Senior Support Workers - Complex Care Clients

Join Aligned Community Care as a Senior Support Worker!

Shifts & Pay

• Ongoing Casual Employment (TFN). 38-40 Hours per week

• SCHADS Award rate $45.23 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading).

• Any 5 days across a 7-day roster.

• Locations available including ROSSMORE, BRINGELLY and GUILDFORD WEST.

Our Benefits

• Stable full-time ongoing roster
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing free professional counselling and wellbeing support.
• Structured leadership support within a growing organisation.
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, behaviour support and mental health.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.

About Us

Aligned Community Care is a registered NDIS provider specialising in mental health, psychosocial disability, Supported Independent Living (SIL), complex behaviours and more!

We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, recovery and meaningful outcomes. We believe the best outcomes are achieved through consistency, compassion and evidence-based support. As our services continue to grow across Sydney, we are looking for experienced Senior Support Workers to lead our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide hands-on leadership and high-quality, person-centred support to participants living with mental health conditions, psychosocial disabilities, physical disabilities and complex support needs. You will support daily SIL home operations, provide guidance to Disability Support Workers, and lead by example to ensure safe, consistent and person-centred service delivery.

Reporting to the Disability Service Manager, you will help coordinate house/site activities, support team collaboration and promote a positive team culture while remaining actively involved in direct participant support. You will assist participants with daily living, community participation and behaviour support strategies in line with their goals, NDIS standards and organisational policies.

About You

We're looking for a confident and experienced Senior Support Worker who is passionate about mental health, supporting people with complex needs and developing high-performing teams.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or similar leadership role within NDIS sector.

• Experience supporting participants with mental health conditions, psychosocial disabilities and behaviours of concern.

• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support Plans and restrictive practices.

• Experience working within Supported Independent Living (SIL) and group home environments preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Strong understanding of restrictive practices

• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.

• A reliable, professional and person-centred approach to support.

Requirements

• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Own Vehicle with Comprehensive Insurance.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• National Police Check.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Working With Children Check.
• 100 points of identification.
• Certificate IV in Disability, Community Services, Mental Health or a related qualification (preferred).
• Right to Work in Australia - Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Senior Support Worker with a passion for mental health and supporting people with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via SEEK by submitting your resume. Please ensure your application outlines your leadership experience and your experience supporting participants with mental health conditions and complex behaviours.

For any other Recruitment related enquiries, contact [email protected]