Senior SIL Care Lead - Complex Behaviour & PBSP

Soteria; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Soteria Independent Living is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Brisbane to lead a 24/7 SIL home, supporting a participant with high-intensity complex needs. The role blends hands-on care with mentoring a small team to ensure PBSP adherence and safe, compassionate support.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years’ experience with NDIS participants in SIL settings, and certifications in Disability or related fields. You will drive coordination, documentation, and compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience supporting NDIS participants with high complex behaviours in SIL.
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Mental Health, Community Services, or related field.
• Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans and managing regulated restrictive practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex care and de-escalate behaviours with a trauma-informed approach.
• Manual handling and driving a client-specific van.
• Implement PBSP consistently and model strategies to the team.
• Lead and mentor a small team on the floor during shifts.
• Oversee shift and house coordination including meals, medication logs, and daily records.
• Collaborate with Team Leader and external care team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission standards and document incidents.
• Maintain WHS compliance and follow WHS policies.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

PBSP

Manual handling

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Certificate IV in Disability / Mental Health / Community Services

Job description

Soteria Independent Living is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Brisbane to lead a 24/7 SIL home, supporting a participant with high-intensity complex needs. The role blends hands-on care with mentoring a small team to ensure PBSP adherence and safe, compassionate support.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years’ experience with NDIS participants in SIL settings, and certifications in Disability or related fields. You will drive coordination, documentation, and compliance across shifts.