Information for Prospective Staff

YRSPACE
Nov 1, 2024
3 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

Thank you for your interest in working with YR SPACE.

Please follow the below steps. If you require any assistance with accessing this information then please contact YR SPACE program management at admin@yrspace.com.au or via telephone on (03) 9736 3034.

STEP ONE: GET IN TOUCH

Contact and meet with Program Management. See Join Our Team.

STEP TWO: NDIS WORKER SCREENING CHECK

An NDIS Worker Screening Check is a national background check conducted by state or territory worker screening units to assess whether a worker may pose a risk to a person with disability. The check determines whether a worker is “cleared” or “excluded” from working in certain roles with people with disability. NDIS Worker Screening Checks are valid for up to 5 years.

State and territory worker screening units perform the check on behalf of the NDIS Commission, and the results are recorded in the National Worker Screening Database, ensuring that the clearance is recognized nationally.

As your employer and a registered NDIS provider, YR SPACE is required to ensure that all staff in roles requiring an NDIS Worker Screening Check hold a valid clearance. To meet legislative requirements, all staff working on YR SPACE programs must possess both an NDIS Clearance and a Working With Children Clearance (WWCC), as these roles involve child-related work as part of their NDIS role.

You can apply for your NDIS Worker Screening Check online through Service Victoria.

You will need:

Employer details: Yarra Ranges SDS, Employer ID: 4-4331-1698
A smartphone, for completing the ID check
Original ID documents (as listed on the Service Victoria website)

Victoria applies a “no clearance, no start” approach. This means that a person cannot commence employment or be engaged by a registered NDIS provider in a risk-assessed role without a valid NDIS Clearance.

The Worker Screening Unit in Victoria is your main point of contact for:

Applying for an NDIS Worker Screening Check
Accessing details about your current check, including:
- Expiry date
- Worker screening ID number
- Current clearance status
Updating your details, such as contact information

If you require any assistance completing the NDIS Worker Screening Check, please contact the YR SPACE Manager on (03) 9736 3034 or admin@yrspace.com.au .

STEP THREE: MANDATORY TRAINING

Please find links below to training that is required for all YR SPACE staff. Program management will advise when training is nearing expiration, and will inform you of any upcoming additional training opportunities.

The following training is mandatory before employment can be offered; training certificates must be provided for your staff file:

NDIS Worker Orientation Module - 'Quality, Safety and You'

DoFoodSafely

Asthma In Schools Training

ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training Victorian Schools

The following training must be completed within the first 6 months of employment, some training is accessed via eduLearn once employment has started.

Protecting Children: eLearn module

Manual Handing: eLearn module

Complaints Training

Infection Prevention And Control Awareness Course

STEP FOUR: DOCUMENTS & FACT SHEETS

As part of the onboarding process , there is a variety of information that we are required to provide to you. Please download, view and retain the below documents for your information and reference.

At YR SPACE, we prioritize sustainability by keeping our documents online rather than printed, significantly reducing paper waste and our overall environmental impact. This digital approach not only conserves resources but also enhances accessibility for our community. However, we understand that some may prefer physical copies; therefore, hard copies are available upon request to ensure everyone can engage with our materials in the way that suits them best.