Wollongong | Supported Independent Living | SCHADS Award
Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is hiring Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in the Wollongong region. These roles support two adult male participants living in a shared SIL home who require higher support needs, including behaviours of concern and health‐related support routines. We're looking for calm, consistent and reliable workers who can follow support plans and routines closely, while delivering respectful, person‐centred support.
What you'll be doing
* Providing in‐home SIL supports (daily living, routines, prompting and personal care as required)
* Implementing Behaviour Support Plans in line with NDIS requirements
* Using low‐arousal communication and positive behaviour support approaches
* Following health and medication routines and safety protocols
* Completing progress notes and incident reports to a high standard
* Supporting community access when appropriate
* Working within a consistent team with clear escalation pathways
What we're looking for
* SIL experience and/or experience supporting complex needs
* Calm, emotionally regulated approach during escalation
* Strong routine‐following, reliability and professionalism
* Excellent boundaries, confidentiality, and documentation skills
* Confident communication and teamwork
Essentials
* NDIS Worker Screening Check
* First Aid & CPR
* Driver's Licence
* Medication competency (or willingness to obtain)
* Availability across a 24/7 roster (including weekends and sleepovers as required)
All employment conditions and classification are in line with the SCHADS Award (based on experience/qualifications).
What SHCS offers
* SCHADS Award pay rates + penalties
* Stable SIL roster opportunities
* Structured onboarding and participant‐specific training
* Supportive leadership and clear escalation
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Ongoing professional development
Participant details and support plans will be discussed with suitable candidates during the recruitment process, in line with confidentiality requirements.
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