Disability Support Workers

Wellness Australia Group is looking for experienced team members who want to make a positive change!

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS - Gympie / Mary Valley Region

What we offer?

• Supportive, inclusive, and innovative culture
• Flexible working conditions – lifestyle and family friendly
• Above award rates paid
• Access to Wellness Australia Group holiday properties
• Career progression and rewards program
• Security and stability
• Regular training and professional development

Wellness Australia Group embodies an inclusive positive culture that exemplifies kindness and respect to all whilst having a lot of fun, in a safe environment, looking after the wellbeing of mind, body and spirit. Wellness Australia Group wish for all to live their best lives making the ordinary, extraordinary.

Wellness Australia Group mission is to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and their families by providing wellness and lifestyle programs in inclusive communities creating opportunities for connection and purpose.

Wellness Australia Group provides first class integrated care, support, short and long-term accommodation for people living with disabilities.

About the role, and you!

• Experience in supporting clients with a disability (physical and/or intellectual/mental health) or with Residential youth or age care programs 
• Nursing or allied health experience highly regarded
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude, sense of humour and a ready smile
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy
• Model reliability and flexibility by being able to work varied hours and days to meet the needs of the client (rostered shifts with reliable hours)
• Ability to undertake shifts 6am - 2pm, and 2pm - 10pm preferred
• Availability to do active overnights will be highly regarded
• Understanding of NDIS Quality & Safeguards values and purpose
• A belief in anything is possible and the fortitude to assist others to make that happen
• Experience in restrictive practices techniques
• Interested in neuroscience techniques and a passion for working with people with dual diagnosis/Positive Behaviour Support Plans; assisting people find better ways to communicate and identify ways in which to meet the clients needs creating a safe environment; establishing trust and working together to create stable foundations for clients to live their best life
• Successful candidates will receive ongoing training in a supportive work environment

All applicants must have:

• Australian Citizenship or correct Visa to work in Australia
• Current Australian Drivers license
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or be willing to obtain, Wellness will pay for this)
• Willingness to undergo an “NDIS Worker Screening Check” and a Suitability Card (Blue Card) prior to commencing employment

Want to apply?

To apply please email *********@wellnessaustraliagroup.com.au with:

• Copy of your Resume with relevant referees
• A one-page cover letter addressing your interest in this role, availability and how your experience & values align with Wellness Australia Group to provide the best possible support for people living with disabilities.
  Wellness Australia Group respects the special place our nation’s first people hold in our communities and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and of mature age. Wellness Australia Group is committed to creating social change and inclusive opportunities for everyone.