Location Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia Role Purpose The Disability Support Worker role at CPA exists to provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities. You will play a vital role in empowering clients to live as independently as possible, by helping them to achieve their goals and supporting their day-to-day wellbeing, dignity and quality of life. About the Clients As a Disability Support Worker in CPA's Youth Program, you will be providing specialised care to our clients aged between 13-28. Through hands-on support, you will help each client to work towards their goals. Role Overview Working in the Youth Program, you will be helping CPA's younger clients to develop crucial life, social, and employability skills by helping to deliver relevant and engaging youth-specific initiatives. This includes experiences and programs such as our School Leavers Employment Support program (SLES), Social Saturdays, Afternoon Clubs, and Employment Assistance Programs. You'll also be asked to document and monitor client wellbeing, and collaborate effectively with other CPA staff to maintain a supportive team environment 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 You have an ability to tailor support specifically to younger clients and help build key life skills 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. Why Cerebral Palsy Alliance CPA is one of Australia's leading disability service providers. We are an alliance of great minds, united by a shared purpose - to create a world of opportunity for people with disability. We are committed to safety, inclusion, and upholding the rights and dignity of every individual we support. 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 90213). 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. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click 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.