Disability Support Practitioner

Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Wallsend, NSW, Australia
Base: $34.59 - $35.67 ph + super; bonus/equity: py...
Support with personal care and medication
Community engagement and transport support
Availability across varied shift times
Inspire through support, encourage independence, and build meaningful connections by supporting clients in Accommodation SIL Houses across the Newcastle Region

Job Summary

  • Inspire through support, encourage independence, and build meaningful connections by supporting clients in Accommodation SIL Houses across the Newcastle Region.
  • CPA offers competitive hourly rates, a $100/year wellbeing allowance, discounted gym access, Employee Assistance Program, paid referral bonuses, and paid CPR & First Aid courses.
  • Comprehensive training is provided including specialist training, buddy shifts, and support to acquire Certificate III in Individual Support with an investment of $5,000 in training during the first year.

Matching Summary

Inspire through support, encourage independence, and build meaningful connections by supporting clients in Accommodation SIL Houses across the Newcastle Region.

Salary

Base: $34.59 - $35.67 per hour plus super; Bonus/Equity: Paid referral bonus; Benefits: 25% casual loading, penalties, $100/year wellbeing allowance, discounted gym access, Employee Assistance Program, paid CPR & First Aid courses

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Support with personal care and medication
  • Community engagement and transport support
  • Availability across varied shift times
  • Physical capability for client mobility support
  • Adherence to person-centred care plans

Nice-to-have

  • Can-do attitude and growth mindset
  • Passion for disability support
  • Experience with Professional Behaviour Support
  • Empathy and professionalism
  • Ability to build positive client relationships

Key Requirements

  • NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 or above)
  • Physical capability to support mobility or transfers
  • Availability for early mornings, day shifts, afternoons, evenings, and awake overnights
  • Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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