Who are we?

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA), people are at the heart of what we do. Working for us, you'll find professional, innovative and supportive people who share our commitment to our clients. We believe great minds think differently. One person can have an idea, but it takes different skills and the knowledge of many people to make that idea become real.

We are a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation to help people living with a broad range of disabilities to live their best life.

We currently have CASUAL opportunities on the Central Coast based at Umina, Long Jetty & Wyong

Why join CPA?

• $30.46 - 31.41 ph + Super + 25% casual loading + Penalty Rates
• Stability as we are an essential service
• Flexible working hours and shifts
• No experience required - in house and personalised paid 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
• Employee Assistance Program - access to a professional counsellor for you and your direct family members

As a Disability Support Worker at CPA, you will have a comprehensive learning journey throughout your orientation and ongoing development.

This includes:

• Specialist training opportunities
• Buddy shifts with experienced Disability Support Workers
• Opportunities to complete nationally recognised qualifications such as Certificate III in Individual Support and Certificate IV in Disability

The investment in your learning and development by CPA exceeds $5,000 in your first year.

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

Requirements

• NSW Driver's Licence
• Minimum 3 days per week availability across a variety of shifts

PLEASE NOTE: Cerebral Palsy Alliance has a relentless commitment 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.

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!

Please click 'Apply Now' 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.