Disability Support Practitioner

Role Purpose The Disability Support Worker role at CPA exists to provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities. Location Hornsby Heights, 61 Montview Role Overview Join the Lifestyles Home and Community team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability. This rewarding role involves providing one-on-one home and community support to clients aged 18–80, promoting independence and helping them achieve their goals through community engagement and daily living support. This role is based across the North Shore region, requiring travel to our group homes. The position is permanent part time (30 hours per week) and offers day shifts from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Must be available to work Monday – Friday. You will assist with daily living skills, social engagement, and community participation, including personal care (where required), manual handling, medication support (if trained), behaviour support strategies, and 1:1 or small group support. Each day, you will encourage independence, build skills and confidence, promote inclusion, support participant choice, facilitate activities and outings, follow individual support plans, document progress, and work collaboratively with families and allied health professionals. What Success Looks Like Clients feel safe, respected and empowered Care is delivered consistently in a person‑centred way Documentation is accurate and completed on time You contribute positively to team culture You demonstrate CPA's values: Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous Essential Criteria Commitment to person-centred care Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P2) Ability to meet the inherent physical requirements of the role Willingness to work a rotating roster NDIS Worker Screening Check Working With Children Check First Aid & CPR Where required, CPA will support or reimburse relevant compliance certifications. Benefits Attractive hourly rate from $34.59 + Super + Penalty Rates Salary packaging options $100 annual Wellbeing Allowance Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family) Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training, Development & Progression Opportunities CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91561). We offer fully funded nationally recognised qualifications including: CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support Ongoing specialist training and skill development CPA also encourages internal progression and is committed to providing opportunities for growth to our people. This can include progression into Disability Support Practitioner Level 4 (DSP4) roles, as well as pathways to leadership and management positions. 80% of CPA's House Managers all started as DSW's, highlighting our commitment to growth & development. Recruitment Process Online application Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai Interview Compliance & 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. More details about these requirements can be found 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cerebral Palsy Alliance