Disability Support Practitioner

About the role

Support adults living in CPA group homes to lead rich, independent and empowered lives. 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) Following person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism

Requirements

• A passion for empowering people with disability
• A can-do attitude and growth mindset - you're open to learning and ready to make a difference
• NSW Driver's Licence (P2 or above)
• Physical capability to support clients with mobility or transfers
• Availability for a minimum of 3 full days per week (15-20+ hours)
• The ability to travel to our multiple locations across the Newcastle region
• What makes CPA Different:
• Award-Winning Training Organisation
• CPA is a trusted Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications, including Certificate III in Individual Support , and advanced disability care skills.
• Our training programs are backed by decades of experience and respected across the industry .
• Flexible, Supported Work
• Choose from a variety of shift types (morning, evening, active night) to suit your lifestyle
• Work across multiple CPA homes in the Hunter Region
• Be part of a values-led, supportive and collaborative team
• Incredible Employee Benefits
• Attractive hourly rates starting at $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates
• $100 /year wellbeing allowance (massage, sports, meditation - your choice!)
• Discounted gym access for you and your family through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household
• Paid Referral Bonus - earn when you refer a friend to join CPA
• 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
• Online application
• Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai - 20-25 minutes, text-based conversation to offer us some further insight into your fit for CPA
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

Location Croudace Bay, NSW, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globally recognised, award-winning organisation known not only for delivering exceptional disability support services - but also for setting the gold standard in sector-leading staff training and development . Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections. We are looking for passionate, empathetic Support Workers with a can-do attitude and positive growth mindset to join our vibrant team at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) team. Opportunities exist on a Casual basis and in PPT roles supporting our SIL houses. There are morning, day, evening, and night shifts available - it will depend of what you are looking for, your availability, and the flexibility you need - apply now.

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