Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; North Shore; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Certificate III training

World-class training

Flexible shifts

Well-being allowance

Gym discounts

EAP

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our group homes across Ryde, Eastwood, Denistone, and surrounding areas. You will provide compassionate, person-centred support across shifts, including mornings, afternoons and overnight awake shifts in a 24/7 operation.

We offer competitive pay from $43.24 per hour, opportunities to complete Certificate III in Individual Support, world-class training, flexible rosters, and wellbeing benefits to support your health

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, nursing, or aged care settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and provide person-centred support.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support in a group home setting (with potential work in Lifestyle/day programs).
• Assist clients with daily living activities, including mealtimes, personal care, medication administration, and using mobility aids.
• Support clients to engage in and participate in their communities.
• Encourage clients to make their own choices and build skills for greater independence.
• Monitor client wellbeing and report on their progress.
• Support clients with transport, including driving the CPA minivan.
• Contribute to a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Disability support experience

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Location

North Shore, NSW, Australia At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We foster an inclusive workplace and actively encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting people with disabilities to lead meaningful, independent lives? Do you want to be part of a team that empowers clients to make their own choices and achieve their goals? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We are seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our welcoming group homes across Ryde, Eastwood, Denistone, Epping, Macquarie Park, Marsfield, and surrounding areas. In this role, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support across a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and overnight awake shifts. Our 24/7 operation ensures clients receive consistent, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support in a group home setting (with the possibility of occasional work in Lifestyle/day programs).
• Assist clients with daily living activities, including mealtimes, personal care, medication administration, and manual handling using appropriate equipment and aids.
• Support clients to engage in and participate in their communities.
• Encourage clients to make their own choices and build skills for greater independence.
• Monitor client well-being and report on their progress.
• Support clients with transport, including driving the CPA minivan.
• Contribute to a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team environment.

If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of people with disability, join us and be part of a team that truly empowers clients to thrive.

The Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate starting from $43.24, plus superannuation and penalty rates.
• Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification, including Certificate III in Individual Support.
• World-Class Training: Industry-leading training and professional development to build your skills, advance your career, and deliver outstanding, person-centred support.
• Flexible shifts across a 24/7 roster to suit your lifestyle.
• $100 annual Well-being Allowance to support your health and wellness (e.g., sports equipment, massage, meditation classes).
• Discounted gym memberships for you and your family through Fitness Passport.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal or professional support.
• Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, rewarding you for referring friends who join Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Requirements

• Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week (20–25 hours).
• Additional hours (30+) are available for those who wish to work more.
• A current NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 minimum).
• Experience in a support role, such as disability support, nursing, assistant in nursing, or aged care.

If you are 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. 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. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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