Disability Support Practitioner

cpalliance; North Shore; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being Allowance

Discounted gym memberships (Fitness/PB

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our group homes across Ryde, Eastwood, Denistone, Epping, Macquarie Park, Marsfield and surrounding areas in NSW.

Deliver personalised support, assist with daily living activities, and help clients participate in community life. We offer world-class training, flexible shifts on a 24/7 roster, and opportunities to complete nationally recognised qualifications including Certificate III in Individual Support.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, nursing, or aged care.
• Willingness to obtain relevant qualifications if not already held.
• Evidence of compassionate, person-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support in group home settings (some days in lifestyle/day programs).
• Assist clients with daily living activities, including meals, personal care, medications, and safe mobility.
• Support clients to engage in their communities and develop independence.
• Monitor client wellbeing and report progress to the team.
• Provide transport support, including driving the CPA minivan.
• Contribute to a fun, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Disability support

Nursing

Aged care

Job description

Location

North Shore, NSW, Australia

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.

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.

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-centered 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.

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.

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.

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.