Wellways

Home Care Support Worker - First Nations Support Worker

Suite 3, Level 3, 33 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153 Part time

Home Care Support Worker | Consumer Directed Services | Harris Park, NSW

  • Join a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services invested in helping people in our communities
  • Exciting casual opportunity based in Earlwood, Sydney NSW
  • Schedule E – Level 3.2 (SCHADS) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

About the opportunity

At Wellways, Consumer Directed Services (CDS) are services which are led and funded at the individual consumer level. In this context, the consumer is empowered to direct their supports in a way which meets their individual needs and aspirations. Initiatives such as; iCare programs (Lifetime Care and Support Scheme, Dust Disease and Workers Care), private fee-paying arrangements and other disability related initiatives, create the environment in which these services are delivered.

We are looking for an experienced Support Worker who will enjoy supporting our participant with daily activities. The successful candidate preferably will be someone with flexible availability (highly desirable) and a commitment to providing a reliable and person-centered support to our participant.

About You

You're a passionate, empathetic and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others. You relish a challenge and new experience. You're calm, collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need. You are an independent, proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tight-knit team.

If this is you, you're in luck! We have the perfect opportunity for you to do all of these things - right here, with us.

What do you need?

  • Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services or related fields (an advantage but not mandatory)
  • A current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle
  • Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old]
  • Satisfactory Working with Children Check
  • Rights to work in Australia
  • Willing to work flexible hours on a fortnightly roster
  • Availability and willingness to use personal smartphone (iPhone or Andriod)
  • Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
  • NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Workers Check (NDISWC)
  • NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Clara Moreira - CMoreira@wellways.org

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment. We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with lived experience of mental health and disability to apply.                                                                                                                       

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

Job Description Summary

Support Workers are the front line of our Consumer Directed Services, providing consumers with the personalised, evidence-based supports that assist consumers to meet their individual needs and achieve their aspirations. Accordingly, Support Workers deliver a wide range of supports to support a participants activities of daily living like personal care, continence management, feeding and mobilising. Support workers may also be required to support with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as companionship, transport, shopping, meal preparation, domestic assistance, medication management.

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

22/05/2026