Disability Support Practitioner at Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

43.24

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Person-centred support, Personal care, Medication administration, Manual handling, Community engagement, Client monitoring, Documentation and reporting, Driving

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Location Hornsby, NSW, Australia At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community. About the role Our Group Home service operates 24/7, offering a variety of shifts including morning, day, evening, and awake night shifts. You’ll need to be available for 3–4 days per week, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours. For those seeking additional hours, there are opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week on a casual basis. Our North Shore group homes are conveniently located across Hornsby, Mount Colah, Turramurra, Pymble, St Ives, and surrounding areas. You must be available and willing to work across all North Shore group home locations as required. Key Responsibilities Deliver personalised, person-centred support within a group home environment Assist clients with mealtimes, personal care, medication administration, and manual handling using a range of equipment and aids Support clients to engage in community activities and build meaningful social connections Empower clients to make their own choices and develop skills to increase independence Monitor clients’ wellbeing and accurately document and report on progress Provide transport support as required, including driving the CPA minivan Contribute to a supportive, fun, and dynamic team culture The Benefits Attractive hourly rate, starting at $43.24 + Super + Penalty Rates Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification, including Certificate III in Individual Support Flexible working hours and shifts across a 24/7 roster to fit in with your lifestyle Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using 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 hours (this is a minimum requirement - there are 38+ hours available if you wish) A current NSW Driver's License (P2 minimum) Ability to travel locally across the North Shore. 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. 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

Provide personalized, person-centered support to clients in a group home setting, including assistance with personal care, medication, and daily living. Empower clients to increase their independence and facilitate their engagement in community activities.