Community & Disbaility Support Worker – Katoomba, NSW & Blue Mountains Area
Part-time Temporary Entry Level
Posted 30 Sep ****
Description
Chosen Family fosters a community-centric ecosystem that embraces diversity, flexibility, inclusion and belonging. We believe quality support starts with genuine human connection, respect and understanding.
We are expanding our Support Worker network in Katoomba and the wider Blue Mountains, NSW, and are looking for compassionate, reliable and inclusive people who want to support others to live with greater independence, confidence and choice.
Whether you have skilled experience in disability support, mental health, aged care or community services—or have developed valuable skills through community or lived experience,we would love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking Support Workers in Katoomba, NSW who are passionate about providing safe, respectful and person-centred support.
Our participant-matching opportunities may involve supporting people with:
Disability and NDIS support needs
Autism and neurodiversity
Mental health
Community access and social participation
Daily living and independent living skills
Aged care and companionship
Personal care
Household tasks
Youth and family support
LGBTQIA+ support
Complex support needs
We value Support Workers who are reliable, emotionally aware, adaptable and genuinely interested in helping people achieve their goals.
You don't need to be the right person for every participant. Our approach is based on finding the right participant–Support Worker match according to skills, experience, personality, availability, location and individual preferences.




Key Responsibilities
Depending on the participant's individual support plan and needs, your responsibilities may include:
Providing
person-centred disability support
in the home and community.
Supporting participants with
community access and social participation
.
Assisting people to develop confidence, independence and practical life skills.
Providing companionship and meaningful social connection.
Supporting participants to attend appointments, activities and community events.
Assisting with household tasks, meal preparation and daily living activities where required.
Providing respectful support to people experiencing mental health challenges.
Using calm,
trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches
where appropriate.
Supporting children and young people with age-appropriate activities where relevant.
Adapting communication and support strategies to each participant's needs.
Building respectful and trusting relationships with participants and their support networks.
Respecting each person's identity, choices, boundaries, routines and preferences.
Maintaining accurate shift notes and required documentation.
Communicating professionally with participants, families, Support Coordinators and the Chosen Family team.
Providing reliable and consistent support and communicating promptly about availability or changes.
Who We Welcome
We encourage applications from people with experience in:
Disability Support / NDIS
Mental Health Support
Community Services
Aged Care
Youth Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Personal Care
Complex Support
Trauma-Informed Practice
Community Participation
Domestic Assistance
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📌 Community & Disbaility Support Worker – Katoomba, Nsw & Blue Mountains Area (Sydney)
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