At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.

EMBARK NOW on a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker in our Lifestyles team and experience the satisfaction by supporting your clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and thrive in a supportive environment. These positions include day programs, outreach and community-based one-on-one support where you'll have the opportunity to directly engage with clients, as well as providing services for clients and their families in their own homes.

We currently have positions across the Greater Newcastle and Hunter Region, between the Stockton, Wallsend, and Lake Macquarie areas!

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

*Note: whilst you will have a primary location during your onboarding (Croudace Bay), these roles will require travel to any and/or all above-listed locations.

Your duties will include:

• Delivering personalised support by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administrating medication, manual handling.
• Supporting clients to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent.
• Supporting clients to engage and participate in the community.
• Building positive relationships with our clients.
• Transporting clients in our wheelchair accessible vans and pool cars

Requirements:

• Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred, however your can-do attitude is key!
• Someone who embodies CPA values, is client-focused in their approach to care, and driven by the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities.
• Day shifts are 9.00 am-3.00 pm, 9.30-3.30pm or 10.00-4.00pm.
• A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum).
• Travel to all locations listed above.

Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and amazing benefits

• Attractive hourly rate + Super + Penalty Rates.
• $100 per year Well-being Allowance to treat yourself!
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support.
• Join an industry leader and high performing team.

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

Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact Angus Swift at [email protected]