Disability Support Practitioner

Be part of something new!

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is opening a brand-new Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Dee Why, and we're looking for energetic, enthusiastic Disability Support Workers to join our new team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fresh team, create a positive home environment and support a group of young adults aged 19-35 to live independently, build confidence and get the most out of life.

If you're energetic, social, compassionate and love making a difference, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred support to our young adult clients in their brand-new home.

You'll help clients to live as independently as possible while supporting them to achieve their goals, develop their skills and enjoy everyday life.

Your day might include:

• Supporting daily living, cooking, mealtimes and household tasks
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting medication and health routines
• Manual handling and use of specialised equipment such as hoists
• Supporting clients to participate in their local community
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social connection
• Creating a fun, welcoming and positive home environment
• Monitoring wellbeing and completing accurate documentation
• Working closely with your new team to provide consistent, person-centred support

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for working with young adults.

You might have experience in disability support, aged care, youth work, community services or a similar environment, or you may simply have the right attitude, values and willingness to learn.

Most importantly, you are:

• Energetic, positive and approachable
• Reliable and team-focused
• Passionate about supporting people to live their best lives
• Comfortable working in a home environment
• Committed to person-centred care and promoting independence

• Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P2)
• Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role
• Willingness to work a rotating roster
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• First Aid & CPR

• Starting rate of $36.23+ per hour + super + penalty rates
• Salary packaging options
• $100 annual wellbeing allowance
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Ongoing specialist training and development
• Fully funded training opportunities
• Genuine career progression into senior, leadership and management roles

Why CPA?

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is one of Australia's leading disability organisations. We're passionate about creating a world of opportunity for people with disability, and that starts with having great people on our team.

Joining our brand-new Dee Why site means you'll have the opportunity to help shape the culture, environment and experience from day one.

Come and be part of a team that's creating something special on the Northern Beaches.

Ready to Join Us?

Applications close Friday 18 September 2026.

Apply now and start your journey with CPA.

CPA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience and will happily accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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.
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.