Male Disability Support Worker - Ingleburn, NSW

Chosen Family; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Chosen Family is seeking a reliable, patient and engaging male Disability Support Worker to support a 32-year-old male participant with ASD in Ingleburn, NSW. The role focuses on consistent, person-centred support, clear communication, and building a trusting rapport to empower independence.

Initial commitment is one regular shift per week (Wednesday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 4 hours). Additional shifts may be available as a strong working relationship grows.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check required.
• WWCC required.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence required.
• Reliable vehicle required.
• Inclusive approach to supporting diverse backgrounds required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to the participant’s needs, preferences and goals.
• Support shopping, community access and activities in the local area.
• Assist with appointments and community activities.
• Encourage independence and participation in the community.
• Build a respectful, trusting professional relationship with the participant.
• Communicate clearly and adapt to the participant’s communication style.
• Maintain shift notes and relevant documentation.
• Promote dignity, inclusion and self-determination in all support.
• Collaborate with the participant and the Chosen Family team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patience

Reliability

Adapt communication style

Education

First Aid Certification

Tools

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Australian Driver’s Licence

Job 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

We are seeking a reliable, patient and engaging male Disability Support Worker to support a 32-year-old male participant with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Ingleburn, NSW.

The participant is looking for someone who can provide consistent support, communicate clearly and straightforwardly, and gradually build a trusting and positive rapport.

The initial commitment is one regular shift per week, with the potential for additional days and hours once a strong working relationship has been established.

Shift Details

Location: Ingleburn, NSW 2565 | Day: Wednesday | Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Duration: 4 hours per week

Responsibilities of the Role

• Provide person-centred support tailored to the participant’s individual needs, preferences and goals.
• Support shopping, community access and getting out and about in the local community.
• Assist with attending appointments and other community activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and participation in the community.
• Build a consistent, respectful and trusting professional relationship with the participant.
• Communicate clearly and adapt communication approaches to suit the participant.
• Provide patient and supportive guidance while allowing the participant to maintain as much independence as possible.
• Maintain accurate shift notes and relevant documentation.
• Promote dignity, choice, inclusion and self-determination in all aspects of support.
• Work collaboratively with the participant and the Chosen Family team to provide consistent support.

The Ideal Support Worker

• Male
• Patient, reliable and consistent
• A clear and straightforward communicator who is easy to understand
• Able to adapt their communication style to the participant
• Experienced in or familiar with supporting people with ASD/autism
• Comfortable providing community access and supporting shopping and appointments
• Friendly, engaging and able to build rapport naturally
• Respectful of individual differences and communication preferences
• Person-centred and committed to promoting independence
• Interested in establishing a regular, ongoing support relationship
• Open to potentially taking on additional shifts in the future

The participant is mobile, and no high-care or manual-handling requirements have been identified for this role.

Applicants Must Have

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• Reliable vehicle
• LGBTQIA+ awareness and an inclusive approach to supporting people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

Why Join Chosen Family?

At Chosen Family, we believe support work is about more than completing tasks. It is about building genuine connections, supporting independence and creating opportunities for people to participate meaningfully in their communities.

If you are a reliable male Support Worker who enjoys community access, communicates clearly and would like to build a consistent relationship with a participant over time, we would love to hear from you.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse people, and LGBTQIA+ people. We welcome and value your lived experience and knowledge. If you are comfortable doing so, please let us know in your cover letter if this applies to you.