Disability Support Practitioner CareForce - Ryde at Cerebral Palsy Alliance

North Shore, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

43.24

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Disability Support, Person-Centered Support, Daily Living Activities, Personal Care, Medication Administration, Manual Handling, Community Engagement, Skill Building, Client Monitoring, Transport Support, Driving, Team Collaboration, Compassionate Care, NDIS Worker Code of Conduct

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Location North Shore, NSW, Australia At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we are 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 the 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. If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of people with disability, join us and be part of a team that truly empowers clients to thrive. The Benefits Competitive hourly rate starting from $43.24, 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. Flexible 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 (20–25 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. So if you are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us at Cerebral Palsy Alliance. 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 required 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. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact **Name of Recruiter** on **contact details**. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders’ vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy. Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services. Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering personalized support in a group home setting, assisting clients with daily living activities such as personal care, mealtimes, medication administration, and manual handling. Additionally, practitioners must support clients in community participation and skill development for greater independence.