Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance - Accommodation North; Ryde, Hornsby; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Gym access

EAP

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our group homes in the Ryde/Hornsby area. You will provide compassionate, person-centered support across mornings, afternoons, and overnight awake shifts within our 24/7 operation.

We offer award-winning training, flexible shifts across CPA homes in Ryde region, and attractive benefits including casual hourly rates starting at AUD 45.29 plus Super, a yearly wellbeing allowance, gym access, EAP, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week (20–25 hours).
• A current NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 minimum).
• Experience in a support role (disability support, nursing or aged care) is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support in group homes (may include work in Lifestyle/day programs).
• Assist clients with daily living activities, including meals, personal care, medication administration and manual handling with appropriate equipment.
• Support clients to engage in and participate in their communities.
• Encourage clients to make choices and build skills for greater independence.

Skills

Disability support

Nursing assistance

Aged care

Job description

Location Careforce Northern Suburbs

We are seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our welcoming group homes across Ryde/ Hornsby 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.

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 Ryde 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

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 is great but not required.

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.

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 safeorganisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

Application Close Date: 25/11/2026 11:59 PM

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