Home Care and Community Support Worker
About this role
Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is growing across Greater Sydney. We're looking for reliable Home Care and Community Support Workers who can support participants living with mental health challenges — including complex behaviours and dual diagnosis (drug & alcohol) in South Coogee, Whalan and Chipping Norton
Details of participants:
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SOUTH COOGEE
1) Mature Male participant with active Alcohol and Drug Abuse, physical aggression and suicidal ideation behaviours.
Supports: (Male or female support worker)
Shifts:
Monday to Sunday 9am to 12pm
2) Male participant with diagnosed with schizophrenia and has a history of medication non-compliance.
History of alcohol use prior to hospital admission, alcohol dependency - does drink but has not been flagged as a significant concern
Heavy smoker and smokes in presence of support workers at home
Very disorganised and occasional delusional thoughts
Shifts:
Monday to Sunday 7.30am to 10.30am, 4.30pm to 7.30pm - assistance with daily living activities
CP supports: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday - 1pm to 3pm
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CHIPPING NORTON:
3) Mature Male participant diagnosed with Dementia
Assistance with travel/transport and social support
Can become aggressibe/controlling with giving directions when staff are driving
Shifts: Monday and Wednesday 10:30am - 12:30pm
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WHALAN:
4) Male participant with non-violent criminal history and has intellectual disability, community access required
Shifts: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10am to 12pm
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Key Responsibilities of this role:
- Experience supporting people with complex needs, ABI, and/or mental health
- Supervision and prompting of medication administration
- Strong emotional regulation and calm communication style
- Use validation, reassurance, and redirection during distress
- Respect choice and control, including refusal of support
- Follow Behaviour Support Plans and safety protocols
- Maintain accurate, objective documentation
- Personal care and manual handling when necessary
- Assistance with hygiene, cleaning, and bedding
Essential requirements of this role:
- A reliable car with comprehensive insurance (mandatory), Australian driver's licence, and 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; 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
Why join SHCS
- Consistent shifts with a supportive team and on-the-ground coaching
- Pathway to part-time employment after consistent performance
- Paid training and upskilling in behaviour support and mental health
- Competitive Award pay with penalties and allowances, plus KM reimbursement
- Meaningful work where your reliability genuinely changes lives
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