Description:
About Us
Wesley Mission Queensland 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 Disability Support Worker, you will provide assistance to individuals with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities. Our services run 7 days a week providing you with flexibility and work life balance. As we do provide 7 day a week care, we require our Support Workers to be available for a mix of morning, afternoon and evening shifts. In this role you will have the ability to support participants by encouraging and maintaining their independence. This role will provide you with great variety in your work including but not limited to:
- Perform personal care, domestic duties, assistance with meals and medication
- Provide In home, centre based and overnight respite
- Enable social and community participation
- Assist in implementing client-specific programs to encourage independence whenever possible
- Promote individuals physical, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual well-being.
About you
- Relevant qualifications in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent/relevant
- Demonstrate a strong ability to work independently and manage your work effectively
- Possess a valid Driver’s licence, vehicle and comprehensive insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Card
- Hold a current first Aid Certificate
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.
WMQ'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 Policy.