CPSN are looking for a pro-active, reliable person to support our fantastic late teen female client in Wodonga Victoria.

The role involves working with the client's family and existing support team at the client's home in a collaborative and supportive environment. Support Workers receive ongoing training onsite and online to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported.

The client’s family are delightful and are looking for people who have a great attitude, willing to learn and motivated to work in a respectful and collaborative manner to help her to thrive. The family has dogs so you must be comfortable with dogs.

Supports required: Assistance with personal care, activities of daily living, community access, complex care provision e.g.: PEG and tracheostomy care.

The hours for this role can range from 20-38 per week depending on the client’s support needs and Support Worker availability. The shifts can be day, evening, weekend and occasional Active Overnights (if you are able to do so, and not working before or after the Active Overnight shift).

Pay: $37.31 per hour casual base rate + shift penalty rates + super

Benefits: Salary sacrifice via Go Salary

What you need to be considered for interview:

Open license desired but not essential

Willingness to learn complex care supports

Strong observational skills

A proactive approach

Problem solving capabilities

Respect for established routines

You will need or must be willing to obtain the following Compliance documentation required for this opportunity:

A NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Current First Aid certificate

Current CPR certificate

2 references from prior and/or current manager

Certificate Ill or IV in Disability Support desired but not essential

Apply by uploading your most up to date resume inclusive of 2 work related referee's mobile numbers and email addresses. If you have queries about this position, please email [email protected].

Why join CPSN?

The Cerebral Palsy Support Network (CPSN) is a membership-based organisation that represents individuals with Cerebral Palsy (and like conditions) and their families.

CPSN is not your average support organisation. Each time a participant requires a support worker we take the time to find the best fit for both client and worker to ensure consistency of care for our client and stable employment for our support worker.

We empower our members to thrive and flourish in their community through the provision of support, resources, and services.

We advocate a person-centered approach in everything we do.

To be successful as a CPSN Support Worker, you need to be genuine values match with our organisational values and promote a person-centered approach in everything you do.

Excellent work-life balance

A supportive, positive, collaborative team environment

An innovative and passionate team with driven leaders to support your development.

Experience in delivering a unique support mode/in the disability services sector.

On-the-job and online training relevant and specific to people with CP and your Participant.

SCHADS Award rates and associated penalty rates for weekend and public holiday shifts.

At CPSN, we know we are at our best when our team represents the communities we serve. We are proud of our commitment to providing a supportive work environment for all team members. CPSN is an equal opportunity employer.

We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including the LGBTQIA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.

CPSN has zero tolerance for abusive behaviour and is committed to acting in the best interests of all people in keeping them safe.

Employment with CPSN is subject to the following forms of pre-employment safety screening such as the NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks.

This role is only available to Australian Residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia.

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