Australian Foundation For Disability

At Afford, we are focused on improving the lives of people with disability by prioritising their choices, promoting their rights and exploring possibilities together.

As a Support Worker within our Inclusive Employment environment, you will support people with disability to participate in meaningful employment, develop workplace skills, build confidence and achieve their goals in a supportive production environment.

Still want to make a real difference? Join our team and help create an inclusive workplace where people of all abilities can thrive.

What you will do

• Support clients to safely complete their workplace duties and achieve their employment goals.
• Provide individualised support that promotes independence, choice and control.
• Assist clients to learn new tasks through demonstration, coaching and encouragement.
• Support clients on the production line with tasks including assembly, packing, sorting and other workplace activities.
• Promote a safe and inclusive workplace by following all health, safety and quality procedures.
• Build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and workplace partners.
• Support accurate documentation, incident reporting and compliance requirements.
• Encourage clients to develop workplace skills, confidence and independence.

What you will bring

• Certificate III or above in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, Community Services (or currently working towards).
• Experience supporting people with disability in an employment, community, day program or similar environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve their goals and participate in meaningful work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow workplace procedures.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check through Afford's pre-employment process (paid by Afford).
• Ability to complete a pre-employment functional assessment to ensure you can safely perform the physical requirements of the role (paid by Afford).
• Passport, Birth Certificate or Citizenship Certificate to validate Australian Work Rights.

What we offer

• Be part of a team united by a common purpose, vision and values, working together to create positive outcomes for people with disability.
• Benefit from our commitment to your professional growth and career progression.
• 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 contribution through rewards programs, wellbeing initiatives and career opportunities.
• Join an organisation that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, and is committed to creating opportunities for people of all abilities.

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 visit: www.afford.com.au