Support Worker – Mental Health & Community Access | Faulconbridge, NSW

Chosen Family; Faulconbridge; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Chosen Family is seeking a compassionate female Support Worker aged 30 or older to assist a 24-year-old woman in Faulconbridge, NSW. The role emphasizes person-centred mental health support to promote independence, emotional wellbeing, social connection, and participation in meaningful daily activities.

This part-time temporary position includes completing daily living tasks, transportation support, and facilitating community access.

Qualifications

• Female Support Worker aged 30 or older.
• Professional mental health support experience or relevant training is essential.
• Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities or complex mental health needs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monday – Daily Living & Household Support (10:00 AM-1:00 PM): Assist with household tasks and maintaining a comfortable living environment; support errands and everyday activities; encourage independence with daily routines and practical life skills; provide patient, respectful psychosocial support.
• Wednesday – Community Access & Social Participation (1:30 PM-4:30 PM): Provide safe transportation to and from singing lessons; support community access and participation in meaningful activities; encourage social interaction, confidence, and independence; foster a supportive environment respecting preferences, goals and pace.

Job description

Support Worker - Mental Health & Community Access | Faulconbridge, NSW

Part-time Temporary Entry Level

Posted 23 Oct 2026

Description

Chosen Family is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and reliable female Support Worker aged 30 or older to support a 24-year-old female participant living in Faulconbridge, NSW.

The participant lives with schizoaffective disorder, depression, and anorexia. She would benefit from patient, person-centred support that promotes independence, emotional wellbeing, social connection, and participation in meaningful daily activities.

Professional mental health support experience or relevant training is essential for this role. Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities or complex mental health needs is highly desirable.

The participant enjoys art, photography, music, and animals. Her household includes dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits, so the successful candidate must be comfortable working in a home with multiple pets.

Key Responsibilities

Monday – Daily Living & Household Support (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)

• Assist with household tasks and maintaining a comfortable living environment.
• Support errands and everyday activities.
• Encourage independence with daily routines and practical life skills.
• Provide patient, respectful, and consistent psychosocial support.

Wednesday – Community Access & Social Participation (1:30 PM-4:30 PM)

• Provide safe transportation to and from singing lessons.
• Support community access and participation in meaningful activities.
• Encourage social interaction, confidence, and independence.
• Foster a supportive environment that respects the participant's preferences, goals, and pace.

These are preferred shift times only and will be finalised following confirmation of worker availability.

• Female Support Worker aged 30 or older, in line with the participant's stated support preferences.
• Professional mental health support experience or relevant training.
• Valid driver's licence and access to a registered, insured vehicle suitable for transporting the participant.
• Comfortable working around dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits.
• Availability on Mondays and/or Wednesdays.
• Strong communication, reliability, patience, and professional boundaries.
• Ability to provide respectful, person-centred, trauma-informed support.

Experience with psychosocial disability, mental health recovery, and supporting people with complex needs will be highly regarded.

What Chosen Family Values

At Chosen Family, we are committed to inclusive, person-centred, and neurodiversity-affirming support. We value Support Workers who respect individual choice, promote dignity and autonomy, and help participants work towards their personal goals.

We look forward to connecting with a suitable Support Worker who can provide consistent, compassionate, and empowering support.