Disability Support Worker – Mental Health/ Psychosocial - Female Participant 2:1 SIL

Shifts & Pay

- Casual employment (TFN).
- Competitive SCHADS Award rates from $40.00 per hour (includes 25% casual loading) based on on experience & qualifications).
- Morning, afternoon, active night and weekend shifts available.
- Opportunities across Kogarah and other Sydney locations.
- Female identified position due to participant choice & control

Our Benefits

- Consistent ongoing shifts
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing free professional counselling and wellbeing support.
- Structured team setting with experienced leadership.
- Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, behaviour support and mental health.
- Supportive leadership and mentoring.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

About Us Aligned Community Care is a registered NDIS provider specialising in mental health, psychosocial disability, Supported Independent Living (SIL), complex behaviours and more!

We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, recovery and meaningful outcomes. We believe the best outcomes are achieved through consistency, compassion and evidence-based support. As our services continue to grow across Sydney, we are looking for experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide quality support to participants living with mental health conditions, psychosocial disabilities and complex support needs.

Your responsibilities will include

- Supporting a female participant in Supported Independent Living (SIL), 2:1 basis.
- Assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, meal preparation and medication support.
- Supporting participants to engage with their community and achieve their individual goals.




- Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans, medication plans and individual care plans, including authorised restrictive practices where required.
- Using trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches to support participants.
- Managing behaviours of concern using proactive de-escalation strategies.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and working collaboratively with the wider care team.

About You We're looking for experienced support workers who are passionate about mental health and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Minimum 1 year of experience supporting people with mental health conditions or psychosocial disabilities.
- Experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern.
- Confidence working in Supported Independent Living (SIL), community and group home environments.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A reliable, professional and person-centred approach to support.

Requirements

- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Own Vehicle with Comprehensive Insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- National Police Check.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Working With Children Check.
- 100 points of identification.
- Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services, Disability or a related qualification (preferred).
- Right to Work in Australia - Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.

Apply Now If you have experience supporting people with mental health conditions and complex behaviours and are looking to join a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via SEEK by submitting your resume. Please ensure your application outlines your relevant mental health and complex behaviour experience.

For any other Recruitment related enquiries, contact [email protected]

📌 Disability Support Worker (Female) (Kogarah)
🏢 Aligned Community Care
📍 Kogarah