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.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated male-identifying Support Worker to join our team. For this specific role, we are seeking someone who identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, as requested by the participant, to provide ongoing Community Access supports.
If you are friendly, approachable, respectful, socially progressive, and passionate about empowering others to build confidence and independence, we’d love to hear from you.
Shift Details
Location: Macquarie Park, NSW
Recurring Weekly Supports
- One 6-hour shift per week
- Day to be agreed upon with the participant
- Ongoing opportunity with potential for additional hours as services grow
About the Participant
You will be supporting a participant who is looking to build greater confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections through community participation.
The participant has requested a male LGBTQIA+ support worker, ideally aged between 20 and 30 years, who they can comfortably relate to and build a genuine, trusting relationship with. They value authenticity, respect, and someone who is easy to connect with while encouraging them to participate more actively within the community.
This role focuses on creating a safe, affirming, and supportive environment where the participant feels understood, respected, and empowered to work towards their personal goals.
Responsibilities of the Role
As the participant’s Support Worker, you will:
- Facilitate meaningful community access and participation.
- Support the participant to attend social and recreational activities.
- Build confidence, independence, and community engagement.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and trusting support relationship.
- Encourage the participant to develop social connections and achieve their NDIS goals.
- Deliver supports using a person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach.
- Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation.
- Communicate effectively with the participant, families (where appropriate), and the Chosen Family Operations Team.
Looking For (Ideally)
- Male-identifying support worker (participant preference).
- Identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community (participant preference).
- Ideally between 20–30 years of age to align with the participant’s preference.
- Friendly, engaging, approachable, and easy to build rapport with.
- Patient, respectful, and emotionally intelligent.
- Passionate about empowering people to achieve their goals and increase independence.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing consistent supports.
- Previous disability support experience is highly regarded but not essential.
Applicants Must Have
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Working with Children Check (if applicable).
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Current Australian Driver Licence.
- Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle (preferred).
- Smartphone for documentation and communication.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of person-centred practice and LGBTQIA+ affirming support.
About Chosen Family
Chosen Family is an inclusive NDIS provider committed to creating safe, affirming, and empowering supports for people of all identities and backgrounds. We believe everyone deserves to feel respected, heard, and celebrated for who they are.
Our team embraces diversity, authenticity, and person-centred practice, working alongside participants to create meaningful outcomes and lasting positive change.
How to Apply
Apply now to become part of a passionate team that is redefining disability support through inclusion, compassion, and genuine human connection.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We welcome the unique perspectives and lived experiences that strengthen our team and the communities we support.
