Senior Disability Support Worker - SIL & Complex Needs

Empowered Living Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowered Living Care is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to support a participant in a Supported Independent Living home in Gymea. The role focuses on calm, consistent, person-centred care for individuals with complex behaviours of concern.

You will work with an established team to provide structured in-home and community support, build trust, and maintain a consistent approach while safeguarding dignity and independence in daily life.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Disability Support Worker with complex behaviours of concern
• Background in SIL or similar complex disability environments
• Ability to provide personal care and daily living assistance

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support within the participant's SIL home
• Support community access, appointments, activities and social participation
• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
• Support household routines and daily living skills
• Implement Behaviour Support Plans and established strategies
• Recognise triggers and respond proactively with de‑escalation
• Support the participant's choice, dignity, independence and quality of life
• Complete sleepover shifts as required
• Accurately complete progress notes and reports

Skills

Disability Support Worker

Complex behaviours of concern

Person-centred support

Calm de-escalation

Job description

Empowered Living Care is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to support a participant in a Supported Independent Living home in Gymea. The role focuses on calm, consistent, person-centred care for individuals with complex behaviours of concern.

You will work with an established team to provide structured in-home and community support, build trust, and maintain a consistent approach while safeguarding dignity and independence in daily life.