At Chosen Family, we believe great support is about more than completing tasks. It is about building trust, creating genuine human connection, encouraging independence and helping each person live life on their own terms.

We are looking for a calm, patient, reliable and compassionate Female Disability Support Worker to provide ongoing support to a 61-year-old male participant in North Sydney.

This is an opportunity to become a consistent and trusted part of someone’s support network while helping them maintain their independence, confidence and connection with the community.

About the Participant

The participant lives with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and OCD and benefits from a support approach that is calm, structured, predictable and consistent.

The successful Support Worker will assist him to:

• Maintain his independence at home and in the community
• Stay engaged throughout the day
• Participate in meaningful activities
• Access the community
• Maintain routines and daily living skills
• Work towards his goal of continuing to live at home as independently as possible

This role is particularly suited to someone who genuinely enjoys companionship, conversation and relationship-based support.

The participant has an interest in current affairs, history and politics, so someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations and can develop genuine rapport will be highly valued.

The Person We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is more than simply reliable — someone who can become a consistent, trusted and positive presence in the participant’s life.

You will ideally be:

• Calm and patient
• Warm, respectful and compassionate
• Emotionally regulated and reassuring
• Reliable and consistent
• Observant and attentive to changes in mood or behaviour
• Comfortable working independently
• Able to take appropriate initiative without constant direction
• Respectful of routines and the importance of predictability
• A good conversationalist and listener
• Comfortable supporting someone who may experience anxiety, frustration or distress
• Committed to promoting independence rather than creating unnecessary dependence

An understanding of OCD, acquired brain injury, structured routines and predictable support environments will be highly regarded.

Female Support Worker Preferred

A female Support Worker is preferred for this participant.

The participant also prefers a non-smoking Support Worker who does not have pets.

Community Access – Vehicle Required

A reliable vehicle and valid Australian driver’s licence are required for this role.

Community access is an important part of the support, and the successful Support Worker will need to be able to assist the participant with community outings, appointments and other activities as required.

You should be comfortable driving the participant to appropriate community destinations and supporting safe and meaningful participation outside the home.

Support Schedule

Monday – Sunday (6–8 hours per shift)

There is flexibility across the week, and Support Workers are encouraged to indicate the days and times they are available.

We are particularly interested in people who can offer consistent and ongoing availability, as continuity is important for this participant.

What You’ll Be Supporting With

Your role may include:

• Providing companionship and meaningful conversation.
• Building a positive and trusting professional relationship.
• Supporting a structured and predictable daily routine.
• Encouraging participation in meaningful activities.
• Supporting community access and social participation.
• Driving the participant to appointments, activities and community destinations.
• Supporting independence at home and in the community.
• Providing calm reassurance during periods of anxiety, frustration or distress.
• Supporting transitions and changes to routine with patience and reassurance.
• Encouraging positive engagement and reducing social isolation.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of daily living skills.
• Following individual support strategies and guidance from the participant’s support team.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Completing accurate shift notes and required documentation.
• Communicating professionally with the participant and Chosen Family team.
• Supporting the participant’s goal of remaining at home as independently as possible.

Experience & Skills We Value

Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• OCD
• Mental health support
• Disability support
• Community access
• Psychosocial support
• Behavioural support
• Person-centred practice
• Supporting structured routines
• Companion and social support

You do not need to have experience in every area. What matters most is your ability to provide safe, respectful, consistent and person-centred support.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Relevant disability or community support experience
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• Reliable vehicle suitable for community access
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient and emotionally regulated approach
• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative
• Understanding of person-centred support
• Understanding of professional boundaries
• Reliable and consistent availability
• Ability to complete accurate shift documentation

Experience supporting people with acquired brain injury, OCD or similar support needs is highly regarded.

Why Join Chosen Family?

At Chosen Family, we believe that meaningful support starts with human connection.

When you join our Support Worker network, you have the opportunity to:

• Build a genuine and trusting relationship with a participant.
• Make a meaningful difference in someone’s everyday life.
• Support greater independence and confidence.
• Help someone remain connected to their community.
• Develop your disability and community support experience.
• Work within an inclusive and values-driven organisation.
• Find support opportunities that align with your skills, experience and availability.

Independence • Connection • Dignity • Choice • Belonging

Apply Now

If you are a compassionate, patient and reliable Female Disability Support Worker who enjoys meaningful conversation, companionship, community access and relationship-based support, we would love to hear from you.

Please include:

• A brief summary of your disability support experience
• Your experience supporting people with ABI, OCD or similar support needs
• Your experience with community access
• Confirmation that you hold a valid Australian driver’s licence
• Confirmation that you have access to a reliable vehicle
• Your availability across Monday–Sunday
• The days you can commit to 6–8 hour shifts
• Your relevant qualifications and current compliance status

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, and LGBTQIA+ people. We welcome and value the knowledge, lived experience and perspectives you bring.

Join Chosen Family.

Build trust. Support independence. Create meaningful connection.