Yes. If you want to work through Careseekers, you will need a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check. Careseekers states that all workers on the platform are required to have one, and the NDIS Commission explains that this check is a national safety screening process for people working with people with disability.
What is NDIS Worker Screening?
NDIS Worker Screening is a check that looks at whether a worker may pose a risk to people with disability. The outcome is that a worker is either cleared or excluded. The check is nationally recognised, and a clearance is valid for up to five years unless it is cancelled or revoked earlier.
Why is it required on Careseekers?
Careseekers requires NDIS Worker Screening as part of the platform’s verification and compliance process. It is one of the important checks that helps build trust and confidence for clients, families, support coordinators and providers using the platform.
What does this mean for you?
If you want to work through Careseekers, NDIS Worker Screening is one of the checks you need to have in place before your profile can be activated.
It is part of showing that you are ready to work safely and professionally as an independent support worker through the platform. Along with your other onboarding documents, it helps you get set up properly from the start. The NDIS Worker Screening Check is also part of the required worker registration checks for the Careseekers platform.
Is NDIS Worker Screening the same as a police check?
No. They are not the same thing.
A police check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check are separate checks. The NDIS Commission treats NDIS Worker Screening as its own formal process, and Careseekers requires both NDIS Worker Screening and a police check for workers on the platform.
How long does it last?
An NDIS Worker Screening clearance is valid for up to five years. You can apply to renew it up to 90 days before it expires.
How do you get it?
You apply through the worker screening unit in the state or territory where you live. The NDIS Commission says workers should only apply in one state or territory. Some roles may also require a Working With Children Check, depending on where you live and the type of support you provide.
What else will you need?
NDIS Worker Screening is one part of getting started.
To work through Careseekers, you’ll also need to have your other checks and documents ready, such as:
- your ABN
- a police check
- proof of identity
- references
- any required qualifications for the type of support you want to provide
Frequently asked questions
Do I need NDIS Worker Screening to work through Careseekers?
Yes. All workers on Careseekers need a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Is NDIS Worker Screening the same as a police check?
No. They are different checks, and you will need both.
How long is NDIS Worker Screening valid for?
It is generally valid for up to five years, unless it is cancelled or revoked earlier.
Do I need to apply in every state?
No. You apply in one state or territory, and the clearance is recognised across Australia.
What if I do not have it yet?
That is okay. If you are still getting set up, this is one of the checks you will need to organise before you can start working through Careseekers.
Ready to get started?
If you are building flexible, independent work through Careseekers, getting your NDIS Worker Screening in place is one of the key steps.
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