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Disability Support Practitioner - Lifestyles - Northern Beaches

Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Are you looking for an opportunity where your life skills, interests and experiences are valued?

If you are courageous, imaginative, respectful and compassionate, then keep reading!

We have exciting career opportunities for caring, proactive, passionate people wanting to become vital members of our Northern Beaches Lifestyles Support team.

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, people are at the heart of what we do. Working for us, you'll find professional, like-minded, supportive people who share our commitment to our clients. We provide exceptional services for people living with a broad range of disabilities, to live their best life. The team supports adults with a range of disabilities to live in the community in a variety of housing options.

To do this, we need kind-hearted and reliable people to help make a difference in people's lives. Does this sound like you??

About the role

You will enjoy working in our Lifestyles team assisting our clients enjoy social or recreational activities, build essential life skills and participate in their local community.

The role includes but is not limited to:

  • Companion support for social events, recreation or sporting activities
  • Personal and domestic assistance for clients at home or in the neighbourhood, including attending appointments, shopping and more
  • 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 and administering medication

Availability

You need to be available for a minimum of 3 shifts per week.

  • Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm.

Location

You must be available to work in the Northern Beaches locations including:

  • Allambie Heights
  • Frenchs Forest
  • Mona Vale
  • Belrose

What we can offer you

When we say 'people are at the heart of what we do', this includes our team. We value and appreciate our workforce and recognise that no two people are the same. We are passionate about diversity and promote an inclusive work environment that values each other's differences.

Our employee benefits include:

  • Flexible, family-friendly culture that will enable you to balance family and work obligations;
  • Competitive hourly rates;
  • Comprehensive training, delivering world-class structured learning, both in the classroom and on the job to set you up for success;

Must haves:

  • Empathy, compassion and patience;
  • Eager to learn
  • Hardworking and proactive
  • Good verbal and written English communication skills;
  • A professional attitude towards work, accountable, reliable and have a high level of motivation;
  • Thrive in a team based environment, where everyone pitches in to help;
  • A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum) and access to a car;
  • Must have (or willing to obtain prior to starting), a current First Aid Certificate, CPR & Working with Children Check;

How to Apply

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Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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+)

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