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.At Chosen Family, we foster a community-centred setting that embraces diversity, flexibility, inclusion, and authentic self-expression.
We believe quality support means understanding the individual—not simply providing a service.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 identity, values, beliefs, relationships, and lifestyle.The OpportunityWe 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.A trans woman Support Worker is highly preferred for this role, as the participant feels that someone who shares or understands her lived experience may help foster stronger rapport, trust and a sense of comfort and connection.We welcome applications from LGBTQIA+ people and allies who can provide genuinely inclusive and affirming support.The Right Person Will BeOpen-minded, accepting and genuinely non-judgmentalLGBTQIA+ affirming and respectful of diverse gender identitiesPatient, empathetic, calm and emotionally groundedA good listener who takes the time to understand the person they supportSupportive of autonomy, independence and personal choiceComfortable discussing personal or difficult topics appropriatelyAble to remain calm and reassuring when the participant becomes overwhelmedReliable and consistent in maintaining a trusting support relationshipSupport AreaPenrith, NSWCommunity access and transport around Sydney,



depending on the participant's activities and requirements.Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to recurring shifts, helping provide consistency, familiarity and continuity of support.The Support Worker most is being genuinely curious and willing to learn about what the participant enjoys.You WillFacilitate meaningful community access and social participationProvide safe transport to appointments and activitiesSupport participation in activities that reflect the participant's interestsBuild a trusting and authentic support relationshipEncourage independence without being overly directiveRespect the participant's identity, choices, relationships, beliefs and lifestyleProvide trauma-informed, neuroaffirming and person-centred supportRemain calm and supportive when the participant feels overwhelmedSupport appropriate conversations around personal or difficult topicsMaintain confidentiality, dignity and professional boundariesComplete accurate progress notes and documentationEncourage confidence, autonomy and meaningful participationWe Are Particularly Interested In Someone Who DemonstratesEmpathy— you seek to understand rather than judge.Open-mindedness— you don't impose your own values or beliefs on others.Emotional maturity— you can remain calm and grounded when someone is distressed.Respect for identity— you genuinely respect gender diversity and LGBTQIA+ identities.Respect for autonomy— you support people to make their own choices.Patience— you understand that trust and rapport take time.Reliability— you understand the importance of consistency in a support relationship.Authenticity— you can build a natural and comfortable connection without being overly formal or clinical.Highly PreferredTrans woman Support WorkerFemale Support WorkerLGBTQIA+ identifying or strong LGBTQIA+ allyExperience supporting gender-diverse or LGBTQIA+ participantsExperience with community access and transportEssential RequirementsNDIS Worker Screening CheckCurrent WWCC, if applicableCurrent First Aid & CPR CertificateCurrent Australian Driver LicenceReliable and comprehensively insured vehicleSmartphone for documentation and communicationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsCommitment to person-centred, respectful and non-judgmental supportWhat Matters MostYou don't need to be an expert in LGBTQIA+ issues.
What matters is your attitude.We are looking for someone who listens before judging, supports rather than controls, and is genuinely interested in understanding the person behind the support plan.If you are someone who can respect a person's identity, relationships, beliefs and choices—even when they are different from your own—you may be an excellent match.About Chosen FamilyChosen Family is an inclusive NDIS provider committed to creating safe, affirming and empowering supports for people of all identities and backgrounds.We believe person-centred support means respecting the whole person—their identity, values, relationships, interests, beliefs, choices and aspirations.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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📌 Lgbtqia+ Affirming Support Worker (Trans Woman Support Preferred) – Penrith, Nsw- Remote (New South Wales)
🏢 Chosen Family
📍 New South Wales