Disability support practitioner careforce - ryde (sydney)

Location: Careforce Northern Suburbs. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We foster an inclusive workplace and actively encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting people with disabilities to lead meaningful, independent lives? Do you want to be part of a team that empowers clients to make their own choices and achieve their goals? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We are seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our welcoming group homes across Ryde, Eastwood, Denistone, Epping, Macquarie Park, Marsfield, and surrounding areas. In this role, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support across a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and overnight awake shifts. Our 24/7 operation ensures clients receive consistent, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support in a group home setting (with possibility of occasional work in Lifestyle/day programs).
• Assist clients with daily living activities, including mealtimes, personal care, medication administration, and manual handling using appropriate equipment and aids.
• Support clients to engage in and participate in their communities.
• Encourage clients to make their own choices and build skills for greater independence.
• Monitor client well-being and report on their progress.
• Support clients with transport, including driving the CPA minivan.
• Contribute to a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate starting from $*****, plus superannuation and penalty rates.
• Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification, including Certificate III in Individual Support.
• World-Class Training: Industry-leading training and professional development to build your skills, advance your career, and deliver outstanding, person-centered support.
• Versatile shifts across a 24/7 roster to suit your lifestyle.
• $100 annual Well-being Allowance to support your health and wellness (e.g., sports equipment, massage, meditation classes).
• Discounted gym memberships for you and your family through Fitness Passport.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal or professional support.
• Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, rewarding you for referring friends who join Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Requirements

• Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week ****** hours).
• Additional hours (30+) are available for those who wish to work more.
• A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum).
• Experience in a support role, such as disability support, nursing, assistant in nursing, or aged care.

Important Information

At CPA, the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role.

CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.

As such we encourage all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

CPA is a smoke-free workplace, including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.

Equal Opportunity

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.