Empowerment-Focused Disability Support Worker (Casual)

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate from $36.23 + Super + Pena

Salary packaging options

$100 annual Wellbeing Allowance

Discounted gym membership (Fitness PAS

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Disability Support Worker role at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) exists to provide high-quality, person-centred support to people with disabilities. This casual daytime position based at the Allambie Heights centre involves helping clients live independently, with activities that promote dignity, safety and wellbeing.

You'll assist with daily living skills, social engagement, and community participation, including personal care where required, manual handling, and 1:1 or small-group support.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Disability Support Worker preferred.
• Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check may be required.
• First Aid & CPR certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to clients in day programs or at the CPA centre.
• Assist with daily living skills, including personal care where required.
• Support social engagement and community participation.
• Assist with transport to and from day programs as needed.

Skills

Daily living skills

Social engagement

Community participation

Personal care

Manual handling

Medication support

Behaviour support

1:1 or small group support

Education

CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

The Disability Support Worker role at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) exists to provide high-quality, person-centred support to people with disabilities. This casual daytime position based at the Allambie Heights centre involves helping clients live independently, with activities that promote dignity, safety and wellbeing.

You'll assist with daily living skills, social engagement, and community participation, including personal care where required, manual handling, and 1:1 or small-group support.