About the role

Empowered Living Care is seeking an experienced and confident Disability Support Worker to provide dedicated support to a participant living within a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Gymea. This position is specifically suited to an experienced disability support professional who has previously worked with complex behaviours of concern and is confident providing calm, consistent and person-centred support in challenging situations. You will work as part of an established support team to provide consistent, structured support within the participant's home and community.

Building trust and maintaining a consistent approach will be an important part of the role.

Key responsibilities
Providing individualised support within the participant's SIL home
Supporting community access, appointments, activities and social participation
Providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
Supporting household routines and the development and maintenance of daily living skills
Implementing Behaviour Support Plans and established support strategies
Recognising behavioural triggers and responding proactively




Using appropriate de-escalation strategies and maintaining a calm approach during challenging situations
Supporting the participant's choice, dignity, independence and quality of life
Completing sleepover shifts as required
Accurately completing progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation

About you
Demonstrated qualified experience as a Disability Support Worker
Previous experience supporting people with complex and/or significant behaviours of concern
Experience working within SIL or other complex disability support environments
Robust behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans
Confidence responding appropriately to incidents and escalating behaviours
Experience providing personal care
The ability to remain calm, professional and consistent under pressure
Strong skilled boundaries
Excellent communication and documentation skills

About us At Empowered Living Care, we believe high-quality disability support begins with skilled, supported and genuinely committed people. We value person-centred practice, teamwork, professional development and high standards of care.

📌 Experienced Disability Support Worker Gymea
🏢 Empowered Living Care
📍 Gymea