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Join our team and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities. As a Disability Support Worker at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA), you will support our clients to live more independent and inclusive lives. We will provide you with all the training and guidance you will need to thrive. 

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

• $ 32.21 - $ 33.22 ph + Super + Penalty Rates
• 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. 

And 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. 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 currently have permanent positions in Frenchs Forest, Mona Vale and Marsfield. We can consider local candidates to the Northern Beaches and North Shore region.

Your duties will include:

• Delivering personalised support in a group home setting by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administrating medication and manual handling
• Supporting clients to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent
• Supporting clients to engage and participate in their community
• Building positive relationships with our clients
• Transporting clients, using CPA minivan, if applicable

Requirements

• A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum) is preferred
• Live locally to the locations mentioned above
• Triple COVID-19 vaccinated

PLEASE NOTE: 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. 

About Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Cerebral Palsy Alliance has supported people with disabilities for over 75 years. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services. Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au

Our Values

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a child safe organisation and Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive environment and celebrate the diversity of our people. Our values are how we work together and interact with the world - we are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

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 recommend-a-support-worker-and-be-rewarded

Important information:

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.