Home Care Worker

- Exciting casual opportunity based in Albury/Wodonga region - Variety of shift times available including evening and sleepover nights - $36.23- $65.21 p/hr (with penalty rates) (SCHADS Schedule 3E, Level 2) + 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 your new role Wellways are excited to offer the position of Home Care Worker, this role will suit someone who enjoys interacting and supporting our participant with their daily activities. You have the flexibility to work a variety of shift times available including evening, active and sleepover nights In this role you will work on the front line of our Consumer Directed Services, delivering a wide range of services to support participants activities of daily living. This role requires you will work closely with the person to ensure their individual needs are met. Home Care Workers are the front line of our programs, providing consumers with the personalised support to assist our participants to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. No day will be the same and may include providing supports such as companionship, personal care, meal preparation, domestic assistance and medication management. An essential element of your role is that you will actively contribute to the continuous improvement of care provided to participants. You will need: - Certificate lll Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (Desirable but not essential) or equivalent working or lived experience - Currents Drivers Licence - Satisfactory National Police Records Check - Current Working with Children Check - Right to Work in Australia - NDIS Worker Screening check - NDIS Workers 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 (Not applicable for Casual roles) - 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 Christine Huthwaite on chuthwaite@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 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 ourwork, whichis enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure 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 02/11/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr