Address
Form of work
SalaryLocation Dee Why, NSW, Australia
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, our direct care team come ready to make each day a great day for our clients to support them lead independent and inclusive lives. People are at the heart of what we do!
For a limited time only, CPA is offering a $1000 sign on bonus, so don’t miss out on this limited offer, APPLY TODAY! *T&Cs apply
Who are we?
We are one of Australia’s leading non-profit disability support providers helping babies, children, teenagers and adults living with cerebral palsy and other neurological and physical disabilities. At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, positive and collaborative working culture. We have over 2,000 employees and we’re growing…which is why we need you!
Are you looking for permanent employment and working nights suits your lifestyle? If you’re caring and compassionate with a “can do” attitude and really want a job where you are making difference we have a role for you.
We currently have a permanent opportunity for a Disability Support Practitioner to work alongside our amazing team at our children's Respite Home (Short Term Accommodation) in Dee Why. This role would be suitable for someone who is passionate about working with children. Please note there are overnight shifts, and you will be required to stay awake for the duration of the shift and you must be available for day shifts for the first two weeks to complete training. This position is for female candidates only, based on specific client requirements.
Why join CPA?
- $30.46 - 31.41 ph + Super + Penalty Rates
- Stability as we are an essential service
- Flexible working hours and shifts
- Paid in house and personalised training for all new staff
- Wellbeing allowance - $100 per year so you can have a massage on us
- Fitness passport - access to gyms at greater reduced costs
- Free flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program - access to a professional counsellor for you and your direct family members
- Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging for permanent staff
- Specialist training opportunities
- Buddy shifts with experienced Disability Support Practitioners
- Opportunities to complete nationally recognised qualifications such as Certificate III in Individual Support and Certificate IV in Disability
Your duties will include:
- Delivering personalised support in a group home setting
- Providing in home support by assisting clients at meal times, with personal care and administering medication
- Assisting with domestic duties around the home
- Supporting clients to engage and participate in their community
- Socialise and build a happy and positive relationship with our clients
- Using CPA minivan to transport clients if applicable
- Experience in the disability industry
- NSW Driver's License (preferred)
- Live locally to the mentioned locations
- Be available for night shifts
So if you would like to work for a Not-for-profit organisation, where you are appreciated, have flexibility, get paid to learn, and where you can take pride in the fact that you are making a difference each and every day, then this is the role for you!
If you know someone who would like to work for CPA in our Northern Beaches & North Shore locations, refer them today and you could be rewarded with a gift card totalling $500! Refer them at .
Important information:
Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the , wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to complete your application.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from those who identify as having a disability, identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTIQA+)
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
