Role Purpose
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.
About the Clients:
As a Disability Support Worker, you will support clients living with a range of disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities. Some clients may also present with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
Role Overview
This role is based at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance St Ives Day Centre and offers the opportunity to support clients by transporting them from their homes to attend day programs, or by providing support directly at the centre.
This is a permanent part-time position offering approximately 18 hours per week, with day shifts scheduled from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Applicants must be available to work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with additional availability on Monday and Tuesday considered a bonus.
You will assist with daily living skills, social engagement, and community participation, including personal care (where required), manual handling, medication support (if trained), behaviour support strategies, and 1:1 or small group support.
Each day, you will encourage independence, build skills and confidence, promote inclusion, support participant choice, facilitate activities and outings, follow individual support plans, document progress, and work collaboratively with families and allied health professionals.
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
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. More details about these requirements can be found 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.