Chosen Family is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and reliable female Support Worker aged 30 or older to support a 24-year-old female participant living in Faulconbridge, NSW.

The participant lives with schizoaffective disorder, depression, and anorexia. She would benefit from patient, person-centred support that promotes independence, emotional wellbeing, social connection, and participation in meaningful daily activities.

Professional mental health support experience or relevant training is essential for this role. Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities or complex mental health needs is highly desirable.

The participant enjoys art, photography, music, and animals. Her household includes dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits, so the successful candidate must be comfortable working in a home with multiple pets.

Key Responsibilities

Monday – Daily Living & Household Support (10:00 AM–1:00 PM)

- Assist with household tasks and maintaining a comfortable living setting.
- Support errands and everyday activities.
- Encourage independence with daily routines and practical life skills.
- Provide patient, respectful, and consistent psychosocial support.

Wednesday – Community Access & Social Participation (1:30 PM–4:30 PM)

- Provide safe transportation to and from singing lessons.
- Support community access and participation in meaningful activities.
- Encourage social interaction, confidence, and independence.
- Foster a supportive environment that respects the participant's preferences, goals, and pace.

These are preferred shift times only and will be finalised following confirmation of worker availability.

Essential Requirements

- Female Support Worker aged 30 or older, in line with the participant's stated support preferences.
- Professional mental health support experience or relevant training.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a registered, insured vehicle suitable for transporting the participant.




- Comfortable working around dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits.
- Availability on Mondays and/or Wednesdays.
- Strong communication, reliability, patience, and professional boundaries.
- Ability to provide respectful, person-centred, trauma-informed support.

Experience with psychosocial disability, mental health recovery, and supporting people with complex needs will be highly regarded.

What Chosen Family Values

At Chosen Family, we are committed to inclusive, person-centred, and neurodiversity-affirming support. We value Support Workers who respect individual choice, promote dignity and autonomy, and help participants work towards their personal goals.

How to Express Your Interest

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your expression of interest and answer the following questions:

- What suburb are you based in?

- Are you willing and able to travel to Faulconbridge, NSW 2776?

- Do you meet the participant's female, aged 30+ preference?

- What professional mental health support experience or relevant training do you have?

- Have you supported people with psychosocial disabilities or complex mental health needs? Please provide relevant details.

- What hours are you available on Mondays?

- What hours are you available on Wednesdays?

- Are you comfortable providing household assistance and community access support?

- Do you hold a valid driver's licence and have access to an insured vehicle?

- Are you comfortable working in a household with dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits?

Please answer all questions and clearly outline your relevant mental health experience or training and your availability. Candidates may express interest in either day or both days.

We look forward to connecting with a suitable Support Worker who can provide consistent, compassionate, and empowering support.

Apply now to be considered for this opportunity with Chosen Family.

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📌 Support Worker – Mental Health & Community Access | Faulconbridge, NSW
🏢 Chosen Family
📍 Faulconbridge