Disability Support Worker

(CASUAL) Pay rates ranging from $35.46 to $39.13 dependant on qualifications, skills and experience

Your New Company

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years' experience in caring for our community, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedi

Your New Role

We are passionate about providing exceptional client centred care and support. The Disability Support Worker is responsible for delivering individualised supports to people who have disabilities including those with high and complex support needs, who are residing in their own homes. 

Our services run 7 days a week 365 days a year. The successful applicants will be able to work with minimum supervision and be adaptable within their availability to suit and meet client needs.

This role requires you to have a Comprehensively insured Motor Vehicle suitable for transporting clients, Current Driver's Licence and willingness to drive and use own vehicle in the course of work. Our DSW must come with a minimum Certificate III in the field of Aged Care, Disability or Mental Health or equivalent/relevant qualifications. (We will consider applicants working towards these qualifications) You must also have a Yellow Card or an NDIS Workers Screening Card prior to commencement. 

Key Duties Include

·        Personal care

·        Light domestic duties

·        Social support

·        Community participation

·        Medication assistance   

·        Key role accountabilities contained in attached Position Description.

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland

·        Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

·        Product Discounts

·        Travel Discounts

·        Employee Assistance Program

·        Flexible working hours

·        Working alongside people who love what they do

How to Apply

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted by clicking apply now or direct online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date.

For more information please contact Caitlin Dwyer at cdwyer2@wmq.org.au

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: 'a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all'. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.