Chosen Family fosters a community-centric ecosystem that embraces diversity, flexibility, inclusion and belonging. We believe quality support starts with genuine human connection, respect and understanding.

We are looking for a female Support Worker who identifies as part of the LGBTIQA+ community to provide ongoing community access and social support to a participant based in Noble Park, VIC.

Our participant identifies as trans and queer and uses she/her/they/them pronouns. The right Support Worker will be someone who can provide genuinely affirming, respectful and inclusive support while building a positive and trusting relationship.

About the Opportunity

This role focuses primarily on community access, social participation and recreational activities.

The participant enjoys getting out into the community and taking part in activities that are enjoyable, social and meaningful. Activities may include:

• 🍽️ Going out for lunch or visiting cafés
• 🛍️ Shopping and browsing local stores
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎬 Going to the movies
• 🏖️ Beach walks and outings
• 🌳 Park walks
• 🎳 Bowling
• ⛳ Mini golf
• 💬 Socialising and exploring the local community

The role is about more than simply accompanying someone on an outing. We are looking for someone who can actively engage, build rapport, encourage participation and support the participant to make their own choices about how they spend their time.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a female Support Worker who identifies as LGBTIQA+ and who is:

• Warm, friendly and approachable
• Comfortable supporting a trans and queer participant
• Respectful and affirming of different gender identities and pronouns
• Genuine, inclusive and non-judgemental
• Confident engaging in conversations and social activities
• Interested in community activities, recreation and social participation
• Reliable and consistent
• Patient and emotionally aware
• Able to build a trusting and respectful professional relationship
• Committed to participant choice, dignity and independence
• Comfortable adapting activities around the participant’s interests and preferences

Lived experience within the LGBTIQA+ community is valued for this participant-matching opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing person-centred support in the community.
• Supporting the participant to access local community facilities and activities.
• Encouraging meaningful social participation and community connection.
• Accompanying the participant to recreational and social activities.
• Supporting the participant to make choices about activities and outings.
• Encouraging independence and confidence in the community.
• Building a positive, respectful and trusting professional relationship.
• Respecting the participant’s gender identity, pronouns, boundaries and personal preferences.
• Supporting the participant to participate in activities that reflect their interests.
• Using inclusive and respectful communication at all times.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Completing accurate shift notes and required documentation.
• Communicating appropriately with the participant and Chosen Family team regarding support needs or changes.

Participant Matching That Puts People First

At Chosen Family, we understand that the right participant–Support Worker relationship matters.

We consider factors such as:

• Gender and identity preferences
• LGBTIQA+ lived experience and cultural awareness
• Personality and communication style
• Shared interests
• Support experience
• Availability
• Location
• Skills and qualifications
• The participant’s individual preferences and goals

For this opportunity, the participant has expressed a preference for a female Support Worker who is part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

This preference is intended to support a comfortable, affirming and appropriate participant–worker match.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safe, respectful and person-centred support
• Understanding of LGBTQIA+ inclusion and respectful practice
• Ability to respect and consistently use the participant’s preferred pronouns
• Reliability and commitment to agreed shifts
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Availability on Fridays for a 4-hour shift

A valid Australian driver’s licence and access to an insured vehicle are preferred, particularly for supporting community outings and activities.

Relevant qualifications or experience in disability support, community services, mental health, youth support, LGBTQIA+ support or related fields are highly regarded.

Why Join Chosen Family?

When you join the Chosen Family Support Worker network, you become part of a community focused on helping people experience greater:

Independence • Connection • Dignity • Choice • Belonging

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build meaningful relationships with participants.
• Support people to achieve their individual goals.
• Help participants engage with their local communities.
• Support social connection and participation.
• Develop your disability and community support experience.
• Work within an inclusive and values-driven organisation.
• Be matched with opportunities that align with your skills, experience and availability.

Location & Schedule

📍 Noble Park, VIC 3174

📅 Fridays

⏰ 4-hour shifts

The role involves community-based support, so activities may take place at different locations depending on the participant’s preferences and planned activities.

Apply Now

If you are a female LGBTIQA+ Support Worker who is passionate about inclusion, community participation and helping people live with greater choice and connection, we would love to hear from you.

Please express your interest and provide:

• Your Support Worker experience
• Relevant qualifications and certifications
• Current NDIS checks and clearances
• Your Friday availability
• Your experience supporting LGBTIQA+ people, if applicable
• Relevant community access and social support experience
• Your general location
• Whether you have a driver’s licence and access to an insured vehicle

Please tell us a little about yourself, your experience and the types of community activities you enjoy supporting participants with.

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

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