Disability support practitioner - casual (sydney)

Location

North Shore, NSW, Australia

About the role

We are looking for passionate, empathetic Support Workers with a can‐do attitude and positive growth mindset to join our vibrant team at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) Accommodation team, on a Casual basis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support in a group home setting
• Assist clients at mealtimes, personal care, administer medication, and manual handling
• Support clients to engage and participate in their community
• Support clients to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent
• Assist clients with transport (e.g., using CPA minivan)

Benefits

• Attractive casual hourly rate of $41.48+ Super + Penalty Rates
• Flexible working hours and shifts across a 24/7 roster to fit in with your lifestyle
• $100 per year Well‐being Allowance that can be used to enhance your wellbeing (e.g., purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class)
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA

Requirements

• Available for a minimum of 3 days a week, 20-25 hours (this is a minimum requirement; there are 35+ hours available for those who wish)
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum)
• Live generally close to Hornsby and St Ives

Safety and Well-Being

At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. This role requires a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. Employees are encouraged to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct and to be vaccinated against COVID-19. CPA is a smoke‐free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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‐protected organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.