Key Worker Apply Now Form

We are looking for people already experienced and preferably established to provide this kind of support. We are keen to speak with those already set up as Sole Trader Support Workers, those who work through a platform and those who work through organisations, both registered and unregistered with the NDIS.

It would be ideal if you worked in a way that allowed you to be personally responsive to the family you will be working with. You will be required to be part of a team of workers and will need a high level of personal responsibility.

It would be ideal if you have a ABN and are already established in business. We are also keen to speak to people who have been considering establishing themselves in business if they have the appropriate skills and experience. If you already work for a service and think this role is something that your service will support you to do, that would be fine too!

Do you have experience working with people with disability?

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Please outline this experience
What do you think is important when working with people with disability.
What do you think you need to be careful of when working with people with disability?

This role involves some admin and record keeping. Have you had experience with this kind of role before?

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Outline your experience here.
This role also involves trauma informed support and assisting people in very complex situations. Have you had experience of working in a trauma informed way?

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Please give more detail about this experience
Have you completed any relevant training in behaviour and/or trauma informed support?

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Please summarise any specific behaviour or trauma informed training you have completed.

Do you have: (please choose all that apply)

An ABN Police Check Working with Children Check Registered Car with 3rd party insurance Public Liability Insurance Professional Indemnity Insurance
The NDIS Commission is the body that overseas all providers paid using NDIS funds. This includes registered and unregistered providers. The Commission has minimum conditions that all providers must be aware of.

We recommend doing the FREE NDIS Commission Worker Orientation Module available on the NDIS Commission website. It is one of the best ways to get an overview of the Commission and how it applies to your business. The certificate of completion will allow you to prove to your clients you have done the module, and understand your responsibilities in the work you do for them.
Have you read, do you understand, and do you agree to abide by the NDIS Code of Conduct?

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If intending to work with children, have you undertaken child safe training? Do you understand what it means to be a child safe organisation? Can you provide proof?

Yes No No, however will attend the next available session (free)
In NSW all businesses who work with children need to do so within the NSW Child Safe Standards. This includes people who work with children through their NDIS plans.

You can find out more information at the NSW Office of the Childrens Gurdian website. KIDS GUARDIAN WEBSITE
If intending to work with children, do you understand the NSW Mandatory Reporting Guidelines? Do you know how to use the Mandatory Reporting tool?

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Almost all people who work with children in NSW are also mandatory reporters. This includes people who are paid to work with children through their NDIS plans.

You can find out more by visting the Department of Communities and Justice website and via the ChildStory Reporter Community. Mandatory Reporter Tool Info

Key Worker Application Form