At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

Make a Real Difference as a Disability Support Worker - Youth Programs (Liverpool and Prairiewood)

Looking for a role where you can be yourself, have fun, and create real impact in someone's life?

We're on the lookout for 2-3 passionate Disability Support Workers to join our Youth Individualised Program (IP) team in Western Sydney region.

This is more than just a job - it's about building genuine connections and supporting young people with disability to live their best lives.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be working 1:1 with young clients, helping them:

• Build confidence and independence
• Express themselves through art, cooking, or gardening
• Stay active through yoga, gym, or wellness routines
• Engage with their community and maybe even sell their creative work!

Support might also include helping with:

• Mealtimes
• Personal care
• Medication support

Why Join CPA Lifestyles?

• A vibrant, inclusive and fun-loving team
• Learn on the job - with free training and pathways to Certificate III/IV in Disability
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym access for you and your family
• Salary packaging (for permanent roles - more money in your pocket!)
• Ongoing shifts available in our Lifestyle Day Programs (09.00am to 03.00am

What You'll Need:

• A genuine passion for working with young people
• NSW P2 or full driver's license
• An open mind, a positive attitude, and a willingness to make a difference

Whether you're studying, just finished school, or looking to kick off a meaningful career - this could be your next exciting step.

Apply now and start changing lives - one connection at a time.

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.

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 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.

CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.