Disability Support Practitioner

Description:

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.

Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.
Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.
CPA is currently recruiting for Support Workers across ALL of our services in the Newcastle & Hunter region, including Accommodation, Lifestyles, and casual workforces.
Embark on a rewarding career supporting a variety of clients in an environment where you will access best-in-class onboarding & training to set you up for success!
We are open to applications from both experienced Support Workers and those new to the industry.
Our services are located across the Greater Newcastle and Hunter Region, between the Stockton, Wallsend, and Lake Macquarie areas!
Both casual and permanent part-time roles are available!
Your duties will include:

• Delivering personalised support by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administrating medication, manual handling.
• Supporting clients to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent.
• Supporting clients to engage and participate in the community.
• Building positive relationships with our clients.
• Transporting clients in your own car

Requirements:

• Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred, however your can-do attitude is key!
• Someone who embodies CPA values, is client-focused in their approach to care, and driven by the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities.
• Availability on a minimum of 3 weekdays + 1 weekend day .
• Available to work a variety of shift times, including early mornings (6am-9am), day shifts (9am-4pm), and evenings. (Awake overnight shifts are also available)
• A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum).
• Comfortable travelling to all locations listed above.

Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and amazing benefits

• Attractive hourly rate + Super + Penalty Rates.
• $100 per year Well-being Allowance to treat yourself!
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support.
• Join an industry leader and high performing team.

If that isn't enough, we also offer exceptional training to support you:
You will have comprehensive training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. We invest $5,000 in training in your first year
This includes:

• Specialist training opportunities
• Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers

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 Angus Swift on angus.swift@cerebralpalsy.org.au