Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Newcastle-Maitland; Presencial; AUD 68.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellbeing allowance

Fitness Passport discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral bonus

CPR & First Aid training

Descripción de la vacante

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Wallsend, NSW is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults living in our accommodation services across the Newcastle region. You will provide personal care, support daily routines, promote independence and help clients engage with community, using person-centred plans, while gaining access to training and workforce benefits.

Shifts include early mornings, days, afternoons, evenings and awake overnights; NSW driver's license is required; we offer training and

Formación

• Experience supporting adults with disabilities preferred.
• Able to provide personal care and mobility assistance.
• Able to follow care plans and safety protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care, mealtimes, medication and daily routines.
• Encourage independence, skill-building and decision-making.
• Support community engagement and transport.
• Follow person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism.
• Build positive relationships with clients.

Conocimientos

Behaviour Support experience

Driver's Licence

Educación

Certificate III in Individual Support

Descripción del empleo

Location Wallsend, NSW, Australia

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. EMBARK NOW on a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker in our Accommodation SIL Houses service across the Newcastle Region and experience the satisfaction of supporting your clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and thrive in a supportive environment.

The Role:

Support adults living in CPA group homes to lead rich, independent and empowered lives.

• 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 & in your own vehicle)
• Following person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism
• Building positive relationships with our clients

What You'll Bring:

• A can-do attitude and growth mindset - you’re open to learning and ready to make a difference
• Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred, however your passion & enthusiasm is key!
• NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 or above)
• Physical capability to support clients with mobility or transfers
• Availability across a variety of shift times, including:

Availability across a variety of shift times, including:

• Early mornings (6am - 9am) * Preference will be given to those candidates with early morning availability
• Day shifts (9am - 3/4pm)
• Afternoons & evenings
• Awake overnights (10pm-6am)

What Makes CPA Different?

We are an 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 Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and incredible Employee Benefits

Benefits

• Attractive hourly rates: $34.59 - $35.67 per hour base + Super + 25% Casual Loading + Penalties
• $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
• Paid CPR & First Aid courses

We invest $5,000 in training in your first year This includes: Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90213). We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including: CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support Ongoing specialist training and skill development

So if you are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us at Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a 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.

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