Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; St Ives; On-site; AUD 46,838 - 63,369; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Allowance

Gym membership discount

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training & progression opportunities

Fully funded qualifications

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking a Disability Support Worker for the St Ives Day Centre. The role involves helping clients to live as independently as possible, supporting daily living skills, mobility and community participation.

Shifts run 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday, with a permanent part-time contract around 30 hours per week. You will work with individuals who have disabilities and may require personal care, for transport to day programs or on-site support, aligning with

Qualifications

• Commitment to person-centered care.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role.
• Willingness to work rotating roster.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills, social engagement and community participation.
• Provide personal care where required and support with medication if trained.
• Document progress and follow individual support plans.
• Work with families and allied health professionals to support client goals.

Skills

Person-centered care

Driver's licence

First aid & CPR

Teamwork

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

Tools

Manual handling

Job description

Location: St Ives, NSW, Australia

Role Purpose

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.

About the Clients

As a Disability Support Worker, you will support clients living with a range of disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities. Some clients may also present with complex needs and behaviours of concern.

Role Overview

This role is based at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance St Ives Day Centre and offers the opportunity to support clients by transporting them from their homes to attend day programs, or by providing support directly at the centre. This is a permanent part‑time position offering approximately 30 hours per week, with day shifts scheduled from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Applicants must be available to work Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

• You will assist with daily living skills, social engagement, and community participation, including personal care (where required), manual handling, medication support (if trained), behaviour support strategies, and 1:1 or small group support.
• Each day, you will encourage independence, build skills and confidence, promote inclusion, support participant choice, facilitate activities and outings, follow individual support plans, document progress, and work collaboratively with families and allied health professionals.

What Success Looks Like

• Clients feel safe, respected and empowered.
• Care is delivered consistently in a person-centered way.
• Documentation is accurate and completed on time.
• You contribute positively to team culture.
• You demonstrate CPA's values: Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to person-centered care.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2).
• Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role.
• Willingness to work a rotating roster.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working With Children Check.
• First Aid & CPR (where required).
• Willingness to pursue relevant compliance certifications (supported or reimbursed by CPA).

Benefits

• Attractive hourly rate from $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates.
• Salary packaging options.
• $100 annual Wellbeing Allowance.
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family).
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Training, Development & Progression Opportunities.
• Fully funded nationally recognized qualifications (e.g., Certificate III in Individual Support – CHC33021).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 for adhering to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.