Join Aligned Community Care as a Mental Health Disability Support Worker!

Are you experienced in mental health support and passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

At Aligned Community Care, we’re seeking skilled and compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred care to participants with psychosocial disabilities and complex behaviours. We strongly encourage applications from individuals identifying as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander, Australian & Caucasian.

Location: Wollongong region
Support Ratio: 1:1 SIL
Shifts Available: 6am–2pm | 2pm–10pm | Sleepover 10pm–6am
Male & Female Staff Needed

Why Join Us?

Flexible Casual Roles – Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle
Professional Growth – Ongoing training, development, and career progression
Supportive Team Culture – Join a values-led, inclusive organisation where people come first

About Aligned Community Care

As a full-service NDIS provider, we offer Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Community Support, and Nursing Services. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and overall well-being.

Client Profile

You will be supporting individuals living with mental health and physical disabilities, many of whom require intensive, individualised 1:1 support.

🧠 Diagnoses May Include:

Intellectual Disability

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Other psychosocial disabilities

⚠️ Behaviours of Concern May Include:

Emotional dysregulation

Self-harm or suicidal ideation

Verbal or physical aggression

Property damage

Absconding (leaving the home unsupervised)

Support involves working under restrictive practices, providing personal care, following positive behaviour support plans, and includes medication administration and monitoring.

Your Role

As a Mental Health Disability Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in empowering our participants through meaningful daily support, including:

Supporting personal care and independent living skills

Managing behaviours of concern using trauma-informed and person-centred approaches

Following and contributing to behaviour support plans

Administering or assisting with medication as per care plans

Collaborating with families, allied health professionals, and stakeholders

Promoting social inclusion and advocating for participant rights

Who We’re Looking For

You are a motivated, compassionate, and experienced support worker who:

Has at least 1 year of experience supporting people with complex behaviours or psychosocial disabilities

Holds a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Mental Health, or Community Services (preferred)

Understands and applies trauma-informed, person-centred, and recovery-oriented care

Has experience with continence care, restrictive practices, and behaviour support

Demonstrates strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

We Celebrate Diversity

We value the lived experience of our team members and strongly welcome applications from:

People with disabilities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

LGBTQIA+ individuals

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Ready to Apply?

📧 Send us your resume (cover letter optional)
📞 Questions? Contact Moneca, Talent Acquisition & Development Manager
📱 Phone: 0489 996 422
🌐 Visit us: www.alignedcommunitycare.com.au

💰 Pay Rate: $35–$38 per hour (based on experience & qualifications)
🕒 Job Type: Casual

Be the difference in someone’s journey — join Aligned today.