New opportunity to join a team to deliver high level support Salary: $37.35 - 40.05 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + Super + 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 OpportunityWe are currently seeking an experienced Psychosocial Support Service Community Connections to join our team. Our Psychosocial Support Services have intentionally been developed through testing with participants, carers, and referrers to ensure timely, needs-based, capacity-building services that support mental health recovery and exit from services, as well as the assessment and successful navigation through to NDIS and ongoing psychosocial supports under NDIS.
You will join a diverse team and lead them to provide peer-based pre-engagement group programs designed to support individuals from LGBTIQA+ and First Nations Communities with severe mental ill health to access safe, quality mental health supports and engage in mental health and psychosocial support services.
To be successful in this roleIdentify as Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait IslanderCurrent valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the roleCurrent Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening CheckRight to Work within AustraliaSatisfactory National Police Records CheckNDIS Worker Orientation Module CertificateAbout UsWellways 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, reaching 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 OfferA purpose-driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valuedAn equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environmentSalary 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 leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annumReceive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leavePaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentAccess for you and your family to our Employee Assistance ProgramFor a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Brendan Beschle on . 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. Job Description Summary CultureWe'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 ApplyThis is your opportunity to join a values-based, growing, innovative, and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
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Applications Close22/09/2024
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