Job Description
Experienced Support Worker - Psychosocial Disability and Corrections
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Male Forensic & Complex Behaviour Support Worker
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Locations: Granville | Rhodes | Sutherland | Campbelltown | Penrith | Maroubra | Carlton
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Job description:
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Support Workers – Psychosocial Disability & Corrections
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Milestone Support Services specialises in supporting individuals with:
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Psychosocial disabilities
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Forensic and justice-related backgrounds
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Complex behaviours
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Mental health challenges
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Transitional accommodation needs
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Youth and adult participants requiring high-level behavioural support
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Our team works closely with participants transitioning from:
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Corrections and custodial settings
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Hospital and mental health units
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Homelessness and unstable environments
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Youth justice and community justice pathways
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We are building a strong team of resilient, professional male support workers capable of working with high-risk and high-needs participants in a trauma-informed and person-centred manner.
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About the Role
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We are currently seeking experienced Male Support Workers with backgrounds in:
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Security
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Corrections
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Youth justice
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Mental health
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Community services
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Hospital security
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Behaviour support
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Crisis response environments
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This role is ideal for individuals who are confident managing:
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Complex behaviours
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Aggression and escalation
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Emotional dysregulation
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Community risk situations
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Participants with forensic histories
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High-pressure environments
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You will support participants both in accommodation settings and out in the community while maintaining skilled boundaries, safety awareness, and calm communication.
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Key Responsibilities
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Supporting participants with forensic and complex behavioural backgrounds
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Managing challenging situations using de-escalation techniques
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Assisting with daily living and community participation
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Supporting emotional regulation and behavioural goals
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Transporting participants to appointments and activities
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Completing professional incident reports and case notes
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Working collaboratively with allied health teams and coordinators
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Maintaining safety for participants, staff, and the community
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Highly Regarded Experience
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We strongly encourage applicants with experience in:
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Security industry
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Corrections or custodial settings
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Youth justice
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Mental health wards
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Hospital security
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Drug & alcohol services
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Crisis intervention
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Behavioural support environments
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Candidates with strong situational awareness, conflict resolution skills, and professional communication are highly valued.
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Essential Requirements
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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National Police Check
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First Aid & CPR Certificate
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Valid Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle
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Strong written communication and incident reporting skills
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Ability to remain calm under pressure
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Availability for weekends, active nights, and emergency shifts where required
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What We Offer
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Consistent ongoing shifts
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Supportive leadership and management
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Opportunities for growth into senior roles
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Training in forensic support and complex behaviours
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A professional and structured environment
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Rewarding work making real impact in people's lives
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Important
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This role is NOT security work. While security and justice-related experience is highly regarded, all support must be delivered using a trauma-informed, person-centred, and recovery-focused approach aligned with NDIS standards.
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We are looking for workers who are:
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Calm under pressure
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Professional and emotionally intelligent
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Strong communicators
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Reliable and accountable
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Able to build rapport while maintaining boundaries
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📌 Experienced Support Worker - Psychosocial Disability And Corrections (Sydney)
🏢 Milestone Support Services
📍 Sydney