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Form of workAt 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.Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and amazing benefits
- Attractive hourly rate + Super + Penalty Rates
- Automatic 25% loading on all casual positions
- Access to salary packaging for permanent staff
- Flexible working hours and shifts across a 24/7 roster to fit in with your lifestyle
- $100 per year Well-being Allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing (eg: purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class)
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA.
You will have comprehensive training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. This includes:
- Specialist training opportunities
- Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers
- Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support and/or a Certificate IV in Disability.
- We invest $5,000 in training in your first year
We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive people who are keen to share their hobbies, passions, and interests to support clients creatively with art, music and cooking, or sport and other physical activities. Your day may include one on one support, working in group settings in our centre and within the North Shore community.
About this role:
- Supporting clients to build new skills through the delivery of client-centred, innovative programs such as arts & craft, music, health & fitness
- Assisting clients at meal times, with personal care needs i.e. feeding, getting dressed and administering medication
- Companion support for community access such as social events, recreation or sporting activities
- Using CPA minivan to transport clients if applicable
You need to be available for a minimum of 3 days per week between Monday to Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm.
Requirements:
- A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum)
- Live locally to St Ives
- Triple COVID-19 vaccinated
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 all employees at CPA must be triple vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to their start date. 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 ApplyPlease 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 Camille on 9975 8745
