At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. 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.

EMBARK NOW on a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker in our Lifestyles Day Programs team and experience the satisfaction by supporting your clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and thrive in a supportive environment.

The Role
This role is based across our Greater West Region and you will have to travel across all sites including Prairiewood, Liverpool, Blacktown, Rooty Hill, Guilford, Ashfield, Castle Hill and Chester Hill. These positions include day programs, home and community and community-based one-on-one support where you'll have the opportunity to directly engage with clients. These shifts are day shifts of 09.00-15.00 or 09.30-15.30 or 10.00-16.00.

• Implement person-centered planning and foster innovative support approaches to ensure client programs are tailored to individual goals and needs
• Delivering personalised support by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administrating medication, manual handling etc
• 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

We Offer:

• Attractive casual hourly rate, starting at $43.24 + Super + Penalty Rates
• Flexible day shifts to suit your lifestyle
• 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
• Comprehensive world recognised training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development.
• Specialist training opportunities
• Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers

Requirements:

• A current NSW Driver's License (P2 minimum)
• Must be able to travel across all sites including Prairiewood, Liverpool, Blacktown, Rooty Hill, Guilford, Ashfield, Castle Hill and Chester Hill

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.