27 Sep
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance
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New South Wales
27 Sep
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
New South Wales
Job Description
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Croudace Bay, 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 Home & Community service across the Central Coast Region and experience the satisfaction by supporting your clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and thrive in a supportive environment.
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Primarily, these positions include community-based one-on-one support where you'll have the opportunity to directly engage with clients and encourage independence by taking them out into the community.
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- Note: whilst you will have a primary location during your onboarding (Beresfield), these roles are based in the Central Coast and will require travel to different clients throughout the region including Wyong, Long Jetty, and Umina.
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The Role n
Support adults living in CPA group homes to lead rich, independent and empowered lives. Your day-to-day may include:
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- Encouraging skill-building, independence, and decision-making
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- Providing respectful support with personal care, mealtimes, medication, and daily routines
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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 n
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.
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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 can-do attitude 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 for a minimum of 3 days per week (15–20+ hours), ideally including a minimum of 2 Saturdays/month - Available to work shifts between the hours of 9am and 4pm
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- Comfortable travelling to all locations in the region
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What Makes CPA Different? n
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 nn
- Attractive hourly rates: $34.59 - $35.67 per hour + 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: You will have comprehensive training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. We invest $5,000 in training in your first year.
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- Buddy shifts with CPA's experienced Disability Support Workers
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- CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90213).
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We Offer Fully Funded Nationally Recognised Qualifications Including nn
- CHC33021 – 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.
Recruitment Process n
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- Online application
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- Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai - 20-25 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 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.
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Chance Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safeorganisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
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📌 Disability Support Practitioner Lifestyles (New South Wales)
🏢 Cerebral Palsy Alliance
📍 New South Wales