
Disability Support Practitioner
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Posted 12 days ago
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.
We are looking to grow the team and are recruiting multiple Casual Disability Support Positions across the Hornsby and Turramurra areas! There are morning, day, evening and night shift available - it will depend of what you are looking for and the flexibility you need - apply now.
This Group Home service operates 24x7. You will need to be available for 3-4 days (20 hours minimum) for coverage over a variety of morning, day, afternoon and overnight 'waking shifts'. We can consider local candidates to the Hornsby/Turramurra and surrounding areas.
About the role
Your role centers on supporting people with disability to live meaningful lives, and actively drive their own decisions and goals.
- Delivering personalised support in a group home setting
- Assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administrating medication and manual handling
- Supporting clients to engage and participate in their community
- Supporting clients to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent
- Supporting clients with transport e.g. using CPA minivan
The Benefits
- Attractive casual hourly rate of $41.48+ Super + Penalty Rates
- Flexible working hours and shifts across a 24/7 roster to fit in with your lifestyle
- $100 per year Well-being Allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing (eg: purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class)
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA.
Requirements
- Available for a minimum of 3 days a week, 20-25 hours (this is a minimum requirement - there are 35+ hours available if you wish)
- A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum)
- Travel across the Hornsby, Turramurra and St Ives areas
So if you are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us at Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
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 therights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safeorganisation 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.
About Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to providing world-class services for people living with a broad range of disabilities, and their families. As an organisation we embed our values of Integrity, Passion, Excellence, Courage and Respect in our practices everyday. We are here to make a difference in people’s lives and support them in connecting and engaging them with their communities.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to working as a team to provide you with the best supports and services to achieve your goals.
Cerebral palsy affects people in different ways and can affect body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance. We work with our clients to formulate individual plans to help them achieve their everyday goals and future aspirations.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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