Personal Carer Worker - Disability Support Worker Casual - SDA Services

About the role

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
• This is practical, real work where you can see the impact you make.
• 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 environment where colleagues’ step in and help
• Work for a values-driven not-for-profit organisation
• Permanent DSW Pay Rates:
• Mon–Fri (AM shifts): $36.22/hr
• Mon–Fri (Afternoon shifts): $40.75/hr
• Mon–Fri (Night shifts): $41.65/hr
• Saturday: $54.33/hr
• Sunday: $72.44/hr
• Public Holidays: $90.55/hr
• Sleepover allowance: $62.11
• Let's be honest
• 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
• 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
• Ability to work at our Coomera location
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant probity checks
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
• 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
• Apply now

If you're looking for

A Disability Support Worker role with real impact

* A supportive, team-based environment

Click Apply Now to join Wesley Mission Queensland.