23 Sep
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Upward Living
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Sydney
23 Sep
Upward Living
Sydney
Upwards Living is looking for compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our team in North Parramatta, with a particular focus on night shift availability.
As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, personalised support to participants in line with their individual support and care plans, helping them maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life. The role works closely with our Service Management team and has no direct reports.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be available to work night shifts on at least 3 days per week.
About the Role
Upwards Living is looking for compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our team in North Parramatta, with a particular focus on night shift availability.
As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, personalised support to participants in line with their individual support and care plans, helping them maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life. The role works closely with our Service Management team and has no direct reports.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be available to work night shifts on at least 3 days per week.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will provide hands-on, person-centred support tailored to each participant’s individual needs and goals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personalised care and support in accordance with individual support and care plans
- Supporting participants to build independence and work towards their individual goals
- Assisting participants with daily living activities and community participation where required
- Monitoring participants’ wellbeing and escalating concerns appropriately
- Maintaining accurate case notes, progress records and incident documentation
- Following organisational policies,
WHS requirements and relevant NDIS and Aged Care standards
- Communicating effectively with participants, families, Service Managers and other members of the support team
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in the role, you must have:
- Ability to communicate in both Mandarin/Cantonese and English
- Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care, Certificate IV in Disability, Diploma of Community Services, or another relevant health services qualification
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current NSW Working with Children Check, where applicable
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Valid driver’s licence
- Valid Australian working rights
- At least 1 year of experience working as a Support Worker, preferably in SIL environment
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- A compassionate, respectful and person-centred approach
- Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain professional boundaries
Experience supporting people with complex needs, including positive behaviour support, manual handling, epilepsy, diabetes, PEG feeding, catheter care or complex mental health needs, will be highly regarded.
About Upwards Living
At Upwards Living, our mission is simple: to empower people to improve their lives. We are committed to providing high-quality services that support people to live independently and thrive within their communities.
Our values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence and Empowerment guide the way we work with our participants, families and each other.
Ready to Join Us?
If you are a dependable and caring Support Worker who enjoys making a meaningful difference and can commit to night shifts at least 3 days per week in North Parramatta, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 SIL Support Worker - Mandarin/Cantonese Speaking (Sydney)
🏢 Upward Living
📍 Sydney