Job Description
Make a meaningful difference by supporting someone to live independently, express their identity, pursue their interests, and engage with their community on their own terms.
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At Chosen Family, we foster a community-centred environment that embraces diversity, flexibility, inclusion and authentic self-expression. We believe quality support means understanding the individual—not simply providing a service.
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We are looking for a compassionate, open-minded and non-judgmental Support Worker who can build a genuine connection with a participant and provide support that is respectful of their values, beliefs, relationships and lifestyle.
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The Opportunity
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We are seeking a female Community Support Worker who is LGBTQIA+ affirming and comfortable supporting a participant with a diverse range of interests, beliefs and relationship structures.
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The participant is looking for someone who is:
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Open-minded, accepting and genuinely non-judgmental
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LGBTQIA+ affirming and respectful of diverse identities
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Respectful of polyamorous relationships and different relationship structures
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Comfortable with diverse spiritual beliefs and practices, including tarot
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Patient, empathetic, calm and emotionally grounded
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A good listener who takes the time to understand the person they are supporting
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Supportive of autonomy, independence and personal choice
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Comfortable discussing personal or difficult topics appropriately
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Able to remain calm and reassuring when the participant becomes overwhelmed
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Reliable and consistent in maintaining a trusting support relationship
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A male Support Worker may also be considered if an excellent match is identified, particularly where the applicant has strong alignment with the participant's values, interests and support needs.
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Shift Details
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Location: Cambridge Park, NSW
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Recurring Supports:
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Friday (Fortnightly): 4-hour shift from 1:00 PM onwards, commencing from 14 August
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Thursday (Fortnightly): 4-hour transport and community access shift commencing 12:00 PM - Cambridge Park to Springwood
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Wednesday (Monthly): 3-4-hour transport support - Cambridge Park to Katoomba and return
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Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to multiple or all recurring shifts, helping provide consistency, familiarity and continuity of support.
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About the Participant
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You will be supporting a 30-year-old gender-diverse participant who values authenticity, creativity, independence, inclusivity and being accepted for who they are.
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The participant appreciates having a Support Worker who is willing to get to know them as an individual and who can engage with their interests rather than approaching support in a purely task-focused way.
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The participant has formal diagnoses including:
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
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Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
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Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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History of an eating disorder, including anorexia nervosa
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The participant is independently mobile and does not require manual handling, feeding assistance or mobility equipment. There are no reported behaviours of concern or high-care physical support requirements.
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Due to chronic fatigue, supports should be paced appropriately and should not be approached as highly fitness-focused activities. The emphasis is on comfortable, meaningful participation and community access.
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Interests & Hobbies
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A Support Worker who genuinely enjoys or is comfortable engaging with some of the following interests would be highly regarded:
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Gaming & Geek Culture
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Video games
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Arcade games
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Fantasy
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Dungeons & Dragons
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Creative Interests
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Arts and crafts
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Creative projects
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Cartoons and animation
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Anime, Manga & Cartoons
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Manga
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Anime
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Cartoons
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Fantasy-themed media
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Animals & Nature
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Animals
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Paleontology and prehistoric life
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Music
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Punk
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Metal
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Alternative music
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Gothic & Spooky Themes
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Gothic aesthetics
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Spooky themes
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Horror-inspired interests
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Spirituality
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Tarot
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Spiritual practices
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Alternative beliefs and perspectives
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Swimming
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Swimming and gentle recreational activities, where appropriate
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You do not need to share all of these interests. What matters most is having a genuine willingness to learn about and respect the participant's interests.
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What You'll Be Doing
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As the Support Worker, you will:
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Facilitate meaningful community access and social participation.
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Provide safe transport to appointments and community activities.
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Support participation in activities aligned with the participant's interests and preferences.
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Build a trusting, respectful and authentic support relationship.
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Encourage independence without being overly directive or controlling.
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Respect the participant's choices, values, beliefs, relationships and lifestyle.
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Provide support using a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming and person-centred approach.
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Listen actively and take the time to understand the participant as an individual.
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Remain calm and supportive when the participant feels overwhelmed.
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Support appropriate conversations around personal or difficult topics with empathy and professional boundaries.
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Respect different relationship structures, including polyamorous relationships.
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Maintain appropriate confidentiality, dignity and professional boundaries.
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Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation.
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Promote emotional wellbeing through consistent, respectful and empowering support.
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The Right Person
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We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate:
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Open-mindedness — you don't impose your own values or beliefs on others.
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Empathy — you seek to understand rather than judge.
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Patience — you understand that trust and rapport take time.
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Emotional maturity — you can remain calm and grounded when someone is distressed or overwhelmed.
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Respect for autonomy — you support people to make their own choices rather than telling them what they should do.
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Excellent listening skills — you are genuinely interested in understanding the person.
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Reliability — you understand that consistency is particularly important when building trust.
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Inclusivity — you are genuinely comfortable supporting people from diverse identities, backgrounds and lifestyles.
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Curiosity and flexibility — you're willing to learn about interests and perspectives that may be different from your own.
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Authenticity — you can build a natural, comfortable rapport without being overly formal or clinical.
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Highly Regarded
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The following would be advantageous but are not mandatory:
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Female Support Worker, in line with the participant's preference
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LGBTQIA+ identifying or a robust LGBTQIA+ ally
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Experience supporting gender-diverse or LGBTQIA+ participants
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Experience working with autistic or neurodivergent people
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Experience with psychosocial disability
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Trauma-informed support experience
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Interest in gaming, D&D;, anime, manga or fantasy
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Interest in arts and crafts
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Interest in animals, pale
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📌 Lgbtqia+ Affirming Support Worker - Cambridge Park, Nsw (Hobart)
🏢 Chosen Family
📍 Hobart