Female Support Worker – Personal Care, Mobility & Community Access – Dural, NSW

Make a Difference That Matters

At Chosen Family, we believe exceptional support begins with genuine human connection. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and empowering community where every person is valued, supported and encouraged to live life on their own terms.

We are currently seeking an experienced, compassionate and reliable female Support Worker to provide ongoing, person-centred support to a participant in Dural, NSW.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who takes pride in helping others maintain their independence, feel comfortable in their daily routines, access their community and experience greater choice and control over their lives.

If you are confident providing personal care and mobility assistance, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and believe that quality support is about more than completing tasks, we would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity at a Glance

• Location: Dural, NSW
• Role: Female Support Worker
• Monday–Friday: Shifts available between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• Sunday: Approximately six hours of support may also be required
• Engagement: Ongoing support opportunity
• Travel: A valid Australian driver’s licence and an insured sedan or hatchback are essential

Weekday shifts are available within the stated time window, with the specific roster to be discussed and confirmed. There may also be opportunities for additional Sunday hours, depending on the participant’s support requirements.

Our goal is to establish a consistent, dependable support arrangement that works for both the participant and the successful Support Worker.

What You’ll Be Supporting

You will help the participant navigate everyday activities with dignity, confidence and as much independence as possible.

Depending on the participant’s needs and agreed support plan, your responsibilities may include:

• Personal care: Assisting with personal hygiene and daily living routines in a respectful, dignified manner.
• Mobility assistance: Supporting safe movement and mobility in accordance with the participant’s needs, your training and the agreed support plan.
• Daily living: Helping with household activities, routines and tasks around the home.
• Appointments and transport: Accompanying the participant to medical appointments and other essential commitments.
• Community access: Supporting outings, errands, social activities and participation in the local community.
• Independence and choice: Encouraging the participant to make decisions, express preferences and remain actively involved in daily life.
• Companionship and connection: Building a positive, trusting professional relationship through patience, consistency and genuine engagement.
• Communication and documentation: Maintaining accurate shift notes, respecting confidentiality and communicating relevant updates to the Chosen Family team.

The successful candidate will understand that person-centred support means working with the participant, respecting their preferences and promoting independence wherever possible.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a female Support Worker who combines practical care skills with a calm, respectful and person-centred approach.

You may be an experienced disability support worker, aged-care worker, personal care assistant or another suitably experienced care professional looking to contribute to meaningful, ongoing support.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have demonstrated experience providing personal care.
• Be confident supporting people with mobility limitations.
• Understand safe mobility assistance and transfers within their training and scope of practice.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in spoken English.
• Be patient, attentive, compassionate and respectful.
• Be dependable, punctual and committed to consistent support.
• Be comfortable supporting a participant both at home and in the community.
• Respect individual preferences, privacy, dignity and autonomy.
• Maintain professional boundaries and demonstrate sound judgement.
• Be familiar with Dural and surrounding suburbs, or be willing and able to travel reliably.
• Ideally live within approximately 30 minutes of Dural.
• Be a non-smoker, in line with the requirements of this opportunity.
• Ideally be within the participant’s preferred age range of approximately 30–50 years.

Experience matters, but so does your approach. We value workers who listen, communicate respectfully, adapt to individual needs, and understand the importance of building trust over time

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Essential Vehicle Requirement – Please Read

Due to the participant’s spinal and mobility limitations, the vehicle used for support must allow for safe and comfortable access.

Applicants must have:

• A current, valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Access to a properly insured vehicle approved for the intended work-related use.
• A sedan or hatchback suitable for the participant’s access requirements.

SUVs and other high-entry vehicles are not suitable for this opportunity.

Please confirm your vehicle type when expressing your interest, as this is an essential matching requirement.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, applicants should have:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Access to an insured sedan or hatchback.
• Demonstrated personal care experience.
• Experience supporting people with mobility needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safe, respectful and person-centred practice.
• Reliable availability for the agreed roster.
• The ability to complete shift notes and other required documentation.
• A Working with Children Check where applicable to the role and relevant duties.

Additional qualifications or experience in disability support, aged care, nursing, community services, manual handling or complex care will be highly regarded. Any specialist support must be provided within the worker’s qualifications, training and authorised scope of practice.

Why Join Chosen Family?

At Chosen Family, we recognise that great support starts with the right match.

We are building a community of Support Workers who value inclusion, diversity, flexibility, dignity and belonging. We take the time to understand your experience, strengths, interests, location and availability so we can identify opportunities that align with your capabilities and preferences.

By joining our Support Worker network, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference: Help participants pursue their goals and maintain independence in everyday life.
• Build lasting professional relationships: Develop consistency and trust through ongoing support.
• Use your skills where they matter: Apply your personal care, mobility and community support experience in a practical setting.
• Explore suitable opportunities: Be considered for participant matches that reflect your experience, availability and location.
• Grow your experience: Continue developing your skills across disability and community support.
• Work within an inclusive community: Join a team that values respect, diversity, individuality and genuine human connection.

We believe the best outcomes happen when participants receive support from workers who are not only capable, but also respectful, reliable and genuinely suited to their needs.

Our Approach to Participant Matching

We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to disability support.

When considering applicants, we look at the complete picture, including:

• Relevant experience, qualifications and training.
• Confidence with personal care and mobility support.
• Communication style and interpersonal approach.
• Availability and capacity to provide consistent support.
• Location, travel time and vehicle suitability.
• Participant preferences, routines and support requirements.
• Compatibility and the ability to establish a professional, trusting relationship.

You do not need to be the right match for every participant. We aim ito identify opportunities where your strengths and experience can contribute to a positive support relationship.

Suitable applicants will be contacted regarding the next steps, which may include further discussion about availability, experience, and participant matching.

Location and Availability

Primary location: Dural, NSW.

Applicants living in Dural or nearby suburbs are encouraged to apply, particularly those who can travel reliably within approximately 30 minutes.

Please indicate your availability for weekday shifts between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, along with any capacity to provide approximately six hours of support on Sundays.

Your actual roster will be discussed and confirmed with the team.

How to Express Your Interest

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience and availability, we would love to hear from you.

Please provide the following information when submitting your expression of interest:

1. A brief introduction about yourself.
2. Your relevant Support Worker or care experience.
3. Your personal care and mobility support experience.
4. Your qualifications, certifications and current screening checks.
5. Your suburb or general location.
6. Your weekday availability and whether you can work Sundays.
7. Confirmation that you hold a valid Australian driver’s licence.
8. Confirmation that you have access to an insured sedan or hatchback.
9. Any additional skills or experience that would make you a suitable match.

Our team will review your details and contact suitable applicants to discuss the opportunity further.

A Community Where Everyone Belongs

Chosen Family welcomes and values people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ people.

We are committed to fostering an environment where respect, inclusion and individual identity are recognised and celebrated.

Support independence. Build connection. Create belonging.

If you are ready to bring your experience, compassion and commitment to an ongoing support opportunity in Dural, we invite you to express your interest and become part of the Chosen Family Support Worker network.