Job Description
Location
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Shortland, NSW, Australia
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globally recognised, award-winning organisation known not only for delivering exceptional disability support services — but also for setting the gold standard in sector-leading staff training and development.
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Inspire through Support. Encourage Independence. Build Meaningful Connections.
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EMBARK NOW on a deeply rewarding journey as a Support Worker in our Accommodation SIL Houses service within the Newcastle Region and experience the satisfaction of supporting your clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and thrive in a supportive environment.
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The Role:
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Support adults living in our CPA group home to lead rich, independent and empowered lives. This posting is specifically for our home in Wyong.
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Your day-to-day may include:
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Providing respectful support with personal care, mealtimes, medication, and daily routines
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Encouraging skill-building, independence, and decision-making
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Supporting community engagement, social connection and transport (including use of CPA vans & in your own vehicle)
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Following person-centred plans with empathy and professionalism
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Building positive relationships with our clients
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What You'll Bring:
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We are looking for candidates who embody CPA values , are client-focused in their approach to care, and are passionate about the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities. You'll bring:
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A can-do attitude and growth mindset — you're open to learning and ready to make a difference
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Professional Behaviour Support experience or lived experience preferred, however your passion & enthusiasm is key!
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NSW Driver's Licence (P2 or above)
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Physical capability to support clients with mobility or transfers
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Availability across a variety of shift times, including:n
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Early mornings (6am - 9am)
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Day shifts (9am - 3/4pm)
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Afternoons & evenings
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Awake overnights (10pm-6am)
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What Makes CPA Different?
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We are an Award-Winning Training Organisation
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CPA is a trusted Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications, including Certificate III in Individual Support , and advanced disability care skills
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Our training programs are backed by decades of experience and respected across the industry
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Working for us we can offer you a competitive hourly rate and incredible Employee Benefits
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Attractive hourly rates: $***** - $***** per hour base + Super + 25% Casual Loading + Penalties
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$100/year wellbeing allowance (massage, sports, meditation – your choice!)
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Discounted gym access for you and your family through Fitness Passport
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household
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Paid Referral Bonus – earn when you refer a friend to join CPA
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Paid CPR & First Aid courses
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If that isn't enough, we also offer exceptional training to support you:
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If that isn't enough,



we also offer exceptional training to support you:
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Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers
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CPA is a Registered
TrainingOrganisation(RTO
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We offer fully funded
nationallyrecognisedqualifications
including:
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CHC***** – Certificate III in Individual Support
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Ongoing specialist training and skill development
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So if you are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us at Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
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Recruitment Process
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Online application
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Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai- ***** minutes, text-based conversation to offer us some further insight into your fit for CPA
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Interview
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Compliance & background checks
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Offer and onboarding
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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.
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We have assessed this role type as requiringa high levelof physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.
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CerebralPalsy Alliance is an Equal Prospect Employer. CerebralPalsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We area child safe **** organisationand all workers are responsibleto adhereto the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

📌 Disability Support Practitioner (New South Wales)
🏢 Cerebral Palsy Alliance
📍 New South Wales