Support Workers

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Support Workers to join our team and provide exceptional care to our clients in Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting.

At Afford, we are focussed on improving the lives of people with disability by prioritising their choices, promoting their rights and exploring possibilities together. In the Support Worker role, you will support this vision by Providing high quality support to our clients.

Still want to make a real difference? Join our team and help individuals with disabilities live their best lives. We're looking for caring and compassionate people to provide essential support and guidance. Let's work together to create a more inclusive community.

What you will do

• Providing personalized support to clients in accordance with their individual support plans
• Variety of week day shifts - day, afternoons, sleepovers and active nights 
• Assisting with daily living activities, such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication management
• Support the team in facilitating community participation and social activities
• Supporting clients in developing life skills and promoting independence
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation

What you will bring

• Hold minimum Certificate 3 in Individual Support or Above
• A passion for safeguarding human rights and a deep personal connection to working in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, and a 'C' class driver's license, along with an up-to-date COVID vaccination certificate or a medical exemption.
• A Current First Aid Certificate & CPR Certificate ( willingness to Obtain if not held or expired)
• Passport, Birth or Citizenship Certificate to validate Australian Work Rights
• Willingness to complete a National & International Police Check (Paid by Afford)
• Ability to Complete Pre-Employment Medical/Functional Assessment (Paid by Afford)

What we offer

• Be part of a team united by a common purpose, vision, and values, working together towards a clear and meaningful strategic direction.
• Benefit from our commitment to your professional growth and career progression, with initiatives designed to nurture and grow exceptional talent.
• Increase your take-home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment each year.
• Enjoy a workplace that recognises your efforts with a strong rewards program, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives like subsidised gym memberships.
• Join an organisation that values being good humans and good corporate citizens. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and belonging, support First Nations reconciliation, make ethical choices, and view our commitment to our clients as a lifelong journey.

More about Afford

Afford exists to create an inclusive world where human rights are realised - a world where people of all abilities come together to share in life's adventure. If you're passionate about this purpose, you'll find your place here, where our values guide everything, we do: we are kind, we are clear, we are a team, and we explore.

We take pride in putting our clients at the heart of our work, creating environments where independence thrives, skills are nurtured, and barriers are broken down. At Afford, we say, "You can connect today, and we can explore tomorrow together." Are you ready to explore tomorrow with us at Afford?

For further information in regard to the role please contact;

"This is a female-only position. In accordance with Section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), and applicable state legislation, this position is exempt from the requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex. The exemption is provided on the basis of a genuine occupational requirement related to the provision of personal care to female clients."