Disability Support Worker – Community Access Support – Canton Beach, NSW – Remote

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 dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Worker to provide ongoing support to a young participant in Canton Beach, NSW.

The participant is a young person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who is independently mobile and does not require manual handling, feeding assistance, mobility equipment, or support with behavioural concerns.

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, respectful, adaptable, and comfortable taking the time to build a genuine relationship with the participant. As this is the participant’s first NDIS plan, their routines, preferences, and support needs are still being explored. The successful applicant will be comfortable learning and developing the support approach together with the participant.

There is no gender preference for this role.

Schedule:

• Fridays – daytime – 3 hour shift
• Community access and household support

Responsibilities of the role

• Support the participant to access and participate in their community through meaningful activities.
• Assist with household tasks while promoting independence and dignity.
• Build a positive, respectful and trusting relationship with the participant.
• Provide companionship, encouragement and practical support.
• Take a person-centred approach and follow the participant’s preferences and choices.
• Support the participant in building confidence and independence.
• Take the time to understand the participant’s routines, interests and support needs as the relationship develops.
• Maintain appropriate communication and progress notes following each support shift.
• Respect the participant’s individuality, identity, choices and lived experience.

Applicants must have:

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Reliable vehicle
• LGBTQIA+ awareness
• Experience supporting people with ASD is highly regarded
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, flexible and person-centred approach

Apply now to join our team of dedicated Disability Support Workers and make a positive impact in the life of our participant.

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.