Disability Support Worker

1 week ago


Warragul, Victoria, Australia Wellways Full time

Come join a team of like minded Support Workers as you support vulnerable members of the community in navigating through their day-to-day tasks and enforcing improved health and wellbeing.

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Part time opportunity to join a leading provider of disability and mental health services:


  • Work in Warragul and Bairnsdale
  • 25 hours per week:
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Penalty rates + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

  • 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 the opportunity


We have an incredible opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a small supportive and inclusive team in providing quality support to our clients.

We offer carer support services, homeless outreach and registered services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

As a passionate Support Worker, you will be responsible for the delivery of services purchased through the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).


You will use a person-centered approach to provide individual support and practical assistance to participants to assist them in achieving their goals identified under the participants' NDIA plan including the Support Categories that Wellways currently provides as a registered provider with the NDIS.

You will utilise your great problem-solving skills to take ownership of the role through advocating for clients to reach their full potential and eliminate any barriers to their success.


To be successful in this role

  • Certificate 3 or 4 Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care
  • Current valid Driver's License
  • Current Motor Vehicle Insurance
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Satisfactory National Police Records Check
  • Right to Work within Australia
  • NDIS Worker Screening clearance and Working With Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
  • Physically capable to deliver personal care to participants
  • Evidence of COVID vaccination with booster or valid medical exemption

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
With an open-door policy, all feedback and ideas are welcome in our team.

In addition to training, constant support and regular supervision, we offer a mentorship program to help you meet your goals.


We also 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, we encourage you to contact
Rebecca Webb on


Once you apply, please click here for a copy of the position description


Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and addressing risks of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Wellways requires that all workers be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment.
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption.
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


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