The Royal Children's Hospital

Support Worker - Psychosocial and Complex Behaviours

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $91k - $96k/yr  •  Bald Hills, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

SEQUAL’s psychosocial and complex behaviour support services are expanding!

We’re looking for passionate Support Workers to join our growing teams across the northside of Brisbane from the City through to Caboolture.

About the role:

  • Work with people who have complex behavioural issues, mental health conditions and/or trauma based backgrounds, as well as Intellectual Disability such as Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Provide support across SIL houses, community and/or a hospital environments.
  • Manage complex behaviour escalations and potential aggressive incidents.
  • Provide person-centred support and implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and de-escalation techniques.
  • In some cases, assist clients to adhere and follow Mental Health Forensic Orders.
  • Casual, morning/afternoon/sleepover shifts available Monday-Sunday.

Essential skills and attributes:

  • Previous experience supporting people with complex behavioural issues, mental health conditions and/or trauma based backgrounds, as well as Intellectual Disability such as Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with the client, family members and other members of the support team.
  • Strong observational skills and the ability to recognise early signs of distress, anxiety, or behavioral escalation, responding promptly using proactive and person-centered strategies.
  • The ability to remain calm, patient, and emotionally regulated in high-pressure situations while maintaining a reassuring presence.
  • Confidence in implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and following individualised support strategies consistently.
  • A high level of emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt communication and support approaches to meet the client's individual needs.
  • A commitment to maintaining detailed, accurate documentation and communicating any changes in presentation, concerns, or incidents to the wider support team.
  • Reliability, consistency, and the ability to build trusting, professional relationships through predictable and respectful interactions.
  • A genuine commitment to promoting the client's dignity, safety, choice, and quality of life while supporting them to achieve their individual goals.
  • A strong team player.

Essential compliance:

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check and QLD Working With Childrens Check.
  • First Aid and CPR certificates.
  • Valid driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance.
  • Working rights for Australia.

Why you will love working for SEQUAL:

For over 25 years, SEQUAL have been supporting people with disability across our community with care, connection, and commitment. You’ll join a team guided by SEQUAL’s core values - Support, Include, Empower - where your contribution is celebrated and your professional growth supported.

What we offer:

  • A paid, three day induction and training program
  • Specialist training in Positive Behaviour Support, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care.
  • Supportive and experienced management, team debriefing, and wellbeing support.
  • Strong safety culture and clear risk management.
  • Access to live, online client data, behaviour plans, incident reports.
  • Opportunities to build a career in a complex specialist support environment.
  • The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.
  • SEQUAL eXtra - our employee benefits program including paid parental leave for eligible permanent employees, an employee referral program and access to various discounts.
  • Salary Sacrifice - once permanent, you are eligible for our salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 Meal and Entertainment card.
  • QLeave – portable long service leave.

Apply now:

If you’re ready for a role where challenge meets purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a world where every person can live with dignity, safety, and independence.

Please note - only those with relevant experience will be contacted.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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