Location
Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia
Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people living 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.
Embark on a deeply rewarding journey as a Disability Support Practitioner within the Lifestyles Home and Community team, and experience the fulfillment of helping clients overcome challenges, achieve their daily goals, and thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Primarily, this position includes home and community-based one-on-one support where you'll have the opportunity to directly engage with mature aged clients (aged and encourage independence by taking them out into the community.
The Role
This role is based across the North Shore and Ryde region, requiring travel to our group homes in Denistone, Epping, Ryde, West Ryde, Hornsby, Pennant Hills, West Pennant Hills, Wahroonga, Marsfield, and Normanhurst. The position is permanent part time (18 hours per week) and offers day shifts from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Must be available to work Monday - Wednesday.
* A Client-focused and growth mindset - you're open to learning and ready to make a difference
* Delivering personalised support by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, toileting, administrating medication and manual handling
* Professional Behaviour Support experience
* NSW Driver's Licence (P2 or above)
* Physical capability to support clients with mobility and transfers
* Available from 9am - 3pm Monday - Wednesday
* Comfortable travelling across the North Shore and Ryde region
We Offer:
* Attractive hourly rates: $ $35.67 per hour + Super + 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 isn't enough, we also offer exceptional training to support you:
You will have comprehensive training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. We invest $5,000 in training in your first year. This includes:
* Specialist training opportunities
* Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers
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. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.
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 to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. 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.
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to complete your application.