Disability Support Worker: SIL (2:1) | North Strathfield | Casual

About Us

Aligned Community Care is a registered NDIS provider specialising in mental health, psychosocial disability, SIL, complex behaviours and more. We believe the best outcomes come from consistency, compassion and evidence-based support, and we want people who genuinely care about making a difference.

Bring your energy and make a real difference!

We’re growing our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team at North Strathfield, and we’re looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who bring positivity, drive and heart to every shift. This is a casual position (TFN) with an ongoing roster.

About the Role

You’ll support a young person with autism to live confidently and as independently as possible in his own home. That means building a genuine, trusting connection, keeping things fun and inspiring, and always putting his goals and choices first.

You’ll never be on your own. This is a 2:1 role, so there’s always a teammate by your side, backed by an experienced Disability Service Manager and ongoing training to help you handle the more complex parts of the job.

What Your Shifts Look Like

Supports run across a 24/7 roster and will vary with his needs, goals and preferences. Additional shifts are available across our other sites for workers with flexible availability.

Weekdays

- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

- 10:00 PM – 9:30 AM Sleepover, females only due to client choice & control

Weekends
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

- 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM Sleepover, females only due to client choice & control

What You’ll Do

- Provide personal care and daily living support, including meal preparation,



household tasks and medication assistance

- Help build routines, independence and life skills

- Get out and about in the community, pursuing interests and goals

- Respond calmly to behaviours of concern using proactive de-escalation strategies

- Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans, medication plans and individual care plans, including authorised restrictive practices where required

- Use trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches

- Keep accurate shift notes, incident reports and records

What You’ll Bring

- Proven experience supporting people with complex needs, including personal care, autism and behaviours of concern, including physical aggression
- A good understanding of, or experience with, restrictive practices
- A positive, upbeat and active approach, and the energy to keep things engaging

- Strong English communication skills
- A reliable, flexible, professional and person-centred attitude

What You’ll Get

- A consistent, ongoing roster

- Supportive leadership and mentoring

- Ongoing training in behaviour support and more

- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

- Australian driver’s licence and reliable transport (you’ll drive our company van)

- NSW Working With Children Check

- NDIS Worker Screening Check

- Australian Police Check

- Current First Aid & CPR certificate

- Medication administration training (or willingness to complete it)

- 100 points of ID

- Current right to work in Australia (applicants without it can’t be considered)

Ready to Apply?

Apply via SEEK with your resume, including details of your experience supporting participants with autism, complex behaviours or high-intensity needs. Questions? Contact *@alignedcommunitycare.com.au

📌 Disability Support Workers - SIL (Strathfield)
🏢 Aligned Community Care
📍 Strathfield