Disability Support Practitioner - Casual

Location

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.

EMBARK NOWon a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker supporting our Accommodation SIL Houses across the Centra Coast region and our Home & Community program, we are looking for passionate, empathetic Support Workers with a can-do attitude and positive growth mindset to join our vibrant team at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) team.

About the role

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

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

• Encouraging skill-building, independence, and decision-making

• Supporting community engagement, social connection and transport (including use of CPA vans)

• Following person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for empowering people with disability

• A can-do attitude and growth mindset — you’re open to learning and ready to make a difference

• NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum of P2 or above)

• Physical capability to support clients with mobility or transfers

• Availability for a minimum of 3 full days per week (15–20+ hours)

• Availability across a variety of shift times, including:

  • Early mornings (6am - 9am)

  • Day shifts (9am - 3/4pm)

  • Afternoons & evenings

  • Awake overnights (10pm-6am)

• The ability to travel to our multiple locations across the Central Coast region (Wyong, Long Jetty, and Umina)

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 base + 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:

• Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers

• CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90213).

We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including:

• CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support

• Ongoing specialist training and skill development

So if you are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us at Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Recruitment Process

1. Online application

2. Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai - 20-25 minutes, text-based conversation to offer us some further insight into your fit for CPA

3. Interview

4. Compliance & background checks

5. 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.