Female Disability Support Worker – Summer Hill, NSW

Chosen Family fosters a community-centric 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.

Female Disability Support Worker – Summer Hill, NSW

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an energetic, friendly, and engaging Female Support Worker to join our team and provide ongoing community access support to a 36-year-old female participant. We are specifically looking for experienced individuals with a background in supporting people with mental health challenges and psychosocial disabilities. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and are committed to going above and beyond for our community and clients, we would love to hear from you.

Shift Details

• Location: Summer Hill, NSW 2130
• Day: Thursdays
• Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (3 hours per week)
• Proposed Commencement: 20 August 2026
• Meeting Point: Summer Hill Station (Please note: The participant does not want support workers attending or collecting her from her residence.)

About the Participant The participant is seeking support with community access and social participation. She is living with schizophrenia, complex PTSD, intellectual disability, medication-controlled epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. She is mobile and does not require manual handling, feeding assistance, or mobility equipment.

She highly values conversation and engagement. She would benefit from someone who is easy to understand, happy to talk, and genuinely interested in connecting with her throughout the shift. Due to her schizophrenia, she may experience delusions and occasionally make abrupt or incorrect comments. The ideal worker will be patient, non-judgmental, and comfortable responding calmly and respectfully without becoming discouraged or disengaged.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Support the participant in leading an active lifestyle and engaging in community activities of her choice.
• Provide active conversation and companionship, encouraging positive social interactions and healthy friendships.
• Encourage independence, health, wellbeing, and confidence in the community.
• Utilise positive behaviour strategies, a person-centred approach, and a trauma-informed lens to provide effective support.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and ensure thorough record-keeping.
• Demonstrate strong verbal communication skills, remaining calm and professional during complex interactions or delusions.
• Build a strong, positive relationship while respecting boundaries and personal preferences.
• Respectfully assist with community access while ensuring dignity and independence.

Applicants Must Have:

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Driver’s Licence and a reliable vehicle
• LGBTQIA+ awareness
• Confidence in supporting someone experiencing schizophrenia and delusions
• Note: Experience with psychosocial disability and mental health support is highly regarded.

Apply Now Apply now to join our team of dedicated Disability Support Workers and make a positive impact in the lives of our clients.

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