Disability Support Practitioner

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, dignity and quality of life.

About the Clients:

At CPA, our SIL houses typically accommodate between 3-6 clients. Clients can range in age from their early 20s through to more mature-aged clients.

Individuals living in CPA group homes may have a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual or physical disabilities.

Clients may also present with differing levels of medical needs and behaviours, requiring varying levels of support.

Role Overview

We are looking for dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our Accommodation and Respite service at our Narraweena group home. This is a Permanent Part-Time opportunity, offering approximately 28 hours per week across a variety of shifts, including morning, day, evening, and awake night shifts.

As a Disability Support Worker (DSW) in a CPA SIL home, you will provide compassionate, person-centred support to clients in a domestic setting, helping them live as independently as possible while supporting their individual needs, choices, and goals.

Key Responsibilities

Support clients with daily living tasks, including cooking, mealtimes, cleaning, and general household activities

Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner (e.g., showering, toileting)

Administer medication in line with care plans

Assist with mobility and manual handling, including the use of specialised equipment such as hoists

Monitor and document client wellbeing, reporting any changes

Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive and positive team environment

Shift Times May Include

Early mornings: 6:00am - 9:00am

Day shifts: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Afternoon/evening shifts: 3:00pm - 6:00pm / 7:00pm / 8:00pm / 9:00pm

Awake overnight: 10:00pm/11:00pm - 6:00am/7:00am

What Success Looks Like

Clients feel safe, respected and empowered

Care is delivered consistently in a person-centred way

Documentation is accurate and completed on time

You contribute positively to team culture

You demonstrate CPA's values: Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous

Essential Criteria

Commitment to person-centred care

Current NSW Driver's Licence (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 compliance certifications.

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 with disability.We are committed to safety, inclusion, and upholding the rights and dignity of every individual we support.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate from $36.23 + 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 nationally recognised qualifications 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 requiring a high level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. More details about these requirements can be found here.

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.