Disability Support PractitionerCerebral Palsy Alliance • Australia

Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance • Australia

5 days ago

Job description

Location

LS - H&C - Central CoastCerebral 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 in our Home & Community service across the

Hunter / Newcastle Region

and experience the satisfaction by supporting your clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and thrive in a supportive environment. Primarily, these positions include community-based one-on-one support where you'll have the opportunity to directly engage with clients and encourage independence by taking them out into the community.\

Note : whilst you will have a primary location during your onboarding (Croudace Bay), these roles will require travel to different clients throughout the region.

Starting as a casual position, CPA encourages progression and there is a pathway to permanent part-time work in the future.

The Role :

Support adults living in CPA group homes to lead rich, independent and empowered lives. Your day-to-day may include :

Encouraging skill-building, independence, and decision-making

Providing respectful support with personal care, mealtimes, medication, and daily routines

Supporting community engagement, social connection and transport (including use of CPA vans & in your own vehicle)

Following person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism

Building positive relationships with our clients.

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.

can-do attitude

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 or transfers

Availability for

a minimum of 3 days per week

(15–20+ hours), ideally including a minimum of 2 Saturdays / month - Available to work shifts between the hours of 9am and 4pm

Comfortable travelling to all locations in the region

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

(massage, sports, meditation – your choice!)

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

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

, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a

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.

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