Flexible Compassionate Disability & Community Support Worker

Chosen Family; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

We work with people from diverse backgrounds with a broad range of support needs, including disability, aged care, mental health, community access and LGBTQIA+ support. We value trauma-informed, respectful and person-centred approaches to building meaningful connections.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Compassionate

Reliable

Inclusive

Trauma-informed

Clear communication

Job description

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

We work with people from diverse backgrounds with a broad range of support needs, including disability, aged care, mental health, community access and LGBTQIA+ support. We value trauma-informed, respectful and person-centred approaches to building meaningful connections.