Mona Vale, 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,dignityand quality of life.
About the Clients
At CPA, our SIL houses are typically home to between 4-6 clients.
Our clients can have a range of disabilities including Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions, and range in age from early 20s through to elderly, and can have different level of medical needs and behaviours
As a Disability Support Worker within a CPA SIL home, your role is focused on providing support to clients in a domestic setting (in the home).
You will make a meaningful difference through supporting clients withdailyliving needs such as cooking and mealtimesandhelping with cleaning&general household tasks
You will also provide personal care to clients in a respectful and dignified manner, administer medication, and support clients to move around the house through manual handling and the use ofspecialisedequipment such as hoists.
You'llalso be asked to document andmonitorclientwellbeing, andcollaborate effectively with other CPA staff tomaintaina supportive team environment
As a DSW in a CPA SIL Home, you will work acrossa number ofdifferent shift timesdependenton your availability:
Early mornings: 6am – 9am
Day shifts: 9am – 3pm
Afternoons/evenings: 3pm – 6pm/7pm/8pm/9pm
Awake overnights (optional): 10pm-6am
What Success Looks Like
Clients feel safe,respectedand empowered
Care is delivered consistently in a person-centredway
Documentation isaccurateand completed on time
You contribute positively to team culture
YoudemonstrateCPA’s values: Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous
Essential Criteria
Commitment to person-centredcare
Current NSW Driver’sLicence(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 compliancecertifications.
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 withdisability
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 nationallyrecognisedqualifications 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 requiringa high levelof physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here
CerebralPalsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.CerebralPalsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights,wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We areachild safe organisationand all workers are responsibleto adhereto the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
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