SIL Disability Support Worker – Mental Health

Danny Met Sally Pty Ltd; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Met Sally Pty Ltd is seeking experienced SIL Disability Support Workers for Sawtell. You will support adults with complex mental health needs, helping them with daily living and wellbeing in their Supported Independent Living settings.

Role includes personal care, medication support (insulin), mobility assistance, and following care plans. Flexibility for sleepovers and varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ months minimum experience as a Support Worker in SIL settings.
• Experience managing behaviours of concern and responding to high-risk situations.
• Follow detailed clinical instructions and support plans.
• Strong communication skills and calm under pressure.
• Willingness to administer insulin and undertake clinical training.
• Flexible availability across weekdays, weekends and overnight shifts.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living.
• Supporting medication administration, including insulin, following training.
• Monitoring blood glucose and following diabetes management plans.
• Providing catheter care and following bowel management plans.
• Assisting with mobility and transfers using hoists and wheelchairs.
• Responding to behaviours of concern and supporting mental health distress.
• Following care plans and restrictive practice requirements.
• Assisting with cooking, cleaning and household tasks.

Skills

Disability support

Mental health

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Job description

Danny Met Sally Pty Ltd is seeking experienced SIL Disability Support Workers for Sawtell. You will support adults with complex mental health needs, helping them with daily living and wellbeing in their Supported Independent Living settings.

Role includes personal care, medication support (insulin), mobility assistance, and following care plans. Flexibility for sleepovers and varied shifts is required.