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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Transporting clients from their homes to attend day programs or providing support directly at the centre.
• Assisting with daily living skills, social engagement, and community participation.
• Providing personal care (where required).
• Assisting with manual handling.
• Providing medication support (if trained).
• Implementing behaviour support strategies.
• Providing 1:1 or small group support.
• Encouraging independence, building skills and confidence.
• Promoting inclusion.
• Supporting participant choice.
• Facilitating activities and outings.
• Following individual support plans.
• Documenting progress.
• Working collaboratively with families and allied health professionals.

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicants must be available to work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• Additional availability on Monday and Tuesday considered a bonus.

Location

• St Ives, NSW, Australia

Work Type

• Permanent part-time
• Day shifts

Education Level

• CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support

Salary/Compensations

• Attractive hourly rate from $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates

Benefits

• 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 recognised qualifications.
• Ongoing specialist training and skill development.
• Opportunities for growth into leadership and management positions.

About the Company

• 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.
• CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90213).
• CPA also encourages internal progression and is committed to providing opportunities for growth to our people.
• 80% of CPA's House Managers all started as DSW's, highlighting our commitment to growth & development.
• 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.
• 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

Equal Opportunity

• 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.