Home Care Worker

Overview

Join Wellways as a Home Care Worker

• Join the Team at Coma in an exciting casual opportunity
• Now offering flexibility and extended shifts to maximise your potential
• $28.12 - 28.98 phr (SCHADS Level 3E) + Penalty Rates + Salary packaging

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're excited to offer a rewarding casual opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting others in their daily lives. As a Home Care Worker, you'll provide personalised, hands-on support to help participants live independently and meaningfully. Your role includes:

• Companionship and social support
• Meal preparation and domestic assistance
• Medication support
• Promoting independence and well-being

You'll be on the frontline of our Consumer Directed Services, working closely with participants to meet their individual needs. No two days are the same, and your contribution will help shape the quality of care we deliver.

About You

You're a compassionate and resilient individual, ready to make a real difference in the lives of others. Independent yet team-oriented, you thrive in dynamic environments and bring a calm, proactive approach to every challenge. Ideally, you have flexible availability and a strong commitment to delivering reliable, person-centered support.

You will need:

• Certificate III in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (Desirable but not essential) or equivalent working or lived experience
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (within the last 12 months)
• 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
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every 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, we encourage you to contact Sushmita Acharya on sacharya@wellways.org. Once you APPLY click here for 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
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: 14/09/2025

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