Support Workers – Blaxland, NSW 2774

chosen family; Blaxland; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Chosen Family in Blaxland, NSW is seeking experienced, compassionate support workers to join a consistent in-home team supporting three children aged 7, 8 and 9 with complex needs. The role focuses on safe, structured, patient, trauma-informed support within a family home environment.

You will work Monday to Friday during school terms with mornings 7:00-9:00 and afternoons 4:00-7:00, in a staffing arrangement of 2–3 workers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex support needs.
• Ability to apply trauma-informed, child-centred approaches.
• Patient, mature, calm and emotionally resilient.
• Experience implementing BSPs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support to three children aged 7, 8 and 9.
• Maintain safe, structured routines during mornings and afternoons.
• Collaborate with a consistent team of 2–3 support workers.
• Follow WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening checks and training.

Skills

Experience with children

Trauma-informed approach

Patience

Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)

Job description

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Description

Chosen Family is seeking experienced, compassionate and confident Support Workers to join a consistent support team providing in-home assistance to three children aged 7, 8 and 9 with complex support needs.

This is an opportunity for Support Workers who are passionate about working with children and can provide safe, structured, patient and trauma-informed support within a family home environment.

• Location: Blaxland, NSW 2774
• Days: Monday to Friday (during school terms)
• Morning Shifts: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
• Afternoon Shifts: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Staffing Arrangement: Consistent team of 2–3 Support Workers
• Commencement: To be confirmed
• Gender Preference: Both male and female applicants are welcome

About the Support Arrangement

You will be supporting three children with a range of complex developmental and behavioural support needs, including:

• ADHD and intellectual disability
• Behaviours of concern
• Emotional regulation and positive behaviour support needs
• Assistance with structured morning and afternoon routines

The role involves providing consistent, individualised support while helping the children navigate their daily routines in a safe, predictable and supportive environment.

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in Support Workers who are:

• Experienced in supporting children with complex support needs.
• Patient, mature, calm and emotionally resilient.
• Knowledgeable in trauma-informed and child-centred approaches.
• Experienced in implementing Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs).
• Confident in responding to behaviours of concern using appropriate positive behaviour support strategies.
• Able to establish predictable routines and maintain consistent boundaries.
• Reliable and committed to ongoing weekday support.
• Willing to participate in participant-specific training and familiarisation before commencement.

Mandatory Requirements

Successful applicants must have or be willing to meet the following requirements:

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Relevant experience and training in supporting children with complex needs.
• Willingness to complete participant-specific induction and training.

Important: The support environment involves behaviours of concern and restrictive practices. Any regulated restrictive practice must only be implemented by appropriately trained and authorised workers in accordance with the applicable Behaviour Support Plan, NDIS requirements and relevant authorisation processes. Additional training and authorisation requirements must be satisfied before workers undertake any applicable regulated restrictive practices.

Why Join Chosen Family?

At Chosen Family, we believe in providing support that is inclusive, respectful, person-centred and trauma-informed.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Become part of a consistent and collaborative support team.
• Build meaningful relationships with participants and their families.
• Make a genuine difference in children's everyday lives.
• Develop your skills through participant-specific training and ongoing support.