Revesby | Supported Independent Living | SCHADS Award
Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is hiring Female Residential Support Worker to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in the Sydney region - Revesby.
This role supports male participant living in a 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.
There is an opportunity to be hired as Casual Residential Care Worker at discretion of the hiring manager after 6 months of continuous employment and meeting all targets.
Days and times available for SIL shifts and CP shifts
* Monday: 10.30am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm
* Tuesday: 10.30am to 2pm
* Wednesday: 10.30am to 2pm, 10pm to 6am (sleepover/inactive)
* Thursday: 10.30am to 2pm
* Friday: 10.30am to 2pm
What you'll be doing
* Providing in-home SIL supports (daily living, routines, prompting and personal care as required)
* Providing community participation supports
* Implementing Behaviour Support Plans in line with NDIS requirements
* Using low-arousal communication and positive behaviour support approachesFollowing 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
* Must be comfortable with verbal and physical aggression
* Must be familiar with Absconding behaviours
* Proven use of BSPs, ABC reporting, incident management, and de-escalation frameworks
* 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
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