Disability Support Worker

About our Organisation

Every year, Wesley Mission Queensland touch the lives of over 100,000 Queenslanders across a diverse range of services including aged care, disability support, mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. 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 offer our team the opportunity to change lives and make a difference in the community in an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Disability Support Worker for Wesleycare Sinnamon Village, casual & PPT contracts available.

About the Role 

The primary role of a Disability Support Worker is to provide assistance to individuals with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities.  The role includes but is not limited to personal care (showering/dressing), continence support, assistance with meals, assistance with medications, domestic duties (laundry/housework/ironing/gardening), shopping. In addition, a Disability Support Worker will assist in implementing client-specific programs to help these individuals accessing support to build strong social skills and encourage independence wherever possible. Casual and Part Time opportunities are available. 

Please be aware in order to be considered for this role you will need to have completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety and You' to support compliance with the NDIS Code of Conduct. If you have not yet completed this Module please access via the link below, then once completed please upload your Certificate of Completion to the “Supporting Documents” tab in your profile.

 https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/training-course

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted online by 4pm of the closing date. 

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland

Working alongside people who love what they do
Above Award pay
Salary Packaging
Product Discounts
Travel Discounts
Employee Assistance Program

Wesley Mission Queensland is committed to workforce wellbeing and in 2021 we were awarded the Safe Work Award by WorkSafe Qld in addition to our Workplace Mental Health Program being shortlisted as a finalist in the Open Minds QLD Mental Health Awards. Our team is also rewarded with:

• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take home pay
• Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and remedial massage
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
• Flexible working hours and where applicable a hybrid working strategy

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 and WMQ Policy. 

 Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: 'a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all' and we are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.