At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a male participant with Autism to engage in community activities and build confidence.
- Company: Chosen Family, a community-centric organisation embracing diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and additional hours as the support relationship develops.
- Why this job: Join us to empower individuals and create meaningful connections in the community.
- Qualifications: Must be friendly, talkative, and have a valid driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 36 - 46 $ per hour.
- Male Support Worker – Community Access | Tregear, NSW
- Tregear, New South Wales 2770, Australia • A$36 - A$46
- Casual Temporary Entry Level
- Description
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.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a friendly, outgoing, talkative, and motivating Disability Support Worker to support a male participant based in Tregear, NSW, with community access.
A male Support Worker is strongly preferred for this support arrangement, ideally someone who is 25–45 years old, outgoing, conversational, positive, and confident engaging in community activities.
The participant is looking for someone who can bring positive energy, motivation, and genuine social connection to the support relationship.
The right worker will be comfortable having conversations, encouraging participation, and helping the participant get out into the community and take part in meaningful activities.
We are particularly interested in someone who is social, talkative, energetic, encouraging, and motivating, while still being respectful of the participant's individual preferences, choices, and independence.
Participant
Male participant with Autism (ASD)
Support Type
- Community Access
- Schedule : Mondays, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hours
3 hours per week initially
Commencement
Monday, 28 September 2026
Future Hours
Potential for additional hours as the support arrangement develops
Responsibilities of the Role
- Support the participant to access and participate in the community.
- Encourage participation in meaningful, enjoyable, and appropriate community activities.
- Assist with community outings based on the participant's interests and preferences.
- Provide transportation to community activities as required.
- Support the participant to build confidence, independence, and community participation.
- Encourage positive social engagement and meaningful conversation.
- Build a strong, respectful, and trusting support relationship.
- Provide positive encouragement and motivation without being overly directive.
- Communicate clearly, respectfully, and appropriately.
- Support the participant to make choices about activities and how they would like to spend their support time.
- Maintain appropriate progress notes and documentation relating to supports provided.
- Communicate relevant observations or concerns to the appropriate Chosen Family team members.
The successful Support Worker must have
- A valid Australian Driver's Licence.
- Access to a reliable vehicle suitable for community access.
- Willingness and ability to drive the participant to community activities as required.
- Experience or genuine interest in providing community access support.
- Reliability and consistency with the agreed Monday schedule.
- About the Ideal Support Worker
Our preferred candidate will be
- Male – strongly preferred.
- Ideally 25–45 years old.
- Friendly, approachable, and respectful.
- Talkative and outgoing, with the ability to maintain engaging conversation.
- Positive, energetic, and motivating.
- Comfortable supporting a person with Autism (ASD).
- Confident participating in community-based activities.
- Reliable, punctual, and consistent.
- Able to build positive rapport and genuine connection.
- Respectful of the participant's choices, preferences, and independence.
- Comfortable driving as part of community access support.
- About the Support Arrangement
The participant will initially receive one 3-hour community access shift each Monday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
This is an opportunity for the right Support Worker to develop a consistent and positive support relationship.
If the arrangement works well for both the participant and the Support Worker, there may be an opportunity for additional support hours in the future.
We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in building a positive working relationship—not simply filling a rostered shift.
What Success Looks Like
The successful Support Worker will help the participant
- Get out and engage with the community.
- Participate in meaningful activities.
- Build confidence in community settings.
- Enjoy positive social interaction and conversation.
- Have a support person who is reliable, encouraging, and genuinely engaged.
Effective support is not about deciding what someone should do.
It is about working alongside the person, encouraging participation, respecting their choices, and creating opportunities for them to build confidence and independence.
We strongly encourage applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse people, and LGBTQIA+ people.
We welcome and value lived experience and knowledge.
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Support Worker – Community Access 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.
