Youth Residential Recovery Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

17.5% leave loading

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited in Warrnambool, VIC is seeking a Casual Support Worker for the Kuna Bim Youth Residential Rehabilitation (YRR) program. You will support young people aged 16–24 to develop independent living skills and assist their engagement with education or employment.

Afternoon shifts and weekends are available. You will build trusting relationships, provide regular face-to-face support, create meaningful activities, and connect participants with Wellways services to promote social

Qualifications

• Certificate III qualification or above
• Experience working with young people
• Current valid Driver’s License and ability to travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

Responsibilities

• Engage participants in the program and develop professional relationships
• Conduct regular face-to-face support to monitor and assist with key areas
• Develop meaningful activities and encourage participant engagement
• Encourage linkages to a range of activities and other Wellways services
• Provide direct practical support to help participants attain skills for social inclusion

Skills

Experience with young people

Face-to-face support

Relationship building

Education

Certificate III or above

Tools

NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Job description

Position Details

Casual role based out of Warrnambool VIC SCHADS 3B $52.08p/hr + Super + Salary packaging options

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.

Afternoon shifts and weekends.

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.

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.

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

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Applications Close 24/11/2026