Disability & Community Support Workers – Sydney CBD & Surrounding Areas - Expression of Interest

RGIT Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Chosen Family invites applications for casual, entry-level Disability & Community Support Worker roles across Sydney CBD and surrounding areas. You will connect with diverse participants, provide person-centered disability support, and assist with daily living tasks while promoting independence and community involvement.

We welcome compassionate, reliable workers with a commitment to inclusivity and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
• Valid Australian Driver's Licence is required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel for up to approximately 30 minutes to support participants.
• Availability for shifts of approximately 3-4 hours or longer, depending on participant requirements.
• A commitment to respectful, person-centred and inclusive support.
• LGBTQIA+ awareness and willingness to support people of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people to live independently and participate meaningfully in their community.
• Providing person-centred disability and community support tailored to individual goals and preferences.
• Supporting older people with companionship, daily living and community participation.
• Providing respectful support to people experiencing mental health challenges, using a calm, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approach.
• Supporting children and young people with age-appropriate activities, routines, community access and social participation where relevant to the role.
• Assisting with household tasks, meal preparation, personal care and daily living activities where required.
• Supporting participants to attend appointments, activities and community events.
• Providing companionship, social connection and emotional support.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and life experiences.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and adapting communication to each person's needs.
• Supporting participants to develop confidence, independence and practical life skills.
• Respecting individual boundaries, choices, routines, identities and preferences.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and completing required documentation.
• Demonstrating clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, Support Coordinators and the Chosen Family team.
• Providing dependable and consistent support and communicating promptly regarding availability or changes.

Skills

Disability support

Aged care

Mental health

Autism & Neurodiversity

Community services

Childcare or youth support

LGBTQIA+ support

Personal care

Complex support needs

Trauma-informed support

Social participation

Domestic assistance

Companion care

Job description

Disability & Community Support Workers - Sydney CBD & Surrounding Areas - Expression of Interest

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 18 Sep 2026

Description

Chosen Family fosters a community-centric ecosystem that embraces diversity, flexibility, and enrichment for all. We continuously reimagine how our services can create platforms for equality, inclusion, and belonging. Committed to a culture of acceptance, we ensure that everyone is welcomed and valued. Recognising the interconnectedness of our humanity, we strive to empower individuals to live independently. By honouring each person’s unique identity and experiences, we celebrate and uplift one another in return.

What We Are Looking For

Chosen Family is seeking compassionate, reliable and inclusive Support Workers to join our growing network for participant-matching opportunities across Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs.

We work with people from diverse backgrounds and with a broad range of support needs. Depending on the participant and opportunity, our Support Workers may provide assistance across disability support, aged care, mental health, community access, daily living, social support, childcare and LGBTQIA+ support.

We welcome Support Workers of all gender identities, including female-identifying, male-identifying, transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse applicants.

We particularly value people who are LGBTQIA+-affirming, culturally aware, trauma-informed and respectful of individual identity, communication styles, preferences and lived experiences. Lived experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community is highly regarded.

You don't need to be the right person for every participant. Our focus is on finding the right match between each participant and Support Worker based on experience, skills, personality, availability, location, and individual preferences.

Responsibilities of the Role

Depending on the participant and their individual support plan, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting people to live independently and participate meaningfully in their community.
• Providing person-centred disability and community support tailored to individual goals and preferences.
• Supporting older people with companionship, daily living and community participation.
• Providing respectful support to people experiencing mental health challenges, using a calm, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approach.
• Supporting children and young people with age-appropriate activities, routines, community access and social participation where relevant to the role.
• Assisting with household tasks, meal preparation, personal care and daily living activities where required.
• Supporting participants to attend appointments, activities and community events.
• Providing companionship, social connection and emotional support.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and life experiences.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and adapting communication to each person's needs.
• Supporting participants to develop confidence, independence and practical life skills.
• Respecting individual boundaries, choices, routines, identities and preferences.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and completing required documentation.
• Demonstrating clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, Support Coordinators and the Chosen Family team.
• Providing dependable and consistent support and communicating promptly regarding availability or changes.

Who We Welcome

We encourage applications from Support Workers with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Disability Support
• Aged Care
• Mental Health
• Autism and Neurodiversity
• Community Services
• Childcare or Youth Support
• LGBTQIA+ Support
• Personal Care
• Complex Support Needs
• Trauma-Informed Support
• Social and Community Participation
• Domestic Assistance
• Companion Care

Whether you have extensive experience or have developed valuable skills through professional, community, or lived experience, we encourage you to apply if you believe you can provide safe, respectful, and person-centred support.

Participant Matching

At Chosen Family, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.

Our participants have individual preferences regarding gender, communication style, personality, lived experience, cultural background, interests, location, availability and areas of expertise.

These preferences vary from participant to participant and will be discussed privately with suitable applicants when an appropriate opportunity becomes available.

You may receive invitations to opportunities that align with your profile, experience, location and availability. We may also contact you by email, phone or text when we believe there is a potential match.

There is no expectation that you accept every opportunity. We want Support Workers to feel comfortable considering each opportunity and deciding whether it is suitable for them.

Applicants Must Have

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Australian Driver's Licence
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability and willingness to travel for up to approximately 30 minutes to support participants
• Availability for shifts of approximately 3-4 hours or longer, depending on participant requirements
• A commitment to respectful, person-centred and inclusive support
• LGBTQIA+ awareness and a willingness to support people of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations respectfully

Additional qualifications, experience and certifications relevant to disability, aged care, mental health, childcare or community services are highly regarded.

Why Join the Chosen Family Network?

Joining Chosen Family means becoming part of a diverse network of Support Workers who help people live with greater independence, connection, dignity and choice.

We take the time to understand both our participants and our Support Workers so we can identify opportunities where skills, experience, availability and personal approach are genuinely aligned.

If you're reliable, compassionate, inclusive and passionate about supporting people to live life on their own terms, we'd love to hear from you.