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Join to apply for the Support Worker - YCLSS role at Wellways Australia1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Support Worker - YCLSS role at Wellways AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Casual opportunity based at Campbelltown.$41.76 to $45.58 phr (SCHADS Level 2B) +11.5% Super + Salary Packaging benefits!Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!Casual opportunity based at Campbelltown.$41.76 to $45.58 phr (SCHADS Level 2B) +11.5% Super + Salary Packaging benefits!Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!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, wed love to hear from you.About The ProgramThe Youth Community Living Support Services (YCLSS) is a NSW government-funded program offering time-limited, community-based psychosocial support for young people aged 15 to 24 who are experiencing serious mental illness. This initiative supports individuals who have, or are at risk of developing, a functional disability due to their mental health conditions. Delivered across five key locations in NSW, YCLSS works closely with Local Health Districts to provide coordinated and integrated care. The program offers flexible support options tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each young person, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time. Services are based on a recovery-oriented model, promoting self-determination and independence to empower young people to live well within their communities.About The RoleAre you passionate about empowering young people with mental health challenges to lead fulfilling, independent lives? Join the team at Wellways and make a meaningful difference as a Support Worker with our Youth Community Living Support Services (YCLSS) program.YCLSS is a NSW government-funded initiative supporting young people aged 15 to 24 who are living with serious mental illness and are at risk of developing a functional disability. This program provides time-limited, flexible, and tailored community-based psychosocial support in collaboration with Local Health Districts.Working within a recovery-oriented framework, you will walk alongside participants to provide intensive, person-centered support that builds resilience, life skills, and strong community connections.To be successful in this role, you will possess the followingCompletion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualificationsA contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practiceCapacity to continuously develop practice in response to supervision, reflection, training, practice experience and feedbackRights to work in Australia and a current and valid Drivers LicenseSatisfactory Police Records Check (less than 12 months old) and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement or willing to obtainNDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencementAbout 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 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 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 annumPaid 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 Krystal Kennewell, Team Leader at kkennewell@wellways.org.Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position descriptionWellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | WellwaysJob Description SummaryAs a Support Worker with Wellways'' YCLSS program, you will become a guiding force for young individuals aged 15-24, helping them navigate the complexities of mental illness and discover their strength within. Youll provide compassionate, community-based support, walking alongside them as they build resilience and essential life skills. Rooted in a recovery-focused approach, your role is about more than just offering careit''s about empowering these young people to reclaim their independence, embrace their potential, and live with purpose.CultureWere 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.Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.Applications Close01/05/2025Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesMental Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wellways Australia by 2xGet notified about new Support Associate jobs in Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia.Behaviour Support Practitioner- Entry LevelWedderburn, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoWedderburn, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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