About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just, and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the role

We’re looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, qualified Disability Support Workers for current vacancies at WesleyCare Coomera to provide assistance to individuals with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities.

As a Community Disability Support Worker, you will provide assistance to individuals with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities. Our services run 7 days a week between the hours of 6am-8pm providing you with flexibility and work life balance. As we do provide 7 day a week care, we require our Support Workers to be available for various shifts including morning, afternoon, and evenings. In this role you will have the ability to support participants by encouraging and maintaining their independence.

Supporting individuals with all aspects of daily living, including but not restricted to personal care, domestic duties, hospitality services and social/community participation.

Collaborate with a dedicated and caring team to ensure comprehensive support for clients.

Assist in implementing client-specific program to help clients accessing support to build strong social skills and encourage independence whenever possible.

Encourage and Support individuals physical, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual well-being as per their identified NDIS goals.

About you

Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent/relevant

NDIS Worker Screening Clearing held before commencing

Demonstrated ability to provide high quality personal care and lifestyle support to people with disability

Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety and infectious control issues

Demonstrated ability to provide support to individual with high complex care needs.

Relevant probity checks as required by legislation and WMQ policy.

Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQL Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy olicy.