Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance - Accommodation Hunter; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hourly rates starting at $45.29

Wellbeing allowance $100/year

Discounted gym access through FitnessP

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking a Casual Disability Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centered support to adults with disabilities on the Central Coast. The role involves one-on-one home and community support, helping clients with daily living skills, personal care and medication support.

You'll work across Central Coast to Tuggerah areas, travel between CPA homes, and enjoy day shifts from 9:00 to 16:00. Friday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P2)
• Available to work Fridays
• No experience required; CPA provides training and development

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one home and community support to clients aged 18-80
• Assist with daily living skills, social engagement, community participation, personal care, manual handling and medication support
• Travel across Central Coast to Tuggerah groups homes; work across CPA homes in the Hunter Region
• Casual day shifts from 9:00 to 4:00 PM; must be available 3 or 4 days mid week (Friday is a must)

Skills

Current NSW Driver's Licence

Friday availability

Job description

Location Central Coast, NSW, Australia The Disability Support Worker role at CPA exists to provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities. You will play a vital role in empowering clients to live as independently as possible, by helping them to achieve their goals and supporting their day-to-day wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.

Role Overview

Join the Lifestyles Home and Community team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability. This rewarding role involves providing one-on-one home and community support to clients aged 18-80, promoting independence and helping them achieve their goals through community engagement and daily living support. You will assist with daily living skills, social engagement, community participation, personal care, manual handling and medication support.

This role is based across the Central Coast to Tuggerah areas, requiring travel to our group homes. This is a CASUAL position and offers day shifts from 9:00 to 4:00 PM. Must be available to work 3 or 4 days mid week (Friday is a must).

Essential Criteria

• Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P2)
• Available to work Fridays
• No experience required - CPA is a leading organisation in Training and Development

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 casual hourly rates starting at $45.29 + Super
• $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.

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.

We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders' vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy. Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services.

Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au