Disability Support Worker – Community Access (Casual)

Chosen Family; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chosen Family in Sydney is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist an 18-year-old non-binary participant with Community Access in North Bondi. This casual entry-level role emphasizes safe, person-centred support and building trust.

You will follow established plans, maintain confidentiality, and work with the family and support team. Must have NDIS WWCC and First Aid, and a current driver's license is desirable.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
• WWCC is required.
• Current First Aid Certificate is required.
• Experience in disability support or community services.
• Strong understanding of person-centred support.
• LGBTQIA+ awareness and inclusive approach.
• Ability to work within established support and risk-management plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the participant to access the community and engage in meaningful activities based on their interests and goals.
• Build a strong, trusting, and respectful relationship while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Encourage participation in activities such as reading, writing, games, baking, swimming, and other preferred community activities.
• Provide consistent and predictable support that respects the participant's need for routine.
• Use a person-centred, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approach.
• Follow established behaviour support, risk-management, and safety strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and independence while respecting the participant's autonomy and choices.
• Recognise and appropriately respond to changes in presentation, behaviour, or wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and complete required documentation.
• Communicate professionally with the participant, family, Support Coordinator, and Chosen Family team.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the participant's dignity, privacy, rights, and independence.

Skills

Person-centred support

LGBTQIA+ awareness

Risk-management

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Chosen Family in Sydney is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist an 18-year-old non-binary participant with Community Access in North Bondi. This casual entry-level role emphasizes safe, person-centred support and building trust.

You will follow established plans, maintain confidentiality, and work with the family and support team. Must have NDIS WWCC and First Aid, and a current driver's license is desirable.