Disability Support Practitioner

The Disability Support Worker role at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) exists to provide high-quality, person-centred support to people with disability. You will play a vital role in empowering clients to live as independently as possible by helping them achieve their goals and supporting their day-to-day wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.

Our Elanora Heights group home is home to several male clients who have lived together for a long time. They have a strong bond and are a happy, fun and engaging group.

• Clients can range in age from their early 20s through to more mature-aged clients.
  
• Individuals living in CPA group homes may have a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual or physical disabilities.
  
• Clients may also present with differing levels of medical needs and behaviours, requiring varying levels of support.

We are looking for one dedicated Disability Support Practitioner (DSP) to join our Accommodation and Respite service at our Elanora Heights group home.

This is a Permanent Part-Time opportunity, offering approximately 20 hours per week across a variety of shifts.

As a Disability Support Worker in a CPA SIL home, you will provide compassionate, person-centred support in a domestic setting, helping clients live as independently as possible while supporting their individual needs, choices and goals.

This is an active household, and the clients enjoy getting out into the community and participating in a range of activities.

The home has a pool on site, and clients regularly participate in activities such as:

• Swimming and pool-based activities
• Hydrotherapy
• Visits to the ocean pool
• Community outings and recreational activities
• Social and relationship-based activities

We are looking for someone with the right energy and enthusiasm for this environment. You should genuinely enjoy being active, getting involved and supporting clients to participate in activities - including being willing and comfortable to get in the pool with clients when required.

• Support clients with daily living tasks, including cooking, mealtimes, cleaning, and general household activities
  
• Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner (e.g., showering, toileting)
  
• Administer medication in line with care plans
  
• Assist with mobility and manual handling, including the use of specialised equipment such as hoists
  
• Monitor and document client wellbeing, reporting any changes
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive and positive team environment

Shift Times May Include

• Early mornings: 6:00am - 9:00am
  
• Day shifts: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  
• Afternoon/evening shifts: 3:00pm - 6:00pm / 7:00pm / 8:00pm / 9:00pm
  
• Awake overnight: 10:00pm/11:00pm - 6:00am/7:00am

What Success Looks Like

• Clients feel safe, respected and empowered
  
• Care is delivered consistently in a person-centred way
  
• Documentation is accurate and completed on time
  
• You contribute positively to team culture
  
• You demonstrate CPA's values: Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to person-centred care
  
• 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

Where required, CPA will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications.

Why Cerebral Palsy Alliance

CPA is one of Australia's leading disability service providers. We are an alliance of great minds, united by a shared purpose - to create a world of opportunity for people with disability.We are committed to safety, inclusion, and upholding the rights and dignity of every individual we support.

Benefits

• Attractive hourly rate from $36.23 + Super + Penalty Rates
  
• Salary packaging options
  
• $100 annual Wellbeing Allowance
  
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family)
  
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training, Development & Progression Opportunities

CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91561).
We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including:

• CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support
  
• Ongoing specialist training and skill development

CPA also encourages internal progression and is committed to providing opportunities for growth to our people. This can include progression into Disability Support Practitioner Level 4 (DSP4) roles, as well as pathways to leadership and management positions.

80% of CPA's House Managers all started as DSW's, highlighting our commitment to growth & development.

Recruitment Process

• Online application
  
• Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai
  
• Interview
  
• Compliance & background checks
  
• Offer and onboarding

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. More details about these requirements can be found 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.