Short Term Respite & Support Workers – Gold Coast, QLD

Gold Coast, Queensland 9726, Australia • A$36 - A$46

Part-time Temporary Entry Level

Posted 01 Oct 2026

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 looking for reliable, compassionate and engaging Support Workers to support participants during a planned Short Term Respite (STR) stay on the Gold Coast from 14–21 October 2026.

This is an opportunity for Support Workers who enjoy respite support, community participation, recreational activities and helping young people experience greater independence, choice and connection.

We are seeking workers who can provide safe, respectful and enjoyable support both at the accommodation and during community outings.

About the Respite Opportunity

The respite will involve supporting two young participants during their stay on the Gold Coast.

The planned support model may include:

- 1:2 support when both participants are together during respite.
- 1:1 support during community outings, particularly where participants wish to participate in different activities.
- Community access and recreational activities based on participant interests and preferences.
- Daytime, evening and potentially overnight support, depending on the final roster and confirmed support requirements.
- Support that promotes independence, choice and active participation.

The family has also indicated that having an adult Support Worker available overnight may provide additional reassurance during the respite.



Any overnight support will be confirmed as part of the final roster and support arrangements.

Community Access & Activities

A key focus of the respite will be community access, recreation and social participation.

The planning team has indicated that it would be beneficial to have at least three community-access outings throughout the week, while giving the participants the opportunity to provide input into the activities they would like to participate in.

Potential activities may include:

Theme parks and entertainment venues

Lunches and meals out

Parks and outdoor activities

Movies and entertainment

Shopping and local community activities

Activities will ultimately be planned around participant choice, interests, accessibility, support needs and available arrangements.

About the Support Role

We are looking for Support Workers who can actively participate in the respite experience rather than simply provide supervision.

You may be supporting participants to:

- Explore the Gold Coast community
- Attend recreational activities
- Participate in social outings
- Navigate community environments
- Make choices about their activities
- Build confidence and independence
- Enjoy meaningful experiences outside their usual routines





The successful Support Workers will be comfortable being engaging, encouraging and versatile, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Mobility & Accessibility

One participant uses a folding push/manual wheelchair and may require wheelchair support during community access. The wheelchair is not necessarily required at all times.

Support Workers should therefore be comfortable with:

- Supporting a wheelchair user in the community
- Navigating accessible venues
- Managing a folding/manual wheelchair
- Supporting safe community access
- Allowing adequate time for mobility requirements
- Promoting independence wherever possible

Accommodation accessibility is also an important consideration, and accommodation involving many stairs may present a barrier.

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in Support Workers who are:

- Reliable and punctual
- Warm, friendly and engaging
- Experienced in disability support
- Experienced in community participation
- Comfortable with respite environments
- Confident supporting people with mobility needs
- Comfortable supporting wheelchair users
- Flexible and adaptable
- Patient and emotionally aware
- Respectful of participant choice and preferences
- Confident supporting recreational activities
- Able to work collaboratively with other Support Workers
- Comfortable working within a 1:2 support arrangement
- Able to provide 1:1 support during community outings where required

Experience in Short Term Respite, youth support, disability support, community participation or complex support wil

📌 Short Term Respite (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Chosen Family
📍 City of Gold Coast