The Royal Children's Hospital

Disability Support Practitioner

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Location

Thornleigh, NSW, Australia

Role Purpose

The Disability Support Worker role at CPA exists to provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities.

You will play a vital role in empowering clients to live as independently as possible, by helping them to achieve their goals and supporting their day-to-day wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.

About the Clients:

  • At CPA, our SIL houses typically accommodate between 3–6 clients. 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 seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to join our Accommodation and Respite service at our Thornleigh group home This is a Permanent Part-Time opportunity, offering approximately 24 hours per week across awake night shift, with start times of 10:00pm or 11:00pm and finish times of 6:00am or 7:00am.

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Support clients with daily living tasks, including cooking, mealtimes, cleaning, and general household activities
  • Provide personal carein a respectful and dignified manner (e.g., showering, toileting)
  • Administer medicationin 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 – 6:00am

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 $34.59 + 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.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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