Disability Support Worker

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, 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.

Asher House is seeking Disability Support Workers with a strong sense of commitment and loyalty, and with the flexibility to work all shifts around the clock to help support the service.

Asher House provides 24/7 care for individuals living with a disability who have high and complex physical needs. There is also potential to work across other sites in the area as the service is expanding with new supported accommodation builds currently underway. The successful applicant must be available for day shifts and be able to attend community access activities with residents. This may involve driving the work van on a regular basis. The successful applicant will also be required to do one on one activities. Please note that some of the shifts for community access will be short shifts.

WMQ is a leader in the development and delivery of support services to people with high and complex care needs. We are looking to employ staff who have a passion to support people with disabilities to live their best life.
You need to have a Certificate III or IV in an appropriate discipline, as well as be prepared to undertake specific training in the area of supports to people with high and complex care needs. Personally you need to be compassionate, positive, collaborative, have a sense of humour and think outside the box.

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

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

For more information, please contact Laura Meares via email lmeares@wmq.org.au 

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland:

 Working alongside people who love what they do

Above Award pay

Salary Packaging

Income Protection

Product Discounts

Travel Discounts

Access to discounted holiday units

Employee Assistance Program

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all.  WMQ values diversity and employee wellbeing, and fosters an environment that acknowledges the different perspectives and capabilities of our workers. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.  We are a preferred employer for older workers.  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 permanent Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.