CPSN exists to support and empower people living with CP and other complex disabilities by providing tailored in-home and independent living support services.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in initiatives that advance the rights and opportunities of those we serve. We are a passionate and committed group of people working closely to remain a trusted provider of providing high quality support, information and services to people with cerebral palsy and other complex disabilities, and their families for over 25 years.
Make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying meaningful, community-based work.
CPSN is seeking a compassionate and reliable Female Support Worker to support a 25-year-old male participant living with his family in Tylden, VIC. This rewarding role involves providing personal care, therapy support, community access, and assisting the participant to engage in the activities he enjoys most.
Our participant enjoys:
- Going for walks and spending time outdoors
- Scouts and scout camps
- Beach and pool outings
- Trampoline parks
- Music and nature programs
- Physiotherapy and pool therapy
- Spending time with family, friends, and support workers
About the Role You will provide person-centred support including:
- Personal care, including showering and dressing (2:1 support with family assistance)
- Assisting with feeding
- Supporting home therapy programs, exercises, and eye-gaze activities
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Community access and social participation
- Transporting the participant to appointments and activities using a modified Kia Carnival
Shifts Available
- Monday,
Wednesday and Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
- One Sunday per month: 10:30am - 5:00pm
- Additional occasional support for Scout activities may be available
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience supporting people with disability (preferred)
- Confidence providing personal care
- A genuine, patient and caring nature
- Strong communication skills
- A passion for community participation and person-centred support
- Ability to prepare meals and assist with daily living activities
- A full Victorian Driver's Licence
- 25 years or older to drive clients modified vehicle
- Confidence driving a larger vehicle and navigating Melbourne traffic
Essential Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
- Full Australian Driver's Licence and 25 or older
- Right to work in Australia
What's on Offer?
- Casual pay rate from $37.60 per hour (base rate 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri) + shift penalty rates + super + salary sacrifice (optional)
- Ongoing support and training
- Chance to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine impact
- Rewarding and varied work in the local community
Apply today and help empower someone to live a fulfilling and connected life. Pay: $37.60 – $69.71 per hour
Expected hours: 12.0 per week
Benefits
- Salary packaging
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold a full drivers licence and are 25 years or older?
Experience:
- disability support: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- NDIS worker screening check (Required)
- CPR and First Aid (Australian RTO issued) (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Casual Disability Support Worker - Macedon Ranges - Tylden
🏢 Cerebral Palsy Support Network
📍 Tylden
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