About Us People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours? Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. About the Role If you’re seeking a career that combines compassion with rewarding work, or you’re just starting out and looking for a pathway into the care industry, this role is perfect for you! You will be enrolled into a WMQ Traineeship Program and Certificate III in Individual Support qualification, leading to competence in the provision of innovative community and home-based care and support services to a variety of customer’s with individual and varying needs and providing direct support to customer’s living in the community. Key Role Accountabilities: With every day offering new challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll be part of a supportive and inspiring team dedicated to creating a brighter future for individuals and communities. Participate in all assigned WMQ induction and onboarding programs and mandatory training including allocated Workplace Health and Safety training. Demonstrate commitment to working towards achieving a Certificate III in Individual Support. Undertake any training and assessments in the Training Plan. Attend scheduled Registered Training Organisation (RTO) training at WMQ locations. Complete on-the-job vocational placement assessment activities in a timely manner. Successful completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support qualification will conclude the WMQ Traineeship and lead to continuing employment as a qualified Care Worker – Care Stream Level 3 adhering to all outlined appointment factors. About You Customer service skills with a demonstrated desire to help people with sensitivity and understanding. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills at a level to understand instructions received and be understood. Ability and willingness to work in residences that contain household pets. Willingness to obtain a driver’s licence during traineeship period to meet Care Worker – Level 3 requirements. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles and practices of privacy, confidentiality and professional boundaries in relation to all customers and staff. What makes a difference for us: Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement. Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work. Why WMQ? 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. We offer our team members: Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace! 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 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.
