Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP

sydneyhealthcare· Sydney SIL
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🌍 Remote📍 Remote📍 Revesby, New South Wales, AustraliaCasual

About this role

Revesby | Supported Independent Living | SCHADS Award

Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is hiring Female Residential Support Worker to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in the Sydney region - Revesby.

This roles supports male participant living in a SIL home who require higher support needs, including behaviours of concern and health-related support routines. We’re looking for calm, consistent and reliable workers who can follow support plans and routines closely, while delivering respectful, person-centred support.

There is an opportunity to be hired as Part Time Residential Care Worker at discretion of the hiring manager after 6 months of continuous employment and meeting all targets.


Days and times available for SIL shifts and CP shifts:

Monday: 10.30am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm

Tuesday: 10.30am to 2pm

Wednesday: 10.30am to 2pm, 10pm to 6am (sleepover/inactive)

Thursday: 10.30am to 2pm

Friday: 10.30am to 2pm


What you’ll be doing

  • Providing in-home SIL supports (daily living, routines, prompting and personal care as required)
  • Providing community participation supports 
  • Implementing Behaviour Support Plans in line with NDIS requirements
  • Using low-arousal communication and positive behaviour support approaches
  • Following health and medication routines and safety protocols
  • Completing progress notes and incident reports to a high standard
  • Supporting community access when appropriate
  • Working within a consistent team with clear escalation pathways

What we’re looking for

  • SIL experience and/or experience supporting complex needs
  • Must be comfortable with verbal and physical aggression
  • Must be familiar with Absconding behaviours
  • Proven use of BSPs, ABC reporting, incident management, and de-escalation frameworks
  • Calm, emotionally regulated approach during escalation
  • Strong routine-following, reliability and professionalism
  • Excellent boundaries, confidentiality, and documentation skills
  • Confident communication and teamwork

Essentials

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Driver’s Licence
  • Medication competency (or willingness to obtain)
  • Availability across a 24/7 roster (including weekends and sleepovers as required)

All employment conditions and classification are in line with the SCHADS Award (based on experience/qualifications).


What SHCS offers

  • SCHADS Award pay rates + penalties
  • Stable SIL roster opportunities
  • Structured onboarding and participant-specific training
  • Supportive leadership and clear escalation
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Ongoing professional development

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP position at sydneyhealthcare?
The salary for this Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP role at sydneyhealthcare is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP job at sydneyhealthcare remote?
Yes, this Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP position at sydneyhealthcare is remote, with team members based in Remote, Revesby, New South Wales, Australia. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP role at sydneyhealthcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Casual position. It is posted as a Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP role in the Sydney SIL department at sydneyhealthcare.
Which team or department does the Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP at sydneyhealthcare belong to?
This Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP position is part of the Sydney SIL department at sydneyhealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP position at sydneyhealthcare?
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When was the Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP job at sydneyhealthcare posted?
This Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP position at sydneyhealthcare was posted on May 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Female Residential Care worker - SIL and CP
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