Disability Support Worker
The Disability Support Worker role at CPA exists to provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities.
You will play a vital role in empowering clients to live as independently as possible, by helping them to achieve their goals and supporting their day-to-day wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for one of our Accommodation houses in Normanhurst, and we are espcially wanting to talk with any candidate that has full time availability across all of our shift times.
As a Disability Support Practitioner within a CPA SIL home, your role is focused on providing support to clients in a domestic setting (in the home).
You will make a meaningful difference through supporting clients with daily living needs such as cooking and mealtimes and helping with cleaning & general household tasks.
You will also provide personal care to clients in a respectful and dignified manner, administer medication, and support clients to move around the house through manual handling and the use of specialised equipment such as hoists.
You'll also be asked to document and monitor client wellbeing, and collaborate effectively with other CPA staff to maintain a supportive team environment.
As a DSP in a CPA SIL Home, you will work across a number of different shift times dependent on your availability:
Early mornings: 6am – 9am
Day shifts: 9am – 3pm
Afternoons/evenings: 3pm – 6pm/7pm/8pm/9pm
Awake overnights (optional): 10pm-6am
What Success Looks Like
Clients feel safe, respected and empowered
Care is delivered consistently in a person-centred way
Documentation is accurate and completed on time
You contribute positively to team culture
You demonstrate CPA’s values: Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous
Essential Criteria
Commitment to person-centred care
Current NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2)
Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role
Willingness to work a rotating roster
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working With Children Check
First Aid & CPR
Where required, CPA will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications.
Why Cerebral Palsy Alliance
CPA is one of Australia’s leading disability service providers. We are an alliance of great minds, united by a shared purpose — to create a world of opportunity for people with disability.
We are committed to safety, inclusion, and upholding the rights and dignity of every individual we support.
Benefits
Attractive hourly rate from $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates
Salary packaging options
$100 annual Wellbeing Allowance
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training, Development & Progression Opportunities
CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91561).
We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including:
CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support
Ongoing specialist training and skill development
CPA also encourages internal progression and is committed to providing opportunities for growth to our people. This can include progression into Disability Support Practitioner Level 4 (DSP4) roles, as well as pathways to leadership and management positions.
80% of CPA's House Managers all started as DSW's, highlighting our commitment to growth & development.
Recruitment Process
Online application
Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai
20-25 minutes, text-based conversation to offer us some further insight into your fit for CPA
Interview
Compliance & background checks
Offer and onboarding
CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
Important information:
At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact **Name of Recruiter** on **contact details**.