Disability support practitioner accommodation (wyong)

Location

Wyong, NSW, Australia

Overview

Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.

Position

CPA is seeking a highly experienced & resilient Disability Support professional to join the high-performing team at one of our key SIL houses in Wyong. This is an in-home based support role where you'll have the opportunity to directly engage with clients and help to build independence through working towards individual goals. This is a permanent part-time opportunity, with up to 32 hours per week on offer.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personalised support by assisting clients with personal care, administrating medication, manual handling.
• Supporting clients to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent.
• Building positive relationships with our clients.
• Transporting clients in your own car.

Qualifications

• Professional behaviour / Disability Support experience.
• Experience working with behaviours of concern and high needs clients.
• Someone who embodies CPA values, is client-focused in their approach to care, and driven by the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities.
• Availability across a variety of shift times, including: Early mornings (6am-9am), Day shifts (9am-3/4pm), Afternoons & evenings (12pm onwards), Awake overnights (10pm-6am).
• A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum).

Benefits

• Attractive hourly rate + Super + Penalty Rates.
• $100 per year Well-being Allowance.
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support.
• Join an industry leader and high performing team.

Training

We invest $5,000 in training in your first year. Training includes:

• Specialist training opportunities.
• Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers.
• Important information regarding the high level of physical functionality required for this role (details will be provided during orientation).

Safety & Compliance

At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We are a smoke-free workplace, including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.

We encourage all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Equality & Diversity

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 child safe. The organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.