Support Worker – Psychosocial and Complex Behaviours
Core
Provide person-centred support and manage complex behaviour escalations for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health conditions, and trauma backgrounds in SIL houses, community, and hospital settings.
Role type
Support Worker (Psychosocial and Complex Behaviours)
Builds
Person-centred support plans and de-escalation strategies
Domain
Disability support and mental health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) implementation, de-escalation techniques, crisis management, trauma-informed care, person-centred planning, risk assessment, incident documentation, emotional regulation, observational skills
Preferred skills
Experience with Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder, experience in forensic mental health orders, driving a reliable vehicle
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage complex behaviour escalations and potential aggressive incidents, implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies, assist clients to adhere to Mental Health Forensic Orders, maintain detailed incident documentation, build trusting professional relationships
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC