Youth Representative

5 months ago

Upper Mount Gravatt, Australia Wellways Full time

**A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health**:

- ** Full time fixed term opportunity until 30/06/2026 based in Upper Mount Gravatt**:

- ** $37.82 per hour + Salary Packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% Leave loading**
- 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 Program**

The **Young Carer Support Worker** position is an integral part of the delivery of the Carer Gateway services program. This newly created role is responsible for identifying and delivering appropriate support to Young Carers across South East Queensland.

The objective of the role is to undertaking intake, assessment and planning and referral/coordination services in an outreach setting for Young Carers who are unable to access services via the Contact Centre.

This role will identify and facilitate opportunities that promote the inclusion of, and build the capacity of, people and community groups to access Carer Gateway services and achieve healthy, strong and connected communities.

The new Carer Gateway Services have been created in the context of national reforms and represent an exciting new era for the delivery of innovative Carer services.

Reporting to the Coordinator Community Engagement and Volunteering the role will work under limited direction and be responsible for:

- Identifying Young Carers in the community and raising awareness about their caring role.
- Providing information, referral and support to Young Carers.
- Promote awareness of Carer Gateway supports to service providers including through the education system and other youth focussed organisations
- Support the delivery of specific projects and activities. This may include identifying potential partners, coordinating events and working with schools to identify and support Young Carers.
- Support Young Carers with a high level of customer service ensuring Young Carers are listened to with patience and non-judgement
- Provide Intake, Planning and Assessment services to Young Carers as outlined in the Carer Support Framework
- Work with Young Carers to establish and implement agreed action plans
- Ensuring the service approach incorporates the following service principles: Carer Focussed, Practical and Flexible, Inclusive
- Creating an environment which Young Carers will find welcoming, real and inclusive
- Develop supportive relationships with Young Carers which are positive and are built on Wellways values

**To be successful in this role**

Having a comprehensive understanding of child, youth, and adolescent mental health as it relates to the caring role, and coupled with skills learned through education and training you will facilitate the development of social connections within the Young Carer community whilst also encouraging inclusivity.

You will also need:

- Minimum Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or similar
- Experience of working with Young people
- Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Right to Work within Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- 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**
- 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 **Marcela Moreno Ramirez**, on **0478 409 514.**

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

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