About this role
Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is hiring Disability Support Workers to join our Residential care team in Supported Independent Living in Wollongong NSW.
We have Casual and Part time shifts available:
Availability across a 24/7 roster, including morning, afternoon and night is required. Availability for active and sleepover night shifts as needed is essential .
Shift durations range from 2hrs - 9hrs.
We are looking for experience with:
- Behaviour management
- Stoma care
- PEG Feeding
- Medication administration (including insulin)
Behaviours of concern you must be confident supporting:
This role may involve supporting participants who can display:
- self-injurious behaviours (e.g., head hitting, biting)
- physical aggression (e.g., grabbing, scratching, striking)
- property damage (e.g., throwing items, slamming doors)
- absconding/exit-seeking behaviours
- sensory-seeking and repetitive behaviours
- personal care/hygiene complexities
Key responsibilities
- Follow BSP strategies consistently (including Green/Yellow/Red response)
- Use low arousal de-escalation and proactive support strategies
- Provide personal care, hygiene support, and daily living assistance
- Medication administration (Webster packs) and PRN processes as authorised
- Complete clear documentation: shift notes, ABC/behaviour tracking, incident reporting
- Maintain participant dignity, privacy, and professional boundaries
- Escalate concerns through the chain: Team Leader → House Coordinator → ROM (after hours via On-Call)
What we’re looking for
- SIL experience and confidence with complex behaviours (highly regarded)
- Strong documentation skills and ability to follow plans precisely
- Medication competency (or willingness to complete competency assessment promptly)
- Calm under pressure, consistent, and respectful communication
Essential requirements:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain immediately)
- National Police Check
- First Aid + CPR (current)
- Must have a reliable car that is insured and have NSW Driver's License (Provisional is acceptable)
- Minimum Cert IV in Disability / Community Services / Mental Health (or equivalent)
- Unrestricted Australian work rights
- No sponsorship provided
- Two professional references