Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Disability Support Practitioner

Ryde, NSW, Australia Full time

Location

Ryde, NSW, Australia

We are currently seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across multiple homes in the Ryde 2112 area.

This role is ideal for support workers who are confident, resilient, and experienced in supporting clients with complex needs and strong/challenging behaviours.

About the Role:
As a Disability Support Worker 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.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting clients with complex behaviours and high support needs

  • Assisting with personal care, daily routines, and household tasks

  • Implementing behaviour support plans and following care plans

  • Maintaining accurate documentation and progress notes

  • Building positive relationships with our clients and team members

About You:

  • Proven experience working with individuals with challenging behaviours

  • Strong understanding of behaviour support strategies

  • Calm, patient, and resilient approach in high-pressure situations

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Reliable with good availability across a variety of shifts (including early mornings,  weekends, and active nights)

Essential Requirements:

  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check  (or willingness to obtain)

  • Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

  • First Aid & CPR Certificate

  • Current NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2) 

  • Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role 

  • Willingness to work a rotating roster  

  • Full working rights in Australia

  • Favourable: Relevant qualifications (Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or similar)

What We Offer:

  • Flexible shifts across main Ryde locations

  • Supportive team environment

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

  • Attractive hourly rate starting 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) 

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 safeorganisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.