Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking a full-time Disability Support Worker to join their team in Terrey Hills. This is an onsite role.

The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, fostering independence and assisting them in achieving their goals while upholding their wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life.

About the Clients: Cerebral Palsy Alliance's Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses typically accommodate 4-6 clients. Clients may have a range of disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy and similar conditions. Ages vary from early twenties to elderly, with differing medical needs and behaviours.

Role Overview: As a Disability Support Worker in a CPA SIL home, your focus will be on providing support within a domestic setting. This includes assisting clients with daily living activities such as cooking and mealtimes, as well as household tasks like cleaning. You will also provide personal care with respect and dignity, administer medication, and support client mobility through manual handling and the use of specialised equipment like hoists. The role involves documenting and monitoring client wellbeing, and collaborating with other CPA staff to maintain a supportive team environment.

Shift times will vary depending on availability, including:

• Early mornings: 6am - 9am
• Day shifts: 9am - 3pm
• Afternoons/evenings: 3pm - 6pm/7pm/8pm/9pm
• Awake overnights (optional): 10pm-6am

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.
• Positive contribution to team culture.
• Demonstration of 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.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications where required.

Why Cerebral Palsy Alliance: Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a leading disability service provider in Australia, united by a shared purpose to create opportunities for people with disability. They are committed to safety, inclusion, and upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals they support.

Benefits:

• Attractive hourly rate: $34.59 - $35.67 p.h. + 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: Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91561) offering fully funded nationally recognised qualifications, including CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support. Ongoing specialist training and skill development are provided. CPA encourages internal progression, with pathways to Disability Support Practitioner Level 4 (DSP4) roles, leadership, and management positions. Notably, 80% of CPA's House Managers commenced their careers as Disability Support Workers.

Recruitment Process:

• Online application.
• Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai.
• Interview.
• Compliance & background checks.
• Offer and onboarding.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people with diverse lived experience. Reasonable adjustments will be accommodated throughout the recruitment process.

This role type has been assessed as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. Further information is available upon request.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing, and safety of people with a disability. They are a child safe organisation, and all workers are responsible for adhering to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.