Job Description

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- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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- Dungeons & Dragons
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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 Prospect

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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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- 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 strong 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, paleontology or alternative interests.
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- Comfortable around gothic, spooky or alternative subcultures.
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- Comfortable discussing or respectfully engaging with tarot and spiritual practices.
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- Creative, artistic or imaginative personality.
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- Experience supporting community access and transport.
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Essential Requirements

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- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Current Working with Children Check, if applicable
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- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
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- Current Australian Driver Licence
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- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
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- Smartphone for documentation and communication
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- Commitment to person-centred, respectful and non-judgmental support.
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What Matters Most

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You don't need to be an expert in LGBTQIA+ issues, tarot, Dungeons & Dragons, anime, gaming or any of the participant's other interests.

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What Matters Is Your Attitude

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"You don't have to live the same way I do for me to respect you."

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About Chosen Family

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Chosen Family is an inclusive NDIS provider committed to creating safe, affirming and empowering supports for people of all identities and backgrounds.

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We believe person-centred support means respecting the whole person—their identity, values, relationships, interests, beliefs, choices and aspirations.

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We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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If you are compassionate, open-minded, reliable and genuinely committed to supporting people without judgment, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 LGBTQIA+ Affirming Support Worker - Cambridge Park, NSW (New South Wales)
🏢 Chosen Family
📍 New South Wales