Disability Support Practitioner - Youth Program

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An inclusive and vibrant organization is seeking a passionate Disability Support Practitioner for its Youth Program in Prairiewood, NSW. In this part-time role, you will work directly with young clients, helping them build confidence and independence through activities such as yoga and art. A genuine passion for supporting young people and a valid NSW driver's license are essential requirements for candidates. Join a team committed to making a difference and access attractive benefits including competitive hourly rates and training opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate

Free training programs

Discounted gym access

Salary packaging options

Qualifications

• NSW P2 or full driver’s license.
• Willingness to work from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for 4 days a week.
• Physical ability to engage in support roles.

Responsibilities

• Support young clients by promoting confidence and independence.
• Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
• Engage clients through creative activities like art and gardening.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Ability to support independence

Job description

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Disability Support Practitioner - Youth Program

Apply locations Prairiewood, NSW, Australia time type Part time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id JR-0000005604

Location

Prairiewood, NSW, Australia

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community .

What You'll Be Doing

We’re on the lookout for two passionate Disability Support Workers to join our Youth Individualized Program (IP) team in Sydney’s Western Sydney. There is potential for Permanent Part Time or Casual, with working from 9am - 3pm. This is more than just a job — it’s about building genuine connections and supporting young people with disability to live their best lives. You’ll be working 1:1 with young clients, helping them:

• Build confidence and independence

• Express themselves through art, cooking, or gardening

• Stay active through yoga, gym, or wellness routines

• Engage with their community and maybe even sell their creative work!

• Support might also include helping with mealtimes, personal care and medication support

Why Join CPA Lifestyles?

• Attractive hourly rate, starting at $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates

• A vibrant, inclusive and fun-loving team

• Learn on the job — with free training and pathways to Certificate III/IV in Disability

• Fitness Passport – discounted gym access for you and your family

• Salary packaging (for permanent roles – more money in your pocket!)

What You’ll Need:

• A genuine passion for working with young people

• NSW P2 or full driver’s license

• Ability to work 9.00am to 3.00pm for 4 days a week

• Travel across our day centers from Prairiewood, Liverpool and Guildford

Whether you're studying, just finished school, or looking to kick off a meaningful career — this could be your next exciting step.

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.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. 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.

CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.

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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.