Disability Support Workers - SIL

Aligned Community Care; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent roster

Training in behaviour support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aligned Community Care is recruiting casual Disability Support Workers to join our SIL teams across Rossmore, Kemps Creek and the Campbelltown region. You will support people with psychosocial disabilities and mental health needs to live as independently as possible within SIL homes.

This 2:1 role often includes a teammate and access to ongoing training, with shifts 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, and 10pm-6am on a 24/7 roster.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including autism and intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Respond calmly to behaviours of concern using proactive de-escalation.
• Follow care plans and restrictive practices where required.
• Provide daily living support, including meals, transport, and medication assistance.
• Keep accurate shift notes and records.

Job description

Disability Support Worker: SIL (2:1 & 1:1) | Multiple Sites Available | Casual

About Us

Aligned Community Care is a registered NDIS provider specialising in mental health, psychosocial disability, SIL, complex behaviours and more. We believe the best outcomes come from consistency, compassion and evidence-based support, and we want people who genuinely care about making a difference.

Bring your energy and make a real difference!

We’re growing our Supported Independent Living (SIL) teams across Rossmore, Kemps Creek and the Campbelltown region, and we’re looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who bring positivity, drive and heart to every shift. This is a casual position (TFN) with an ongoing roster.

About the Role

You’ll support people with Psychosocial disabilities, Mental Health and Neurological conditions to live confidently and as independently as possible in their SIL homes. That means building a genuine, trusting connection, keeping things fun and motivating, and always putting their goals and choices first.

You’ll never be on your own. This is a 2:1 role, so there’s usually a teammate by your side, backed by an experienced Disability Service Manager, On Call Team and ongoing training to help you handle the more complex parts of the job.

What Your Shifts Look Like

Supports run across a 24/7 roster and will vary with their needs, goals and preferences. Additional shifts are available across other sites for team members with flexible availability.

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Must be available for this shift)

10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Active Nights)

What You’ll Do

Respond calmly to behaviours of concern using proactive de-escalation strategies.

Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans, medication plans and individual care plans, including authorised restrictive practices where required.

Provide wound management care and daily living support, including transports, meal preparation, household tasks and medication assistance.

Help build routines, independence and life skills.

Get out and about in the community, pursuing interests and goals.

Use trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches.

Keep accurate shift notes, incident reports and records.

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience supporting people with complex needs, including autism, intellectual disabilities and behaviours of concerns; physical aggression, self-harm, absconding and property damage etc.

A good understanding of, or experience with, restrictive practices.

A positive, upbeat and active approach, and the energy to keep things engaging.

A reliable, flexible, professional and person-centred attitude.

What You’ll Get

A consistent, ongoing roster

Supportive leadership and mentoring

Ongoing paid training in behaviour support and more

Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Australian driver’s licence and reliable transport

NSW Working With Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Australian Police Check

Current First Aid & CPR certificate

Medication administration training (or willingness to complete it)

100 points of ID

Current right to work in Australia (applicants without it can’t be considered)