Female Residential Care Worker – Complex Mental Health (Revesby)
Join a passionate team making a real difference in the lives of others.

At Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS), we believe that every person deserves to live a life of independence, dignity, and purpose. We provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals living with disabilities – and we’re looking for exceptional people to join us in this mission.

We are currently seeking a female Residential Care Worker in the Revesby area to support a client with complex mental health and behavioural support needs, including schizophrenia, acquired brain injury (ABI), and other co-occurring diagnoses.

Please note: due to the nature of this role, applicants must identify as female and have proven experience supporting individuals with complex mental health conditions and high-intensity behavioural needs.

About the Role:

This is not your average support worker role. You’ll be working closely with a client who requires a high level of consistency, emotional intelligence, and resilience. This is a deeply rewarding role for someone with the right experience and mindset.

Your support will include:

Personal care (including bathing, bowel care, dressing, grooming)

Medication support and behaviour-aware assistance

Domestic tasks (cleaning, laundry, meal prep, shopping)

Community access, transport to appointments, and recreational support

Working collaboratively with the client on achieving their NDIS goals

Accurately recording daily notes and incident reports where required

To Succeed in This Role, You Must Have:

Mandatory experience working with clients with complex mental health diagnoses and their associated behaviours

Understanding of conditions such as ABI, schizophrenia, and psychosocial disabilities

Strong boundaries, excellent judgement, and emotional resilience

Previous experience in disability, aged care, or mental health support

Sound knowledge of personal care and medication administration

Bowel care and/or Manual Handling training (highly desirable)

Outstanding communication and de-escalation skills

Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

Basic computer literacy and confidence with client management systems

Why Join SHCS?

Competitive hourly rates including weekend and public holiday penalties

Ongoing paid training and upskilling opportunities

Supportive, inclusive team culture with genuine recognition

Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle

Career development in a growing organisation

Make a meaningful impact every day

Apply Now

If you’re a compassionate, proactive support worker with the confidence and experience to work with individuals with complex mental health needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and what makes you a great fit for this specialised role.