Support Worker | Community Access, Transport & Domestic Support | Bellfield, VIC

Chosen Family is seeking a compassionate, reliable and understanding Support Worker to provide ongoing assistance to a female participant in her mid-20s based in Bellfield, VIC 3381.

This is a great opportunity for a Support Worker who enjoys building genuine connections, supporting independent living and helping someone become more confident in their daily routines and community participation.

We are looking for someone who is patient, approachable and able to provide consistent, person-centred support.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Bellfield, VIC 3381
• Participant: Female, mid-20s
• Support Type: Community Access and Household Tasks
• Schedule:Every Friday: Afternoon shift (weekly)Every second Tuesday: Afternoon shift (fortnightly)
• Commencement: To be confirmed
• Worker Preference: Someone of a similar age
• Transport: Must have a reliable vehicle and be comfortable driving the participant.

ABOUT THE SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT

The participant is seeking support to strengthen her independence, establish positive daily routines and increase her confidence in accessing the community.

She has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PTSD, Anxiety and an Intellectual Disability.

Support will primarily involve:

• Assisting with household tasks and developing daily living skills.
• Providing transport to appointments and community-based errands.
• Supporting community access and participation in enjoyable activities.
• Encouraging independence and confidence with everyday activities.
• Helping establish positive and sustainable routines.
• Providing calm, patient and reassuring support when navigating emotional challenges.

The participant is independently mobile and does not require manual handling, mobility equipment or feeding assistance.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We would love to hear from Support Workers who are:

• Compassionate, patient and emotionally mature.
• Experienced in supporting people with ASD, PTSD, anxiety or intellectual disabilities.
• Familiar with trauma-informed and person-centred approaches.
• Calm and confident in supporting emotional regulation.
• Encouraging of independence rather than creating unnecessary reliance.
• Reliable and interested in building a consistent working relationship.
• Comfortable providing transport using their own vehicle.
• Comfortable working in a household with cats.

Important: There is a documented history of behaviours of concern within previous family settings. No behaviours of concern have been reported towards support workers. A calm, respectful and trauma-informed approach is essential to maintaining a safe and positive support relationship.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current driver’s licence.
• Reliable and roadworthy vehicle.
• Appropriate comprehensive vehicle insurance for work-related transport.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working With Children Check, where applicable.
• Relevant experience in disability support is highly regarded.

WHY JOIN CHOSEN FAMILY?

At Chosen Family, we value inclusive, respectful, neurodiversity-affirming and person-centred support.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build a meaningful and consistent relationship with a participant.
• Support practical independence and everyday life skills.
• Encourage greater community participation.
• Make a genuine difference through individualised support.

INTERESTED? EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST!

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Please include the following in your expression of interest:

1. Your current suburb.
2. Your relevant disability support experience.
3. Your availability for Friday afternoons.
4. Your availability for fortnightly Tuesday afternoons.
5. Confirmation that you have a reliable vehicle, driver’s licence and appropriate insurance.
6. Your earliest possible commencement date.

We’re looking for someone who is not just available for the shifts, but genuinely interested in helping someone build confidence, independence and a more fulfilling everyday life.

Join Chosen Family – where meaningful support starts with meaningful connections!