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Support Worker - Arts Mentor

19/12/2025
19/01/2026
Permanent - Part Time
Telarah
Community Services,Health

About Us
The Mai-Wel Group is a Hunter region not-for-profit connecting people with possibilities for nearly 65 years. We partner with people with disability, young people and those experiencing disadvantage to build independence, confidence and real pathways into community, education, training, employment and enterprise. With a team of more than 370 people, we deliver integrated, person-centred supports across daily living and independence, social and creative participation, and real-world work-readiness programs that lead to jobs—reinvesting every dollar to grow impact across our region. Trusted, local and outcomes-driven, Mai-Wel is Full of Possible.

 

 

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact by bringing your creative arts passion to life while supporting people to thrive.

About the Role

Due to a new intake in our Creative Arts program at SCCP, we are recruiting an Arts Mentor to support participants to engage in meaningful, creative, and skills-building activities. 

This position blends creative arts mentoring with general support worker duties, offering a dynamic role for someone who is passionate, adaptable, and able to work independently.

You will:

  • Deliver 1:1 and small-group creative arts supports at SCCP Maitland

  • Provide general support work 1–2 days per week (non-arts related) at SCCP

  • Support participants in community settings where required

  • Work independently while maintaining professional boundaries and quality support delivery

  • Follow tailored support plans and promote participant choice and control

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

We’re seeking someone who:

  • Actively practices creative arts (e.g., visual art, painting, drawing, textiles, ceramics, mixed media, etc.)

  • Has experience supporting people with disability or in community-based programs

  • Can work confidently and independently

  • Is flexible to deliver both arts and general support worker duties

  • Holds high standards of professionalism, safety, and participant engagement

Requirements

  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)

  • Current First Aid & CPR

  • Valid Driver’s Licence

  • Ability to work 24 hours per week consistently

Why Join Us?

  • Make an impact in a program that values creativity and participant empowerment

  • Supportive team environment at SCCP

  • Opportunity to combine your passion for the arts with meaningful disability support work

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