Community Support Worker - Mental Health

SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services – Sydney NSW

Casual/Temporary

17d ago , from SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services

Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS)is growing across Greater Sydney. We're looking for reliable Community Support Workers who can support participants living with mental health challenges — including complex behaviours, dementia and dual diagnosis (drug & alcohol).

Casual shifts available:

(Female workers ONLY)

Location: Bradbury

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10am - 2pm

Requires experience in: AOD support, mental health, brain injury, and personal care.

(Female workers ONLY)

Location: Penrith

Thursday: 10am - 3pm

Requires experience in mental health

(Female or Male workers)

Location: Chipping Norton

Monday and Wednesday: 11am - 1pm

Requires experience with dementia

Key Responsibilities of this role:
Experience supporting people with complex needs, ABI, dementia, and/or mental health
Supervision and prompting of medication administration
Robust emotional regulation and calm communication style
Use validation, reassurance, and redirection during distress
Respect choice and control, including refusal of support
Follow Behaviour Support Plans and safety protocols




Personal care and manual handling when necessary
Assistance with hygiene, cleaning, and bedding

What you bring:
A reliable car with comprehensive insurance (mandatory), full unrestricted Australian driver's licence, and willingness to travel across Sydney
Proven reliability, professionalism, and excellent communication
Minimum 6 months experience in mental health, disability support, or community services (or Certificate IV in Mental Health)
Calm under pressure; robust judgment and boundaries
Smartphone literacy for rostering and documentation

Must-have compliance (or willing to obtain):
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working With Children Check (NSW)
First Aid & CPR
Police Check
Unrestricted work rights in Australia
Preferred: Certificate III/IV in Community Services, Mental Health, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Consistent shifts with a supportive team and on-the-ground coaching
Pathway topart-time employmentafter consistent performance
Paid training and upskilling in behaviour support and mental health
Competitive Award pay with penalties and allowances, plus KM reimbursement
Meaningful work where your reliability genuinely changes lives
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📌 Community Support Worker Mental Health Sydney
🏢 SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services
📍 Sydney