Disability Support Workers - SIL

Aligned Community Care; Strathfield Municipal Council; Presencial; AUD 39.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Aligned Community Care is hiring a Disability Support Worker to assist a young person with autism in North Strathfield. The role is casual (TFN) with a 2:1 support model and ongoing roster, backed by an experienced Disability Service Manager and training.

You’ll provide personal care, daily living support, and community activities while following care plans and safety procedures. Flexibility across 24/7 shifts is required to meet client needs.

Formación

• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including autism and behaviours of concern.
• Ability to work in a 2:1 support model with a teammate and supervisor.
• Capability to follow care plans and maintain accurate shift notes.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care and daily living support, including meal prep and basic household tasks.
• Support independence, routines and life skills development.
• Get out into the community and pursue client interests and goals.
• Respond calmly to behaviours of concern using de-escalation strategies.
• Follow care plans, including any prescribed medication support and safety procedures.
• Keep accurate shift notes and incident records.

Descripción del empleo

Disability Support Worker: SIL (2:1) | North Strathfield | 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) team at North Strathfield, 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 a young person with autism to live confidently and as independently as possible in his own home. That means building a genuine, trusting connection, keeping things fun and motivating, and always putting his goals and choices first.

You’ll never be on your own. This is a 2:1 role, so there’s always a teammate by your side, backed by an experienced Disability Service Manager 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 his needs, goals and preferences. Additional shifts are available across our other sites for workers with flexible availability.

Weekdays

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

10:00 PM – 9:30 AM Sleepover, females only due to client choice & control

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

10:00 PM – 8:00 AM Sleepover, females only due to client choice & control

What You’ll Do

Provide personal care and daily living support, including 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

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

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 personal care, autism and behaviours of concern, including physical aggression

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 training in behaviour support and more

Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Australian driver’s licence and reliable transport (you’ll drive our company van)

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)