Disability Support Practitioner

Location

Terrey Hills, NSW, Australia

At CPA, You're Not Just Doing a Job - You're Changing Lives

Join an organisation with a legacy of leadership, compassion, and industry excellence in training. Whether you're an experienced support worker or looking to start a meaningful career, we'll equip you with everything you need to succeed.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globally recognised, award-winning organisation known not only for delivering exceptional disability support services - but also for setting the gold standard in sector-leading staff training and development.

Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.

EMBARK NOW on a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker and make a meaningful difference in the lives of CPA's younger client base in a group Shared Independent Living (SIL) home in Terrey Hills.
 

Disability Support Practitioner roles at CPA SIL homes centre around promoting client wellbeing, independence, and domestic assistance. Your responsibilities can include:

• Supporting clients to develop and maintain independence, and advocate for the clients and their individual needs.

• Delivering personalized support by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administrating medication, manual handling using a variety equipment and aids.

• Transporting clients in our wheelchair accessible vans and pool cars and community access.

• Monitoring the well-being of clients and reporting on their progress.

• Being part of a fun and dynamic team

This is a permanent part-time position with up to 35 hours weekly available.

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for candidates who embody CPA values, are client-focused in their approach to care, and are passionate about the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities.

• A Client-focused and growth mindset - you're open to learning and ready to make a difference
• Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred, however your can-do attitude is key!
• NSW Driver's Licence (P2 or above)
• Physical capability to support clients with mobility and transfers
• Availability for a variety of shift times across the day, including early mornings (6am-9am), afternoons (12pm - 5pm), evenings (5pm-11pm), overnights (11pm-6am)

What Makes CPA Different?

We are an Award-Winning Training Organisation

• CPA is a trusted Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications, including Certificate III in Individual Support, and advanced disability care skills.
• Our training programs are backed by decades of experience and respected across the industry.

Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and incredible Employee Benefits

• Attractive hourly rates: $34.59 - $35.67 per hour + Super + 25% Casual Loading + Penalties
• $100/year wellbeing allowance
• Discounted gym access for you and your family through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household
• Paid Referral Bonus - earn when you refer a friend to join CPA
• Paid CPR & First Aid courses

If that isn't enough, we also offer exceptional training to support you:
You will have comprehensive training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. We invest $5,000 in training in your first year. This includes:

• Specialist training opportunities
• Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers

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
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