Carer Hub Navigator – Katoomba

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 opportunity

Are you a passionate and community-minded individual who thrives on connecting with others and making a real difference? Do you have a deep understanding of your local community and a knack for helping people navigate support services? If so, we're looking for Carer Hub Navigators – who will be the welcoming face and guiding hand for carers in our new Carer Hubs. This is an exciting new role designed to integrate community development and community engagement approaches to raise awareness and enhance accessibility to Carer Gateway services through our Carer Gateway Hub.

The Carer Services Navigator role is based in the Katoomba/Blue Mountains region, providing consistent presence and reliable support to carers while adopting a 'no wrong door' approach. Working in collaboration with a team, you will actively build strong, sustainable relationships with community organisations, health services, schools, aged care facilities and local government agencies to further strengthen and embed carer support locally.

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
• SCHADS 4B ($46.70 ph) + super + salary packaging benefits
• Full time opportunity based in Katoomba/Blue Mountains NSW

The role has four core functions:

• To create seamless connections between Carers and vital community resources, cultivating meaningful relationships that support wellbeing and independence.
• Supporting Carers to thrive, focusing on holistic well-being, going beyond basic needs to help carers achieve their full potential.
• The service is Carer focused, ‘how can we help’ and a ‘no wrong door approach’.
• Oversee the Katoomba Carer Hub, facilitating social interaction and promoting wellbeing, connection and a sense of belonging.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience working with family carers in mental health, alcohol and other drugs, community support services
• Certificate IV or above in a support discipline and/or Equivalent Community sector experience
• Current valid Driver’s Licence
• Strong technology skills
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (within 12 months)
• WWCC
• NDIS Workers Screening check
• Appropriate IT Skills
• Right to Work within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

What we offer:

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

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.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.