Support Worker

Sylvanvale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (tax-free)

Counselling services

NDIS worker screening and support

Job summary

Sylvanvale provides casual disability support across Western Sydney, focusing on building relationships, encouraging independence, and delivering tailored support for clients with complex needs. You will help people achieve personal goals through home and community activities and adapt to each situation with understanding and care.

You will read plans, support with personal care and daily tasks, and help clients engage in local activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting clients with challenging behaviours and complex care needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
• Willingness to support clients with personal care, cooking and cleaning.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Strong ability to use technology and have access to a smartphone.
• Full Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding client plans to provide best practice support.
• Implementing and working towards client goals to increase and approve their capacity.
• Supporting clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Performing household tasks including menu planning, cooking, and cleaning.
• Supporting clients to access and be a part of their local community.
• Being creative to engage clients at every part of the day and seeking opportunities to do so.

Skills

Client support

Teamwork

Communication

Digital literacy

Care planning

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Based on our 2026 Staff Engagement Survey results, Sylvanvale has been recognised as one of the winners of the Xref Engage Best Workplace Awards for 2026.

Casual opportunities across Western Sydney.

If you're someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships, providing encouragement, and creating an inclusive environment, this role is for you. Furthermore, you will thrive in this role by bringing your experience in supporting clients with challenging behaviours and complex care needs.

About us

Sylvanvale Limited is an award winning, not-for-profit services provider, supporting over 350 people with a disability. We pride ourselves on assisting individuals, from a range of diverse cultural backgrounds, to live and participate in their community as they choose.

About The Role

You will play a crucial role in providing tailored support, empowering clients to achieve their personal goals through meaningful activities both at home and within the community. Your ability to approach each situation with understanding and adaptability will make a lasting impact on the lives of those you support.

Your role will include:

• Reading and understanding client plans to provide best practice support
• Implementing and working towards client goals to increase and approve their capacity
• Supporting clients with personal care and hygiene
• Performing household tasks including menu planning, cooking, and cleaning
• Supporting clients to access and be a part of their local community
• Being creative to engage clients at every part of the day and seeking opportunities to do so

About you

• Solid experience in supporting clients with challenging behaviours and complex care needs is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and well as individually.
• Willingness to support clients with personal care, cooking and cleaning.
• Ability to think outside the box and adapt tasks to engage clients.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to use technology and have access to a smart phone.
• Full Australian work rights

Benefits of working with us

• $15 900 of your annual salary tax free through generous not for profit salary packaging.
• Access to package up to $2,750 for meal and entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
• Leave work each day, knowing you have supported people with disability to live their best lives.

Successful applicants will require a current NSW Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate. The offer will be subject to a police clearance, a pre-employment medical, proof of work rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.