Casual Male Support Worker

Afford; Penrith; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Afford is seeking a dedicated Male Community Access Support Worker to help clients with disabilities live independently in their community across New South Wales. You will provide high-quality support aligned with individual plans, promote rights, and assist with daily activities, appointments, and community participation.

This role requires a Certificate III in Individual Support or above, a current First Aid certificate, a valid driver's license, and willingness to obtain essential checks.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or above.
• Demonstrated passion for safeguarding human rights within disability services.
• Current First Aid and driver's licence preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised support to clients in accordance with their individual support plans
• Supporting clients to access community activities, appointments and social programs
• Assisting clients to build independence and achieve their personal goals
• Delivering support aligned with Behaviour Support Plans and NDIS Practice Standards
• Supporting clients with varying support needs, including high intensity needs where required
• Championing choice, dignity and cultural respect in all client interactions
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or above

Job description

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 this Community Access Support Worker role, you will support this vision by providing high-quality support to our clients within the community.

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 while helping clients build independence, confidence and community connection.

What you will do

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Male Community Access Support Workers to join our Explore Program team and provide exceptional support to clients within the community.

As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals with disabilities achieve their goals, live independently, and participate fully in community life. This is a community-based role supporting clients out in the community rather than within SIL or residential homes.

• Providing personalised support to clients in accordance with their individual support plans
• Supporting clients to access community activities, appointments and social programs
• Assisting clients to build independence and achieve their personal goals
• Delivering support aligned with Behaviour Support Plans and NDIS Practice Standards
• Supporting clients with varying support needs, including high intensity needs where required
• Championing choice, dignity and cultural respect in all client interactions
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation

About you

• Willing to work a variety of Short shifts
• Hold minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or above
• A passion for safeguarding human rights and working within a purpose-driven organisation
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver's Licence
• A reliable vehicle and willingness to transport clients for community-based duties (mileage reimbursed)
• Passport, Birth Certificate or Citizenship Certificate to validate Australian work rights
• Willingness to complete a National & International Police Check (paid by Afford)
• Ability to complete a 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.

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.

\"This is a male-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 male clients.\"

To learn more about Afford and what we do, please follow this link: www.afford.com.au