Carer/ Support Worker (Vietnamese Speaking) Full-time Job

• Full time, fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2024 (Vietnamese Speaking) based in Campbelltown.
• Attractive hourly rate + superannuation + leave loading + salary packaging benefits
• Rewarding administration role in a busy call centre environment

About Us
Wellways 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.

About this opportunity

The Community Engagement Support Worker (Vietnamese) position is an integral part of the delivery of the Carer Gateway Services. This role is responsible for undertaking intake, assessment and planning services for Vietnamese speaking and other carers accessing support provided by the Carer Gateway.

The objective of the role is supporting the Coordinator Community Engagement and Volunteering to promote Wellways services, work with hard-to-reach carers, hidden caring cohorts or support Carers who are unable to access services via the Contact Centre in an outreach setting. This role will identify and facilitate opportunities that promote the inclusion of, and build the capacity of, people and community groups to access Carer Gateway services and achieve healthy, strong and connected communities.

The new Carer Gateway Services have been created in the context of national reforms and represent an exciting new era for the delivery of innovative Carer services.

Carer Gateway Services consist of six unique service types:

• Carer Support Planning: Intake needs assessment and planning
• Facilitated Carer Coaching
• In-person peer support
• In-person counselling
• Carer-directed flexible packages
• Emergency respite care

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following.

• Administration qualification, tertiary qualification in social science or a related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience
• Qualifications and/or experience working in community services, allied health or carer/family peer positions
• Satisfactory Police Check (no older than 12 months)
• NSW (Paid Worker) Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
• Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport, birth certificate or VISA
• NDIS Orientation Module
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Evidence of full COVID vaccination including booster, or a valid medical exemption

What we offer

• 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 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Deborah Cameron on

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and addressing risks of COVID-19 in the workplace. Wellways requires that all workers be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

How to apply? Apply via link https://wellways.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/WellwaysExternalCareerSite/job/NSW-Campbelltown-L1-Queen-St/Community-Engagement-Carer-Support-Worker--Vietnamese-Speaking-_JR102487?source=seek_oz