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Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Croudace Bay, NSW
A$34.59-$44.59 p/h
Community Services & Development → Aged & Disability Support
Contract
On-site

Posted 16 days ago


Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globally recognised, award-winning organisation known not only for delivering exceptional disability support services - but also for setting the gold standard in sector-leading staff training and development.

Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.

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, on a Casual basis.

We are looking to grow the team and are recruiting multiple new team members! 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.

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 (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)
  • The ability to travel to our multiple locations across the Newcastle region

What makes CPA Different:

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.

Flexible, Supported Work

  • Choose from a variety of shift types (morning, evening, active night) to suit your lifestyle
  • Work across multiple CPA homes in the Hunter Region
  • Be part of a values-led, supportive, and collaborative team

Incredible Employee Benefits

  • Attractive hourly rate of $43.24 + Super + Penalty Rates
  • $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

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 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.


About Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia
Telecommunications

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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