Disability Support Worker - Specialist Disability Accommodation Services
Join Wesley Mission Queensland as a Disability Support Worker in our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) team.
This is hands-on, meaningful work where you support vulnerable people with disability to build independence in their everyday lives.
In this role, you will:
- Led by Registered Nurses
- Trained to practice High Intensity Supports (i.e. Dysphasia management, Epilepsy, Tracheostomy).
- Provide personal care and daily living support (meals, hygiene, household tasks)
- Support individuals to build independence and life skills
- Assist with community access and participation
- Work collaboratively with a team to deliver active supports and, person-centred care
What your day can look like
No two days are the same. You might:
- Help someone cook their first independent meal
- Support a resident to confidently leave home and access the community
- Deliver responsive support to individuals with complex needs, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
- Build trust through everyday routines, conversations, and shared activities
What’s in it for you
- Free secure on-site parking
- Career progression across various “internal” disability support programs or the wider WMQ business
- Ongoing training & development
- Supportive team setting where colleagues’ step in and help
- Work for a values-driven not-for-profit organisation
This is a highly rewarding role within a complex support environment.
You’ll work alongside people with diverse and sometimes complex support needs
Every day brings different situations and opportunities to make a difference
Building trust, skills, and independence takes time and consistency
The reward is seeing the progress people make and knowing you played a part in helping them achieve their goals
About you
We’re looking for reliable, genuine people who want to build a career in disability support.
You will have:
- A caring, respectful, and patient approach
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine interest in supporting people to live independently
- A background in mental health support
Requirements
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence – with full comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
About the service
Our Supported Disability Accommodation is more than a service - it’s a home.
We focus on:
- Supporting choice and independence
- Building confidence through everyday routines
- Creating a safe, consistent, and respectful environment
About Wesley Mission Queensland
Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people across disability, aged care, mental health, and community services for over 100 years.
We focus on:
- Practical, person-centred support
- Building independence and wellbeing
- Supporting our employees as well as the people we serve