Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker - Casual

Sibella Care Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Sibella Care Pty Ltd seeks a dedicated Disability Support Worker to join our team in Dee Why NSW 2099. This ongoing role offers extra shifts for experienced professionals looking to complement their schedule.

You will support a male participant (8 years old) with autism/vision needs, provide personal care, assist with community access, and collaborate with families and the care team to promote independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Experience supporting children with autism, sensory needs, or vision impairments.
• Ability to provide personal care, domestic assistance, and social support.
• Proactive approach to helping clients achieve goals and participate in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with domestic tasks and routine activities.
• Support community access and participation.
• Encourage safe mobility and confidence while walking.
• Help maintain independence in daily routines.
• Collaborate with family and broader care team.
• Follow care plans and document activities accurately.

Skills

Disability support

Autism support

Vision impairment support

Personal care

Job description

We are seeking a Disability Support Worker

to join a support team in Dee Why NSW 2099 .

This opportunity is ideal for support workers seeking extra shifts to complement their existing schedule.

About The Role:

• Providing support to a male participant (8 years old) – a valid Working with Children Check is mandatory.
• Assisting with community access and participation in activities.
• Supporting the participant during walks and outings, providing gentle guidance and physical assistance when required.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Providing personal care and domestic assistance.
• Supporting safe routines while promoting the participant’s wellbeing and development.

About You:

• Female (preference).
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or vision impairments.
• Patient, calm, soothing communication, and gentle in your approach.
• Confident providing physical support when required.
• Able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with families and support teams.
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support.
• Understanding of sensory sensitivities and strategies to support emotional regulation.

Shifts Available (Ongoing):

• Tuesday: 5:00pm – 7:00pm (2 hours per week).

Additional shifts may be available in the future, subject to needs and roster availability.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, sensory needs, or vision impairments.
• Ability to provide personal care, domestic assistance, and social support.
• Proactive approach to supporting clients to achieve goals and maintain community participation.
• Physically capable of providing safe mobility support and assisting with community access.
• Ability to build rapport with children and create a positive, supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing support with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assisting with domestic tasks.
• Supporting community access and participation.
• Encouraging safe mobility and confidence while walking.
• Assisting the participant to maintain independence within daily routine.
• Working collaboratively with family members and the broader care team.
• Providing practical support tailored to the participant’s individual needs.
• Following care plans and maintaining accurate documentation.

Compliance Requirements:

• NDIS Workers Screening Check (Service NSW).
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Full Australian driver’s licence and own car.