About Cerebral Palsy Alliance

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance our priority is to help babies, children, teenagers and adults living with neurological and physical disabilities lead the most comfortable, independent and inclusive lives possible. Our therapy teams work with individuals and families to maximise their participation in the community.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance operates from 132 sites throughout metropolitan, regional and rural NSW and the ACT.

About the role

Disability Support work is a fulfilling and rewarding career. We have casual roles available at Umina, Long Jetty and Wyong. (We also have permanent positions at Umina).

Duties include:

• Delivering personalised support in a group home (supported independent living) setting
• Providing home support by supporting our clients at meal times, with personal care and administering medications
• Assisting with domestic duties around the home
• Supporting our clients to engage and participate in their community
• Socialising and building a happy and positive relationship with our clients.

About you

• Be available for three shifts per week - we are flexible if you are available for just morning shifts or just afternoon shifts or evening shifts.
• Have previous experience in Disability, Nursing or Aged Care
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be empathetic, compassionate and have emotional intelligence
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Have a professional approach be proactive and show initiative
• Must have a current NSW Drivers Licence (P2 Minimum) and access to a car
• Must be COVID-19 double vaccinated

What we can offer you

• Flexible, family-friendly culture
• Competitive hourly rates
• Comprehensive training, delivering world-class structured learning, both in the classroom and on the job (substantial buddy shifts) to set you up for success
• Employee Assistance programme - access to a professional counsellor for you and your direct family members
• Wellbeing allowance, $100 per year so you can have a massage on us!
• Fitness passport - access to gyms at greater reduced costs
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Referral Programme
• Rewards & Recognition programme
• Career development and continuous learning

How to apply

So if you would like to work for a not-for-profit organisation, where you are appreciated, supported, get paid to learn, and where you can take pride in the fact that you are making a difference each and every day, then what are you waiting for? Apply today!

Please click 'Apply Now' below. You must have the right to work in Australia. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note: CPA's Talent Acquisition team will have reduced staff over the holiday period from Thursday 23 December to 14 January 2022 and we may take a little longer to respond to your application during this time, thanks for your patience.

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+).