Disability Support Practitioner
- Provide person-centred support to clients in group homes, including personal care, mealtimes, medication administration and manual handling.
- Support clients to participate in their communities, make choices and build independence.
- Work a variety of shifts across CPA homes in the Ryde and Hornsby areas; availability for at least three days and 20–25 hours per week is required.
Location
Careforce Northern Suburbs
We are seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our welcoming group homes across Ryde/ Hornsby and surrounding areas. In this role, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support across a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and overnight awake shifts. Our 24/7 operation ensures clients receive consistent, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver personalised support in a group home setting (with the possibility of occasional work in Lifestyle/day programs).
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including mealtimes, personal care, medication administration, and manual handling using appropriate equipment and aids.
- Support clients to engage in and participate in their communities.
- Encourage clients to make their own choices and build skills for greater independence.
What makes CPA Different:
Award-Winning Training Organisation
- CPA is a trusted Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications, including Certificate III in Individual Support, and advanced disability care skills.
- Our training programs are backed by decades of experience and respected across the industry.
Flexible, Supported Work
- Choose from a variety of shift types (morning, evening, active night) to suit your lifestyle
- Work across multiple CPA homes in the Ryde Region
- Be part of a values-led, supportive and collaborative team
Incredible Employee Benefits
- Attractive casual hourly rates starting at $45.29 + Super
- $100/year wellbeing allowance (massage, sports, meditation – your choice!)
- Discounted gym access for you and your family through Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household
- Paid Referral Bonus – earn when you refer a friend to join CPA
Requirements
- Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week (20–25 hours). Additional hours (30+) are available for those who wish to work more.
- A current NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 minimum).
- Experience in a support role, such as disability support, nursing, assistant in nursing, or aged care is great but not required.
Recruitment Process
1. Online application
2. Optional chat interview powered by Sapia.ai - 20-25 minutes, text-based conversation to offer us some further insight into your fit for CPA
3. Interview
4. Compliance & background checks
4. 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.
Application Close Date: 25/11/2026 11:59 PM
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