Wellbeing Worker

• Rewarding opportunity based in Kambah, ACT
  
• Access to ongoing support and development opportunities
  
• NFP Values based company with fantastic 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 this Program

The Youth Step-Up Step-Down Program, managed in partnership with ACT Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and other Drug Services, is a 24-hour residential mental health program that aims to prevent relapse and assist adults in recovery from an acute episode of mental illness.  Our focus is on recovery and supporting individuals to live independent and fulfilling lives in the community.

About the opportunity

We aim to improve mental health outcomes for the target group as well as provide opportunities to increase knowledge, skills and confidence to manage future crisis. This is done through increased awareness of, and capacity to access community resources and support networks, as well as education and training and employment where appropriate. 

In your new role as a Wellbeing Worker, you will work within a psychosocial model to support our participants to develop on-going recovery plans encompassing social and well-being opportunities. This role will include supporting participants with managing their health and wellbeing, daily living skills, community linkages, tenancies and social skill development.

You will need:

• Qualifications in social science, community support or similar discipline, or relevant experience Lived experience of Mental Health Recovery
• 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
• 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
• 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 Cabrini d’Arcy-Stewart on ******@wellways.org

Once Applied Please click here to download a copy of 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.

In the coming weeks we will be making a small change to our recruitment portal. You may be impacted if your application is still open when these updates take place. We will email you directly if your access to our portal has been affected, and we will provide you with a new log-in link that you will need moving forward.

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here  Reconciliation | Wellways 

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.