At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support and companionship to a creative 24-year-old in Burwood Heights.
- Company: Chosen Family, dedicated to person-centred disability support.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, meaningful work, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values authenticity and community connection.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while sharing interests in arts and anime.
- Qualifications: Must be LGBTQIA+, feminine-presenting, and use they/them pronouns.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Chosen Family is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and personable Support Worker to assist a creative and independent 24-year-old participant living in Burwood Heights, NSW. The participant is gender diverse, uses they/them pronouns, and enjoys arts and anime. They are looking for a Support Worker who can provide practical assistance, companionship, and support to participate in activities they enjoy.
The participant has specific preferences for their Support Worker. The successful applicant should:
- Be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Have a feminine presentation.
- Use they/them pronouns, in line with the participant's preference for a Support Worker who shares these pronouns.
These preferences are important in helping the participant feel comfortable and establish a positive, trusting working relationship.
Key Responsibilities
- Support will total approximately 6 hours per week, divided between domestic assistance and community access.
- Domestic Assistance: Approximately 3 hours per week assisting with household tasks and maintaining a comfortable living environment.
- Community Access: Approximately 3 hours per week supporting the participant to access the community and participate in activities of interest.
- Social Engagement: Building a positive working relationship through companionship and shared interests, including arts and anime.
- Independence and Choice: Encouraging autonomy, personal preferences, and participation in everyday activities.
- Respectful Communication: Consistently using the participant's they/them pronouns and respecting their identity, preferences, and personal boundaries.
- Communication Support: Adapting communication approaches to accommodate the participant's hearing needs.
Days and times are flexible and can be discussed with the participant and the rostering team.
About You
- A member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Feminine-presenting, in line with the participant's stated preference.
- Someone who uses they/them pronouns.
- Warm, patient, reliable, and approachable.
- Comfortable providing both domestic assistance and community access.
- Able to communicate clearly and adapt communication to support a person who is hard of hearing.
- Interested in creative activities, arts, anime, or similar interests.
- Committed to promoting independence, dignity, choice, and social inclusion.
- Professional, dependable, and able to maintain appropriate Support Worker boundaries.
Transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse, and other LGBTQIA+ applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the role requirements and the participant's stated preferences.
Support Requirements
- No manual handling or transfers required.
- No feeding assistance required.
- No mobility equipment required.
- No known behavioural concerns or high-intensity support requirements.
Why Join Chosen Family?
At Chosen Family, we believe everyone deserves support that respects their individual needs, choices, and preferences. We are committed to person-centred disability support that promotes independence, dignity, and meaningful community participation. Join a team that values diversity, authentic connection, and quality support.
LGBTQIA+ Support Worker – Burwood Heights in Sydney employer: Chosen Family
Chosen Family is an exceptional employer that prioritises community, diversity, and inclusion in the beautiful Katoomba and Blue Mountains area. With a strong focus on meaningful relationships and person-centred support, employees are empowered to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible work arrangements and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a supportive network that values your unique skills and experiences, and be part of a team dedicated to fostering independence and connection within the community.
