Empowering Disability & Community Support Worker – Katoomba

Chosen Family; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chosen Family in Katoomba, NSW – Blue Mountains is seeking compassionate Support Workers to provide person-centred disability support in home and community settings. You will help participants with daily living, community participation and independent living skills while building meaningful connections and supporting wellbeing.

Training and checks are required, with travel between Blue Mountains locations. Ideal candidates bring empathy, reliability and a commitment to safe, respectful, and

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required.
• Current First Aid Certificate is required.
• Valid Australian Driver's Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred disability support in the home and community.
• Support participants with community access and social participation.
• Help develop confidence, independence, and practical life skills.
• Provide companionship and meaningful social connection.
• Assist participants to attend appointments, activities and community events.
• Assist with household tasks, meal preparation and daily living activities as needed.
• Offer respectful support for mental health challenges.
• Use trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches where appropriate.
• Adapt communication and support strategies to each participant's needs.
• Build respectful, trusting relationships with participants and their support networks.

Education

First Aid Certificate

WWCC

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Driver's Licence

Job description

Chosen Family in Katoomba, NSW – Blue Mountains is seeking compassionate Support Workers to provide person-centred disability support in home and community settings. You will help participants with daily living, community participation and independent living skills while building meaningful connections and supporting wellbeing.

Training and checks are required, with travel between Blue Mountains locations. Ideal candidates bring empathy, reliability and a commitment to safe, respectful, and