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About the Role
Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is seeking reliable Home Care and Community Support Workers to assist participants with mental health challenges, complex behaviours, and dual diagnosis in South Coogee, Whalan, and Chipping Norton.
Responsibilities
- Support people with complex needs, ABI, and/or mental health.
- Supervise and prompt medication administration.
- Utilize a strong emotional regulation and calm communication style.
- Employ validation, reassurance, and redirection during distress.
- Respect participant choice and control, including refusal of support.
- Follow Behaviour Support Plans and safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate, objective documentation.
- Provide personal care and manual handling when necessary.
- Assist with hygiene, cleaning, and bedding.
Requirements
- A reliable car with comprehensive insurance (mandatory).
- Australian driver's licence.
- Willingness to travel across Sydney.
- Proven reliability, professionalism, and excellent communication.
- Minimum 6 months experience in mental health, disability support, or community services (or Certificate IV in Mental Health).
- Calm under pressure with strong judgment and boundaries.
- Smartphone literacy for rostering and documentation.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Working With Children Check (NSW).
- First Aid & CPR.
- Police Check.
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Skills
- Mental health support
- Disability support
- Community services
- Behaviour support
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Communication
- Emotional regulation
- Smartphone literacy
Location
- South Coogee
- Whalan
- Chipping Norton
- Greater Sydney
Work Type
- Part-time employment pathway
- Casual
Experience Level
- Minimum 6 months experience in mental health, disability support, or community services
Education Level
- Certificate IV in Mental Health
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Award pay with penalties and allowances
- KM reimbursement
Benefits
- Consistent shifts
- Supportive team
- On-the-ground coaching
- Pathway to part-time employment
- Paid training and upskilling in behaviour support and mental health
About the Company
- Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is growing across Greater Sydney.