Leisure and Lifestyle - Wellness Officer

• Located in Mayfield, Newcastle
• Permanent Part time opportunity
• Working Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 3:30pm 

About Uniting Irwin Hall

Nestled just minutes from Maitland Rd in vibrant Mayfield, Uniting Irwin Hall spans two welcoming storeys designed for comfort and community. Our dedicated, experienced team goes above and beyond to support residents, helping them stay connected and thrive every day.   Every day, our team helps residents live joyfully and meaningfully — and we’d love you to be part of it.

 What you’ll be doing in this role

Our Wellness Officers do more than assist with hospitality activities; they work closely with clients and their families to foster social connections and strengthen community bonds, creating enriching and supportive environments.

Your care work may include

• Providing quality, timely and effective wellness services
• Communicate well with clients with carried needs and backgrounds
• Promote the right and privacy of our clients, in accordance with relevant policy and legislation
• Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

Curious about working at Uniting? Click the link below to see how you can support residents to live their day their way.

A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

Who we’re looking for

• Ideally, you’ll have a Certificate II or Aged Care or Individual Support or an or working towards
• A good insight into the health, social or aged care services industries, with previous experience in aged or community care
• Assist clients with medication and recognise Health Body Systems
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you'll be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

What We Offer You

•  A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Purchase of additional leave
• Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral

Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting 

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button in this ad, fill out your details, and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as members of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.