Youth Residential Recovery Support Worker

Wellways Australia; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia is seeking a casual Youth Residential Recovery Support Worker for the Kuna Bim YRR program in Warrnambool, VIC. You will support young people aged 16–24 to develop independent living skills, engage with education or employment, and participate in meaningful activities.

Key duties include outreach and in-home style support, facilitating activities, and linking participants with Wellways services.

Qualifications

• 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 working with young people
• Current valid Driver's License and ability to undertake travel
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Experience with young people

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Right to work in Australia

National Police Check (recent)

Education

Certificate III qualification or above

Job description

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

Contact

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Sophie Woolstencroft - [e-mail]

Job Description Summary

Youth 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. W e 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.

Applications Close

24/11/2026

Contract and Location

Casual role based out of Warrnambool VIC

SCHADS 3B $52.08p/hr + Super + Salary packaging options