Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; The District Council of Mount Remarkable; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive hourly rate from $36.23 + 1

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing Allowance

Discounted gym membership through Gym/

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training, Development & Progression

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) in Hornsby Heights, NSW seeks a dedicated Disability Support Worker to deliver high-quality, person-centred support in a CPA SIL home. This permanent part-time role offers approximately 20 hours per week across a rotating roster, including early mornings, day, afternoon, and awake-night shifts.

You will assist with daily living tasks, personal care, medication administration and mobility support, working closely with a supportive team to empower clients to live as

Qualifications

• Commitment to person-centred 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, CPA will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living tasks, including cooking, mealtimes, cleaning, and general household activities
• Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner (e.g., showering, toileting)
• Administer medication in line with care plans
• Assist with mobility and manual handling, including the use of specialised equipment such as hoists
• Monitor and document client wellbeing, reporting any changes
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive and positive team environment

Skills

Person-centred care

Flexibility / Rotating roster

Team collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Tools

First Aid & CPR

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

NSW Driver's Licence

Job description

Location Hornsby, NSW, Australia

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

At CPA, our SIL houses typically accommodate between 3–6 clients. Clients can range in age from their early 20s through to more mature-aged clients. Individuals living in CPA group homes may have a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual or physical disabilities. Clients may also present with differing levels of medical needs and behaviours, requiring varying levels of support.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Disability Support Worker to join our Accommodation and Respite service at our Hornsby Heights group home. This is a Permanent Part-Time opportunity, offering approximately 20 hours per week across a variety of shifts, including morning, day, evening, and awake night shifts. As a Disability Support Worker (DSW) in a CPA SIL home, you will provide compassionate, person-centred support to clients in a domestic setting, helping them live as independently as possible while supporting their individual needs, choices, and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living tasks, including cooking, mealtimes, cleaning, and general household activities
• Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner (e.g., showering, toileting)
• Administer medication in line with care plans
• Assist with mobility and manual handling, including the use of specialised equipment such as hoists
• Monitor and document client wellbeing, reporting any changes
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive and positive team environment

Shift Times

May Include Early mornings: 6:00am – 9:00am Day shifts: 9:00am – 3:00pm Afternoon/evening shifts: 3:00pm – 6:00pm / 7:00pm / 8:00pm / 9:00pm Awake overnight: 10:00pm/11:00pm – 6:00am/7:00am

What Success Looks Like

• Clients feel safe, respected and empowered
• Care is delivered consistently in a person-centred 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-centred 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, CPA will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications.

Why Cerebral Palsy Alliance

CPA is one of Australia’s leading disability service providers. We are an alliance of great minds, united by a shared purpose - to create a world of opportunity for people with disability. We are committed to safety, inclusion, and upholding the rights and dignity of every individual we support.

Benefits

• Attractive hourly rate from $36.23 + 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

CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91561). We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including: CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support Ongoing specialist training and skill development CPA also encourages internal progression and is committed to providing opportunities for growth to our people. This can include progression into Disability Support Practitioner Level 4 (DSP4) roles, as well as pathways to leadership and management positions. 80% of CPA's House Managers all started as DSW's, highlighting our commitment to growth & development.

Recruitment Process

Online application Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai Interview Compliance & background checks Offer and onboarding

Cerebral Palsy Alliance CPA 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