We're Hiring: Support Workers – New SIL Home Opening in Morayfield
Real Community Services (RCS) is pleased to announce the opening of a new Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Morayfield. We are seeking compassionate, professional, and values-driven Support Workers who are passionate about delivering high-quality psychosocial and person-centred support.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of establishing a supportive home environment that promotes wellbeing, independence, and meaningful community participation. The successful team will play a vital role in supporting a participant to build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve their individual goals in a safe and empowering setting.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide tailored support that fosters independence, emotional wellbeing, and community inclusion. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting social and community participation
- Assisting with appointments and daily activities
- Meal planning, preparation, and healthy living skills
- Household tasks and maintaining a comfortable home environment
- Encouraging routine, structure, and skill development
- Providing emotional support, encouragement, and strengths-based coaching
- Using positive behaviour support strategies and therapeutic communication approaches
- Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and self-determination
- Building trusting, professional relationships that support positive psychosocial outcomes
What We're Looking For
We are seeking Support Workers who:
- Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and emotional maturity
- Communicate respectfully and effectively in a calm and supportive manner
- Understand the importance of recovery-oriented practice
- Can build trust and positive therapeutic relationships over time
- Support individuals to develop confidence, resilience, and independence
- Respect participant rights, privacy, and individual choice
- Follow support plans and work collaboratively with participants, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Remain consistent, patient, and solutions-focused when supporting complex needs
The ideal candidate understands that meaningful support goes beyond daily tasks and is committed to helping people live fulfilling lives through genuine connection, empowerment, and person-centred practice.
Preferred Experience and Attributes
- Experience supporting people with psychosocial disability, or complex support needs (highly regarded)
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Professional presentation and reliability
- Ability to work within structured routines while remaining flexible and responsive to individual needs
- Commitment to maintaining a healthy, safe, and respectful home environment
- Willingness to wear the RCS uniform and represent the organisation professionally