Youth Residential Recovery Support Worker

Build a rewarding career with an organization that truly puts people first!
Casual role based out of Warrnambool VIC
SCHADS 3B $52.08p/hr + Super + Salary packaging options
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 this Program
The Kuna Bim Youth Residential Rehabilitation (YRR) program is funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The service is delivered to assist and support young people aged between 16 to 24 years of age who are experiencing, or at risk of mental health challenges and require support in their daily lives.
About the Opportunity
As a Support Worker you are required to assist young people to develop independent living skill, support them engaging with education or employment. You will encourage participants to make better lifestyle choices and engage them in healthy meaningful activities.
Key responsibilities include but limited to:
Engage participants in the program where appropriate and develop professional and trusting working relationships
Conduct regular face to face support to connect with the person and to monitor and offer support around key areas
Develop meaningful activities and encourage participant’s engagement.
Encourage linkages into a range of activities to support achievement of goals, including all other Wellways services
Provide direct practical support to participants to attain the skills required to meet the goals identified to ensure social inclusion, including group activities as appropriate.
You will also need:
Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health issues, generally a Certificate III qualification or above
Experience in working with young people
Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
Right to Work within Australia
Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
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.
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 $2,650 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 Sophie Woolstencroft - swoolstencroft@wellways.org
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Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
Job Description SummaryYouth Residential Recovery Support Worker. Afternoon shifts and weekends.
Culture
We’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 Apply
This 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 Close24/11/2026