Essential Workforce is hiring Disability Support Workers to join our Residential care team in Supported Independent Living in Wollongong NSW.

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: Shifts ranging from 2 to 9 hours, must be available for afternoon shifts and sleepovers

Flexibility to work weekends where required

Roster: 24/7 roster, with a particular need for afternoon shifts and weekend sleepovers

Behaviours of concern you must be confident supporting:

This role may involve supporting participants who can display:

- physical aggression (e.g., grabbing, scratching, striking)
- property damage (e.g., throwing items, slamming doors)
- sensory-seeking and repetitive behaviours

Key responsibilities

- Follow BSP strategies consistently (including Green/Yellow/Red response)
- Uselow arousal de-escalation and 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

What we’re looking for

- SIL experience and confidence with complex behaviours (highly regarded)
- Solid documentation skills and ability to follow plans precisely
- Current manual handling training and practical experience with transfers and mobility assistance
- 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 - Illawara region (City of Wollongong)
🏢 Essential Workforce
📍 City of Wollongong