Community Worker

Wellcare Australia is looking for a mature and experienced individuals to join our growing team of Community Workers.

About Us: Wellcare Australia promotes recovery and mental health flourishing through person-centered care and support. The core mission of Wellcare Australia is to promote and support a recovery based on hope, and an ambition for flourishing mental health, for our participants. We offer shared housing and assistance for individuals with ongoing mental health needs and are a registered NDIS provider.

Role Overview:

We seek motivated and qualified Community Support Workers for casual roles. The position involves providing holistic care within residential settings, working collaboratively with a team to support participants in their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
• Interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• Assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
• Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
• Supporting families and providing education and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
• Assisting people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
• Preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Requirements:

• High degree of empathy and motivation to contribute to our participant's recovery journey.

• A sincere commitment to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.

• Experience in residential care or community settings is highly desirable.

• Valid Working with Vulnerable People clearance, National Criminal History Check, First Aid and CPR certification, Covid-19 Vaccination, NDIS Orientation Module, and COVID-19 Infection Control Module.

• Valid full Australian driver’s license and own comprehensively insured vehicle.

What We can offer you

Wellcare Australia is a fast-growing organisation. As an employee, you will get the following benefits:

• A profession that makes a difference in people's lives.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate a work-life balance.
• A friendly, engaging, and inspirational work environment
• On-the-job training and development.
• Competitive pay rate.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter on this job ad and tell us why you are the best fit for this role and why we should hire you!

Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For Any queries, please Contact HR Manager at 0450 244 125 during business hours.

Wellcare Australia encourages applications from minorities, First Nations people and all other qualified applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Mental Health Support Work: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Australian Drivers License (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required)
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Location:

• Canberra ACT (Required)

Work Location: In person