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.

These exciting community based casual roles will see you work across various locations in Newcastle and Hunter region. Preferred availability is at least any 2 week days and weekends.

Day time shifts between 9AM-4PM, Flexibility to work outside these hours will allow you to get involved in the diverse range of activities and adventures the Lifestyles services include!

The role also includes :

• Supporting clients to build new skills through the delivery of client-centred, innovative programs such as arts & crafts, music, health & fitness
• Taking the client into the community for shopping, cinema visits, sports pursuits.
• Assisting clients at meal times, with personal care needs i.e. feeding, getting dressed and administering medication
• Personal and domestic assistance for clients at home or in the neighbourhood, including attending appointments

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.

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply Now' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact Disha on 02 4356 6317.