Disability Support Practitioner
Umina Beach - Australia
Job Summary
Location
Umina Beach NSW AustraliaCerebral 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.
EMBARK NOWon a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker in our Accommodation SIL Houses service across the Central 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)
Following person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism
Building positive relationships with our clients
What Youll Bring:
We are looking for candidates who embody CPA values are client-focused in their approach to care and are passionate about the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities. Youll bring:
A can-do attitude and growth mindset youre open to learning and ready to make a difference
Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred however your passion & enthusiasm is key!
NSW Drivers 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 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
Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and incredible Employee Benefits
Attractive hourly rates: $34.59 - $35.67 per hour base Super 25% Casual Loading Penalties
$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
Paid CPR & First Aid courses
If that isnt enough we also offer exceptional training to support you:
You will have comprehensive training throughout your orientation with ongoing learning and development. We invest $5000 in training in your first year
This includes:
Buddy shifts with CPAs experienced Disability Support Workers
CPA is a Registered TrainingOrganisation(RTO 90213).
We offer fully funded nationallyrecognisedqualifications 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 - 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 requiringa high levelof physical functionality with some inherent more information on what that may mean for this role please clickhere.
CerebralPalsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Alliance upholds advocates for and protects therightswellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We areachild safeorganisationand all workers are responsibleto adhereto the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
About Company
CPA is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for CP services and support, research, technology and innovation, and advocacy.or CP services and support, research, technology and innovation, and advocacy.