Dsp level 1 (wallsend)

Wallsend, NSW, Australia

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globally recognised, award‐winning organisation known for delivering exceptional disability support services and for setting the gold standard in sector‐leading staff training and development.

Support adults living in CPA group homes to lead rich, independent and empowered lives. This opportunity is to support our Martindale house in Wallsend, providing in‐home and community support to engage clients and help them build independence through working towards individual goals.

• 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 and in your own vehicle).
• Following person‐centred plans with empathy and professionalism.
• Building positive relationships with our clients.

• A can‐do attitude and growth mindset — you're open to learning and ready to make a difference.
• Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred, however your passion & enthusiasm is key.
• NSW Driver's 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, and awake overnights (10pm‐6am).

Preference will be allocated to those with early morning availability as well as those that can work active awake overnight shifts.

• Competitive hourly rate: $34.59–$35.67 per hour base + super + 25% casual loading + penalties.
• $100per 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.
• Paid CPR & First Aid courses.

• Comprehensive training throughout orientation, with ongoing learning and development. We invest $5,000 in training in your first year.
• Specialist training opportunities.
• Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers.
• Opportunity to acquire your Certificate III in Individual Support while working with us.

The safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. This role requires a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements.

We encourage all employees to 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.