Assist Access /
Maintain Employment

At Professional Disability Caring (PDC), our Assist Access / Maintain Employment supports are designed to help you prepare for work, build confidence, and stay engaged in employment-related goals. Whether you’re looking for your first job, returning to work, or trying to maintain a routine, we provide practical, person-centred assistance to support your journey.

Who It’s For

This support may be suitable if you are an NDIS participant who wants to:

• Start looking for a job or work experience

• Improve work readiness skills and confidence

• Maintain a job by building routines and supports

• Manage workplace changes, communication, or anxiety

• Develop independence for training, study, or volunteering

• Strengthen social and communication skills for work environments

How We Help

We tailor supports around your goals and situation. Depending on your plan and needs, we can assist with:

• Building daily routines and reliability (time management, planning)

• Support to attend interviews, training, or work placements

• Travel training and transport support to get to work safely

• Communication support (workplace instructions, confidence, social skills)

• Goal setting and step-by-step employment planning

• On-the-day encouragement and check-ins to stay on track

• Developing skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and self-advocacy

What You Get

With PDC, you receive:

• A person-centred support plan aligned with your goals

• A supportive team focused on choice, dignity, and independence

• Consistent support workers who understand your preferences

• Clear communication and progress check-ins

• Practical strategies to help you build confidence and maintain routine

Funding & Availability

This support is generally funded through the NDIS under Capacity Building categories (depending on your plan). We support:

• Self-managed participants

• Plan-managed participants

• Agency-managed (if applicable—confirm based on your setup)

📍 Service Area: Sydney, NSW
📅 Support can be arranged on weekdays and flexible times based on availability.

Your Pathway (Simple Steps)

Step 1: Talk to Us
Tell us your employment goals and what support you need.

Step 2: Plan Your Supports
We match you with the right support worker and create a schedule around your routine.

Step 3: Start Building Confidence
We work with you step-by-step to build skills, routines, and independence for work.

FAQs

1) Is this support the same as getting me a job?
We support your work readiness and ability to maintain employment, but we are not a recruitment agency. We help you build skills, routines, confidence, and practical support to move toward employment goals.

2) Can you help me attend interviews or training?
Yes. If your plan allows, we can support you to attend interviews, appointments, training, and work-related activities.

3) Do you provide transport to work or job services?
We can provide transport support or travel training based on your plan and needs.

4) What if I already have a job but struggle to keep it?
That’s exactly what this support can help with—building routine, confidence, communication skills, and strategies to manage work challenges.

5) Do I need to have employment funding in my NDIS plan?
Usually, yes—this support should be aligned with your plan goals and relevant funding category. If you’re unsure, we can help you understand what your plan covers.

6) How quickly can I start?
After a short consultation and service agreement, we can start as soon as a suitable support worker and schedule are available.

7) Can I choose a male or female support worker?
Yes, we respect participant choice and will do our best to match your preference.