About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited 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

As a Team Leader you will focus on leading, supporting and developing Disability Support Workers in the provision of high quality, comprehensive personal care assistance and lifestyle support to people with a disability and/or high and complex care needs. This involves ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with Wesley Mission Queensland policies and procedures.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Assist with the overall development of the care team, helping individual staff to expand on their skills and practices to deliver and provide excellent care.

Mentor and train staff where necessary and assist with the development of staff as required.

Work as part of a team and assist with the leading, supporting and developing of staff to provide integrated service to meet each residents’ individual needs.

Assist with leading and developing staff, helping them to understand the importance of best practice in the supporting of residents with all aspects of daily living including but not restricted to, personal care, associated light domestic duties, hospitality services, and social /community participation.

Contribute to the leading, supporting and developing of staff, to ensure residents attain and maintain their optimum degree of independence and quality of life.

Provide residents with a physically and emotional secure environment and promote their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing, helping to lead, support and develop others in its delivery.

Work within the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and NDIS requirements

About You

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

Certificate III in Disability, Aged Care or Qualifications in Leisure and Lifestyle Certificate IV, or related field, from a nationally registered provider.

Proven ability to provide leadership, support others and help through support with the development of their co-workers.

Demonstrated skills and experience in establishing supports for people with a disability and/or high and complex support requirements, particularly around their needs and wants.

Highly effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment to build collaborative relationships with residents, families, colleagues, management and other external stakeholders.

Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety and infection control issues

What makes a difference for us:

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

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy (NDIS Worker Screening Clearance held before commencing. NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You completed before starting).

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

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 Limited'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 Limited Policy.