Care Worker - Trainee

Care Worker - Trainee

Start Your Career in Community Aged Care

Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a meaningful career pathway? Join Wesley Mission Queensland's Community Aged Care North team as a Care Worker - Trainee and earn while you learn.

This unique opportunity combines paid employment with a Certificate III in Individual Support, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to build a rewarding career supporting older Australians and people living with disability in the community.

Upon successful completion of the traineeship and qualification, you will have the opportunity to transition into a qualified Care Worker role, subject to meeting all appointment requirements.

Your Role as a Care Worker - Trainee

As a Care Worker - Trainee, you will work alongside experienced team members to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support services within customers' homes and communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working towards completion of a Certificate III in Individual Support through the WMQ Traineeship Program.
• Participating in all required training, induction programs, and workplace learning activities.
• Attending scheduled Registered Training Organisation (RTO) training sessions.
• Supporting customers to maintain independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Assisting with care and support activities in accordance with customer care plans.
• Building positive relationships with customers, families, carers, and colleagues.
• Identifying and reporting health, safety, and environmental hazards.
• Maintaining privacy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times.
• Contributing positively to a collaborative and customer-focused team environment.

What We Offer

At Wesley Mission Queensland, we invest in our people and provide opportunities for growth, development, and wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• Paid employment while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Career progression opportunities within aged care and community services.
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supportive and values-based workplace culture.
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in your local community every day.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking caring and motivated individuals who demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for helping people.
• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to quality care.
• Empathy, patience, and sensitivity when working with diverse customers.
• Basic technology skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to completing a Certificate III in Individual Support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• A positive attitude and willingness to embrace learning opportunities.

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

While not essential, the following would be highly regarded:

• Previous volunteer or paid experience in customer service, community services, disability support, aged care, hospitality, or retail.
• Experience supporting older people or people living with disability.
• Current driver's licence.
• Familiarity with mobile technology and digital applications.

Essential Requirements

• Enrolment in the WMQ Certificate III in Individual Support Traineeship Program.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy).
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.
• Ability and willingness to work in homes where household pets may be present.
• Willingness to obtain a driver's licence during the traineeship period.
• Ability to attend training and workplace learning activities as required.

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters  

Home care means something different to everyone. At Wesley Mission Queensland, we care with a purpose. Our Community Aged Care team is more than just a workplace, it’s a community built on compassion, dignity, and respect. 

Why Join WMQ’s Community Aged Care Team! 

It is deeply rewarding and a chance to build genuine relationships, provide comfort and dignity to support our customers in maintaining their independence and quality of life. It is more than just care, it is about creating a warm, respectful and environment where every individual feels valued and heard. For those who are compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care, aged care work is not just a job, it’s a calling.

Apply Now!

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Start your career journey with Wesley Mission Queensland and gain a nationally recognised qualification while making a positive impact in your community.

About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) 

Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do. 

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.