Working with a registered NDIS provider in risk-assessed roles requires undergoing the NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC). To ensure a smooth journey, here’s a breakdown of the essential steps:
Who Needs an NDIS Clearance?
NDIS clearance is necessary for individuals in the following categories:
- Volunteer workers
- Workers engaged through third parties like labor-hire agencies
- Sole traders who act as both providers and workers
- Volunteers in risk-assessed roles eligible for volunteer fee waivers
Application Requirements
When applying for the NDIS screening check, ensure you have the following:
- An account for MyServiceNSW
- Four identity documents, such as an Australian passport, driver’s license, Medicare card, or utility bills (e.g., electricity, mobile phone, water)
How to Apply for NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Follow these steps:
- Sign in or register to your service account.
- Verify your identity.
- Provide identification documents for police and background checks.
- Provide your work information, including the provider ID of the person or company you’re seeking the NDIS check for.
- Review and consent to the checks.
- Pay for the application.
Verification of Your Application
Your NDISWC application must be verified by the individual or company you intend to work for. This could be:
- A self-managed NDIS participant
- An unregistered provider
- An NDIS-registered provider
You will need an employer/provider ID for verification. Failure to verify your application by your chosen employer will result in rejection.
Application Acceptance
If your application is accepted, you must choose your provider using their worker screening ID. This ID can be obtained from the participant or provider you wish to nominate. Ensure they verify your application; otherwise, it will be withdrawn.
Required Documentation
You’ll need the mentioned documents during the application process. If the names on your documents don’t match, additional supporting documents indicating a name change are required. Verification of your identity using a smartphone with a good camera is necessary.
Processing Times
Processing times for NDIS applications vary. Some may be completed within days, while others can take weeks or months. The duration does not imply a criminal record; it depends on external organizations for information like criminal history.
Factors affecting processing times include:
- Sharing a common name and date of birth with another person
- Old police information requiring manual collection and processing
- Verification of details from different state and territory companies
Most individuals can resume work in risk-assessed roles for registered NDIS providers while their applications are pending, except for those with an interim bar.
Successful Check
Upon a successful check, you’ll receive an email confirming your NDIS clearance. The clearance status will be documented on the National Worker Screening Database (NWSD) of the NDIS Commission.
No physical certificate or card is issued; your company can verify your NDIS clearance status on the NWSD at any time. Registered NDIS providers must link their employees to their company via the NDS commission’s online portal.
Ensure a hassle-free NDIS Worker Screening Check process for a seamless career in risk-assessed roles with registered NDIS providers.