Careers

At Afford, we are focused on improving the lives of people with disability by prioritising their choices, promoting their rights, and exploring possibilities together. In the Female Support Worker role, you will support this vision by providing high-quality support to clients in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting.

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

• Provide personalised support to clients in accordance with their individual support plans
• Work a variety of shifts including active nights, sleepovers, weekdays, and weekends
• Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication management
• Support the team in facilitating community participation and social activities
• Support clients in developing life skills and promoting independence
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation

What you will bring

• Minimum Certificate III 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 current Class C Driver Licence
• A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Passport, Birth Certificate, or Citizenship Certificate to validate Australian work rights
• Willingness to complete a National and International Police Check (paid for by Afford)
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical and functional assessment (paid for 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 develop 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 such as 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

About Afford

Afford exists to create an inclusive world where human rights are realised — a world where people of all abilities can live, connect, and thrive. Our values guide everything we do: we are kind, we are clear, we are a team, and we explore.

To learn more about Afford and what we do, please follow this link: Afford

"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."