Community Support Worker (Personal Care & High Care)

Community Support Worker (Personal Care & High Care) – Wollongong | Casual Build dignity, independence, and day-to-day confidence at home.SHCS is seeking compassionate Community Support Workers to provide personal care and high-care support for clients with physical disabilities across Wollongong. This is a casual role with the option to move into part-time, and includes paid training.What You’ll Do Personal care (AM/PM routines): showering, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, continence support, pressure care/skin integrity, and mealtime assistance. High-care supports: safe transfers (hoists, slide sheets, two-person assists), positioning, mobility support, and following Behaviour/Support Plans and Care Plans. Medication prompts (as per plan) and basic health observations, escalating concerns appropriately. Daily living & home support: meal prep, light domestic tasks, and set-up for therapy/appointments. Community access (as needed): short trips to appointments, shopping, or local activities to maintain routines and independence. Documentation & communication: clear shift notes, incident/ABC reporting, and professional handovers.Typical roster: split shifts across mornings (e.g., 8–11am) and afternoons (e.g., 3–6pm) to support peak personal-care times. Some weekends may be required.About YouYou’re steady, respectful, and confident with personal care and professional boundaries.Comfortable supporting people with physical disabilities (e.g., spinal cord injury, MS, MND, cerebral palsy, ABI) and following detailed care instructions. Manual handling savvy—you prioritise safety and dignity with every transfer.Strong communicator who can follow routines and adapt calmly to changes. Driver’s licence & reliable vehicle; confident using apps for rosters and notes. Highly regarded: prior disability/home care experience, hoist competency, bowel care/continence support experience, and familiarity with ABC/incident reporting.Essential RequirementsFirst Aid & CPRNDIS Worker Screening CheckWorking With Children CheckNSW (or National) Police CheckDriver’s Licence and own transport Why join SHCS? Paid training + ongoing, practical support from a dedicated team Flexible casual shifts that suit your life (with part-time pathways) Real impact—be the trusted person who makes mornings and evenings work Apply nowMake your work meaningful—apply today and help people live well at home and in their community.