Residential Care Worker (High Intensity) - Wollongong

SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services – Wollongong NSW

Casual/Temporary

26d ago , from SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services

Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is hiring Disability Support Workers to join our Residential care team in Supported Independent Living in Wollongong NSW.

We have Casual and Part time shifts available:

Availability across a 24/7 roster, including morning, afternoon, and active overnight shifts is essential.

Shift duration ranges from 3hrs - 8hrs.

This role requires:

- Experience and confidence in supporting individuals with ASD Level 3 and intellectual disability
- Familiarity with restrictive practices
- Management of high and frequent behaviours of concern

Behaviours of concern you must be confident supporting:

- physical aggression(e.g., grabbing, scratching, striking)
- property damage(e.g., throwing items, slamming doors)
- sensory-seeking and repetitive behaviours
- complex personal care needs (including hygiene and faecal smearing support)

Key responsibilities

- Follow BSP strategies consistently (including Green/Yellow/Red response)




- Uselow arousal de-escalationand proactive support strategies
- Provide personal care, hygiene support, and daily living assistance
- Medication administration(Webster packs) and PRN processes as authorised
- Maintain participant dignity, privacy, and professional boundaries
- Escalate concerns through the chain: Team Leader → House Coordinator → ROM (after hours via On-Call)

What we’re looking for

- SIL experience and confidence with complex behaviours (highly regarded)
- Robust documentation skills and ability to follow plans precisely
- Medication competency (or willingness to complete competency assessment promptly)
- Calm under pressure, consistent, and respectful communication
- NDIS Worker Screening Check(or willingness to obtain immediately)
- National Police Check
- First Aid + CPR(current)
- Must have a reliable car that is insured and have NSW Driver's License (Provisional is acceptable)
- MinimumCert IV in Disability / Community Services / Mental Health(or equivalent)

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📌 Residential Care Worker (High Intensity) - Wollongong (City of Wollongong)
🏢 SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services
📍 City of Wollongong