Developmental Support Worker jobs

Chosen Family fosters a community-centred ecosystem that embraces diversity, flexibility, and enrichment for all. We continuously reimagine how our services can create platforms for equality, inclusion, and belonging. Committed to a culture of acceptance, we ensure that everyone is welcomed and valued.

Recognising the interconnectedness of our humanity, we strive to empower individuals to live independently. By honouring each person’s unique identity and experiences, we celebrate and uplift one another in return.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a calm, patient, reliable, and consistent Female Disability Support Worker to provide ongoing weekday support to a 61-year-old male participant in North Sydney, NSW.

The participant lives with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and OCD and benefits from structured, predictable, and consistent support. The successful worker will assist him to maintain his independence, remain engaged throughout the day, and work towards his goal of continuing to live at home as independently as possible.

This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys meaningful conversation, companionship and relationship-based support. The participant has an interest in topics including current affairs, history and politics, so someone who enjoys thoughtful conversation and can build genuine rapport would be highly valued.

The successful applicant will be calm and emotionally regulated, particularly when the participant experiences anxiety, frustration or distress. An understanding of OCD, acquired brain injury, routines and the importance of predictability will be highly regarded.

Female Support Worker Preferred

A female Support Worker is preferred for this role. The participant also prefers a non-smoking worker who does not have pets.

We are particularly interested in someone who is quiet, patient, respectful and able to take initiative without requiring constant direction.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday

Start time: Flexible between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM Finish: Approximately 3:00 PM

Ongoing weekday support

The successful applicant must be able to provide reliable and consistent availability Monday to Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, meaningful conversation and positive social engagement.
• Support the participant to maintain a structured and predictable daily routine.
• Encourage participation in meaningful activities and interests.
• Support community access, appointments and other activities where required.
• Assist the participant to maintain independence at home and in the community.
• Provide calm reassurance during periods of anxiety, frustration or emotional distress.
• Support transitions and changes to routine using a patient and reassuring approach.
• Encourage positive engagement and reduce periods of social isolation.
• Support the participant to develop and maintain daily living skills.
• Follow individual support strategies and guidance from the participant’s support team.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and respectful communication.
• Complete accurate progress notes following each support shift.
• Support the participant to work towards his goal of remaining at home as independently as possible.

Applicants Must Have

• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working with Children Check, where applicable.
• First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Relevant disability support experience.
• Experience supporting people with acquired brain injury, OCD or similar support needs is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, calm, reliable and emotionally regulated approach.
• Understanding of person-centred support and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative.
• Reliable and consistent availability Monday–Thursday.
• Non-smoking preferred.
• Ability to support community participation and appointments where required is advantageous.

Why Join Chosen Family?

At Chosen Family, we believe support is about more than completing tasks. It is about building trust, creating meaningful connections, promoting independence, and supporting people to live life on their own terms.

If you are a compassionate and reliable Female Disability Support Worker who enjoys meaningful conversation, companionship and providing consistent person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.

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Please include:

• A brief summary of your disability support experience.
• Your experience supporting people with acquired brain injury, OCD or similar needs.
• Your availability Monday–Thursday.
• Confirmation that you can commit to ongoing weekday support.
• Your relevant qualifications and current compliance status.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, and LGBTQIA+ people. We welcome and value lived experience and knowledge. f you are comfortable doing so, please let us know in your cover letter if this applies to you.