Disability Support Practitioner

Location

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is aglobally recognised, award-winning organisation known not only for delivering exceptional disability support services — but also for setting the gold standard insector-leading staff training and development.

Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.

EMBARK NOW on a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker in our Accommodation SIL Houses service across theCentral Coast Region and experience the satisfaction of supporting your clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and thrive in a supportive environment.

The Role:

Support adults living in CPA group homes to lead rich, independent and empowered lives.This posting is specifically for our home in Umina Beach.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Providing respectful support with personal care, mealtimes, medication, and daily routines

• Encouraging skill-building, independence, and decision-making

• Supporting community engagement, social connection and transport (including use of CPA vans & in your own vehicle)

• Followingperson-centred plans with empathy and professionalism

• Building positive relationships with our clients

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for candidates who embody CPAvalues, areclient-focused in their approach to care, and arepassionate about the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities. You'll bring:

• Acan-do attitude andgrowth mindset — you’re open to learning and ready to make a difference

• Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred, however yourpassion & enthusiasm is key!

• NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 or above)

• Physical capability to support clients with mobility or transfers

• Availability across a variety of shift times, including:

  • Early mornings (6am - 9am)

  • Day shifts (9am - 3/4pm)

  • Afternoons & evenings

  • Awake overnights (10pm-6am)

What Makes CPA Different?

We are an Award-Winning Training Organisation

• CPA is a trustedRegistered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications, includingCertificate III in Individual Support, and advanced disability care skills

• Our training programs are backed by decades of experience andrespected across the industry

Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate andincredible Employee Benefits

• Attractive hourly rates: $36.23 - $37.37 per hour base + Super + 25% Casual Loading + Penalties

• $100/yearwellbeing allowance (massage, sports, meditation – your choice!)

• Discounted gym access for you and your family throughFitness Passport

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household

• Paid Referral Bonus – earn when you refer a friend to join CPA

• Paid CPR & First Aid courses

If that isn't enough, we also offerexceptional training to support you:
You will have comprehensive training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. We invest $5,000 in training in your first year
This includes:

• Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers

• 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 

So if you are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us at Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Recruitment Process 

1. Online application 

2. Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai - 20-25 minutes, text-based conversation to offer us some further insight into your fit for CPA  

3. Interview  

4. Compliance & background checks 

5. 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.