Disability Support Practitioner

Location

Casual - Lifestyles Disability Support Worker

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. 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. 

EMBARK NOW on a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker in our Lifestyles Day Programs team and experience the satisfaction by supporting your clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and thrive in a supportive environment.

The Role

This role is based across our Greater West Region and you will have to travel across all sites including Prairiewood, Liverpool, Blacktown, Rooty Hill, Guilford, Ashfield, Castle Hill and Chester Hill. These positions include day programs, home and community and community-based one-on-one support where you’ll have the opportunity to directly engage with clients. These shifts are day shifts of 09.00-15.00 or 09.30-15.30 or 10.00-16.00.

• Implement person-centered planning and foster innovative support approaches to ensure client programs are tailored to individual goals and needs
• Delivering personalised support by assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administrating medication, manual handling etc
• Supporting clients to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent
• Supporting clients to engage and participate in the community
• Building positive relationships with our clients
• Transporting clients in our wheelchair accessible vans and pool cars

We Offer:

• Attractive casual hourly rate of $41.77 + Super + Penalty Rates
• Flexible day shifts to suit your lifestyle
• 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
• Comprehensive world recognised training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. We invest $5,000 in training in your first year 
• Specialist training opportunities 
• Buddy shifts with CPA’s experienced Disability Support Workers

Requirements:

• Experience in a carer role or life experience preferred however your can-do attitude is key!
• A current NSW Driver's License (P2 minimum)
• Must be able to travel across all sites including Prairiewood, Liverpool, Blacktown, Rooty Hill, Guilford, Ashfield, Castle Hill and Chester Hill

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Valid NSW Driver’s Licence (Full or P2)
• Right to work in Australia

Desirable (but not essential)

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Disability)
• Experience in disability, youth work, or community programs
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs or behaviours

If you’re new to the sector but bring the right energy and attitude, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join CPA?

At CPA, we empower both our clients and our team. Our programs focus on building independence, confidence, and meaningful community connections.

CPA is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91561) and offers fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including:

• CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support

What We Offer

• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing training and funded qualifications
• Clear career development pathways

Recruitment Process

Online application Optional Sapia.ai chat interview (20–25 minute text-based conversation) Interview (reasonable adjustments available) Compliance and 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. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click 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.