Care Workers

About Us

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.

Your new role

As a Care Worker you will be responsible for delivering quality care services to clients in their own homes in accordance with their care plan. Our services run 7 days a week from 6am to 9pm providing you with flexibility and work life balance. While you will be supported by a team, on a day to day basis you will be working in the community with minimal supervision so the confidence to work independently is a must. 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. 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).

Key duties include

• Personal care (showering/dressing)
• Assistance with meals
• Domestic Assistance (cleaning)
• Shopping
• Assistance with transport for medical appointments
• Social activities & Carer Support
• In home respite care and access to other services and any other tasks as stated in the care plan. 

How to apply

Applications 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  

Why Join Us  

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.