will deliver a variety of services to participants to support them to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community. Your working day may include assistance and or support with daily life, including personal care, domestic activities, social and community participation and varying skill development activities, social and community participation and varying skill development activities.Open availability is highly regarded, however not essentialAbout YouYou'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. You may also be required to support the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) program, at the request of your employer.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.Pre employment checksMinimum Certificate 3 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care, Home and Community Care or related fields (Desired, but not essential)Applicants having experience and knowledge in psychosocial disability will be at an advantageA current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicleNational Police Check (completed within the last 12 months) and Working with Children CheckNDIS Orientation Certificate - free online courseNDIS Worker Screening CheckManual Handling training would be desiredAbout UsWellways supports inclusivity and we're proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.We are invested in your professional development and will support you in fulfilling your career ambitionsSalary 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 leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2650 per annumAccess for you and your family to Employee Assistance ProgramA positive, culturally safe and inclusive workplaceFor a confidential discussion about the role please contact Christine Huthwaite on 02 59255974Once you APPLY click here for a position descriptionWellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.