Wellways is looking for a compassionate and reliable Disability Support Worker to join our supportive team on a casual basis. This role is ideal for someone who brings warmth, patience and genuine care to their work, with experience in mental health highly regarded.
You will deliver person‑centred support to individuals living with disability, ensuring they feel safe, valued and supported in their everyday lives. This role offers a variety of shifts designed to suit your lifestyle, including overnight and weekend work, while providing 24/7 care to participants in their home setting.
Your Responsibilities
- Providing respectful personal care and daily living support
- Supporting participants overnight to ensure comfort and safety
- Building trusting, caring relationships through consistent and compassionate support
About You
You bring a caring and compassionate approach to supporting people with disability and are reliable, dependable and committed to consistently showing up for participants. Experience supporting people living with mental health challenges is highly regarded. You are comfortable working overnight and weekend shifts and have a genuine willingness to learn, with training provided.
Previous experience working in disability, community services or mental health is valued. We also recognise life experience, including experiences gained as a carer, parent or through supporting others.
If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Pre‑employment Requirements
- Minimum qualification in Individual Support/Community Services is desirable
- Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport or birth certificate
- A current valid Driver’s License and an insured and registered vehicle
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online certificate
What We Will Offer You
- 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 to pay for rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing before tax
- Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
- Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Paid Cultural Leave (where applicable)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
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📌 Support Worker (Fraser Coast Regional)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Fraser Coast Regional
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