Location
Croudace Bay, NSW, Australia
We are looking for passionate, empathetic Support Workers with a can-do attitude and positive growth mindset to join our vibrant team at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) Careforce team, on a Casual basis, in the Newcastle & Hunter region!
We are looking to grow the team! You must be able to travel across our Stockton, Wallsend and Lake Macquarie houses. There are morning, day, evening and night shift available - it will depend of what you are looking for and the flexibility you need - apply now.
About the role
Your role centers on supporting people with disability to live meaningful lives, and actively drive their own decisions and goals.
* Delivering personalised support in a group home setting
* Assisting clients at mealtimes, personal care, administrating medication and manual handling
* Supporting clients to engage and participate in their community
* Supporting clients to make their own choices and build skills to be more independent
* Supporting clients with transport e.g. using CPA minivan
The Benefits
* Attractive hourly rate of $41.78 + Super + Penalty Rates
* Flexible working hours and shifts across a 24/7 roster to fit in with your lifestyle
* $100 per year Well-being Allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing (eg: purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class)
* Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program
* Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA.
Requirements
* Available for a minimum of 3-4 days a week, 20-30 hours (this is a minimum requirement - there are 35+ hours available if you wish)
* A current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 minimum)
* Able to ravel across our Stockton, Wallsend and Lake Macquarie houses
So if you are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us at Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Important information:
At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. 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.
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects therights, 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.
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.