Job Description

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

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As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll provide leadership in the delivery of high-quality community-based disability supports within Afford’s Explore and In-Home Support Programs. This role is responsible for ensuring participants receive person-centred, compliant, and engaging supports that promote independence, inclusion, choice, and control.

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If you have leadership experience in community access/ in-home support and you are caring, reliable and passionate about making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will do n

As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, safe and individualised support to clients across SIL and community-based programs in the Brisbane and Gold coast area.

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Your responsibilities may include the following:

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- Deliver high-quality, person-centred supports aligned with participant goals, support plans, and NDIS Practice Standards.
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- Support regional growth initiatives and participant engagement activities
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- Mentor and provide guidance to Support Workers in relation to best practice support delivery
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- Develop activities that promote community engagement, social inclusion, skill development, health, wellbeing, and participant choice.
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- Support participants to build independence, social connections, life skills, and community participation.
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- Provide operational support and coaching to Support Workers
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- Promote choice, dignity, independence and human rights in every interaction
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- Maintain accurate and timely client documentation
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- Work collaboratively with clients, families, colleagues and other professionals
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About you n

We’re looking for people who are compassionate, reliable and committed to providing high-quality disability support.

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You will ideally have:

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- Certificate IV in Disability, Community Services or a related field.
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- Minimum 2 years' experience in disability support services.
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- Demonstrated knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators.
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- Experience coordinating participant supports and community activities.
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- Strong administrative and record management skills.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Ability to mentor and support frontline staff.
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- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
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- Current Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel within the region.
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- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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- Current Working With Children Check (where applicable).
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- Ability to use client management systems and Microsoft Office applications
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- Willingness to complete a National & International Police Check (paid by Afford)
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- Ability to complete a Pre-Employment Medical/Functional Assessment (paid by Afford)
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What we offer nn
- Work that makes a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability
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- A supportive team workplace built around purpose, values and collaboration
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- Opportunities to develop your skills and build your career in disability services
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- Access to training and professional development opportunitiesTax-free NFP salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment each year
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- Employee perks including rewards programs, wellbeing initiatives and subsidised gym memberships
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- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging
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About Afford n

Afford exists to create an inclusive world where human rights are realised, a world where people of all abilities can live, connect and thrive.

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Our values guide everything we do: we are kind, we are clear, we are a team, and we explore.

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If you’re looking for a casual role where every day is an opportunity to make a difference, join Afford and help people live the lives they choose.

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📌 Senior Support Worker - Moreton Bay (Brisbane)
🏢 Afford
📍 Brisbane