Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance

  • Wallsend, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 months ago
Location Wallsend, NSW, AustraliaAt 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.Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.CPA are actively recruiting for experienced & resilient Disability Support Workers with a proven track record of supporting clients with challenging behaviours/behaviours of concern.Primarily, these positions include in-home based support where you'll have the opportunity to directly engage with clients and help to build independence through working towards individual goals.This particular house is home to clients with challenging behaviours, and as such we are seeking highly competent and confident Disability Support professionals with the expertise and demeanor needed to manage this.On offer is a permanent part-time contract of around 30 hours per week.Additionally, we are seeking candidates with availability for multiple overnight shifts across a fortnight.Your duties will include:
  • Delivering personalised support by assisting clients with personal care, administrating medication, manual handling.
  • Supporting clients to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent.
  • Building positive relationships with our clients.
  • Transporting clients in your own car.
Requirements:
  • Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred, however your can-do attitude is key!
  • Someone who embodies CPA values, is client-focused in their approach to care, and driven by the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities.
  • Availability across a variety of shift times, including:
  • Early mornings (6am - 9am)
  • Day shifts (9am - 3/4pm)
  • Afternoons & evenings (12pm onwards)
  • Awake overnights (10pm-6am)
  • A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum)
Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and amazing benefits
  • Attractive hourly rate + Super + Penalty Rates.
  • $100 per year Well-being Allowance to treat yourself!
  • Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support.
  • Join an industry leader and high performing team
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. We invest $5,000 in training in your first yearThis includes:
  • Specialist training opportunities
  • Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers
Important information:At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click .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 we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.How to ApplyPlease click 'Apply' to complete your application!

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