Disability Support Practitioner

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

CPA are seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to work crucial overnight shifts at one of our SIL homes in Narraweena.

In this role, you will be providing important in-home support to clients during awake overnight shifts.

Our clients can have a range of disabilities including Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions and can have different level of medical needs and behaviours.

Role Overview

Your role is focused on providing support to clients in a domestic setting (in the home).

You will make a meaningful difference through supporting clients with daily living needs such as cooking and mealtimes and helping with cleaning & general household tasks.

You will also provide personal care to clients in a respectful and dignified manner, administer medication, and support clients to move around the house through manual handling and the use of specialised equipment such as hoists.

You'll also be asked to document and monitor client wellbeing, and collaborate effectively with other CPA staff to maintain a supportive team environment

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 $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

CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90213).

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

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. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.

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.