Disability Support Practitioner at Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

34.59

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Disability Support, Compassionate Care, Client Advocacy, Personal Care, Medication Administration, Manual Handling, Transporting Clients, Monitoring Well-being, Team Collaboration, Challenging Behaviours

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Location Cromer, 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. The Role: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Disability Support professional for a Permanent Part Time vacancy in our Cromer group home with 60+ hours per fortnight. Ideally, you will have proven experience supporting clients with challenging behaviours, while also being able to demonstrate a commitment to supporting all clients through compassionate care and empowerment. Supporting clients to develop and maintain independence while advocating for their individual needs. Providing personalized care, including mealtime assistance, personal care, medication administration, and manual handling using various equipment. Transporting clients using our wheelchair-accessible vans and pool cars. Monitoring client well-being and reporting progress. Being part of a fun, dynamic, and supportive team! What We Offer: Competitive hourly rate, starting at $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates $100 Well-being Allowance to treat yourself! Discounted gym membership for you and your family through Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it. Opportunities for career growth, including the chance to complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Individual Support. Specialist training and buddy shifts with experienced Disability Support Workers. Join an industry leader making a real impact in the community! Roster: Permanent Part-Time opportunity, up t0 60 hours a fortnight with a combination of morning, day and evening shifts What We’re Looking For: Experience with behaviours of concern is preferred A current NSW Driver’s License (P2 minimum). 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. 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 Disability Support Practitioner will provide personalized care to clients, assisting with daily activities and promoting independence. They will also monitor client well-being and report progress while being part of a supportive team.