• Casual opportunity based at Penrith NSW
• $44.59 to $47.16p/hr (SCHADS Level 2B) +12% 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, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Program

The 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 Role

Are 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 following

• Completion 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 qualifications
• A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice
• Capacity to continuously develop practice in response to supervision, reflection, training, practice experience and feedback
• Rights to work in Australia and a current and valid Driver’s License
• Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement – or willing to obtain
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencement

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
• 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 Tyler Smith on [email protected] nearmejobs.eu0481 464 873

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

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 nearmejobs.eu Wellways

Job Description Summary

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.

Please select “Apply” below to complete your application.

Applications Close

09/01/2026