Job Description
Support Workers / Mentors – Multiple Sydney Locations n
CoastCare Sydney is recruiting experienced, reliable and engaging Support Workers and Mentors to join our MentorMate and SisterLink programs.
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These roles are suited to people who are passionate about building genuine professional relationships and supporting participants to develop independence, confidence, life skills and meaningful community connections.
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We currently have a combination of regular ongoing shifts and casual coverage opportunities available across Sydney.
Current Opportunities MentorMate Newtown n
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Mondays, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
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Regular ongoing shift
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Additional capacity to provide ad hoc coverage on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays is highly desirable
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Austral n
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Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
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Casual coverage opportunity
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Sutherland Shire n
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Casual coverage across approximately three to four participants
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Seven-day roster availability is desirable
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Current priority days include Mondays, Wednesdays and weekends
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Applicants with flexible availability across the Shire will be strongly considered
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SisterLink Blacktown n
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Current priority shifts include Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and some weekends
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Typical shift time: 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
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Opportunity for approximately two to three regular ongoing shifts per week
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Applicants with availability across a seven-day roster are preferred
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Pennant Hills and Warrawee n
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Regular ongoing opportunities across two participants
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Preferred availability: n
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Mondays and Tuesdays, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
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Saturday mornings
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About the Role n
Depending on the participant's individual needs and goals, responsibilities may include:
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Providing strengths-based mentoring and disability support
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Supporting participants to build independence and daily living skills
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Facilitating community access and social participation
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Supporting participants to attend appointments, activities and community programs
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Encouraging confidence, emotional regulation and positive decision-making
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Maintaining clear and qualified boundaries
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Completing accurate case notes and shift documentation
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Following individual support plans, risk-management strategies and escalation
proceduresCommunicating
effectively with participants, families and the CoastCare Sydney team
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About You n
We are looking for applicants who are:
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Reliable, consistent and committed to providing continuity of support
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Person-centred, engaging and able to build positive professional relationships
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Confident supporting participants in the community
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Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries




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Proactive, organised and responsive to workplace communication
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Comfortable completing electronic case notes and required documentation
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Willing to accept regular shifts that genuinely match their ongoing availability
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Previous disability, mental health, youth work, mentoring, community services or psychosocial-support experience is highly regarded.
Essential Requirements n
Successful applicants must hold or be willing to obtain:
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Working with Children Check, where applicable
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Current First Aid and CPR certificates
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Valid driver's licence
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Access to a reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
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Relevant work rights in Australia
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Required NDIS orientation and worker training modules
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Relevant qualifications in disability, community services, youth work, mental health, social work or a related field are desirable.
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NB Due to the personal nature of the supports provided and the participant's documented support preferences, being
(female/male)
is a genuine occupational qualification for this specific position. This requirement applies only to the identified participant-facing role and is consistent with section 31(2)(h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (NSW).
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CoastCare Sydney is an equal-opportunity employer. All other recruitment decisions are based on applicants' skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.
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📌 Support Worker/ Mentor (New South Wales)
🏢 Coast Care Sydney
📍 New South Wales