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NDIS JobReady Program

We have created a program that makes a career in disability accessible to everyone with no course fees. Working in disability is some of the most rewarding work you will ever do. Our JobReady program enables people that have not worked in this amazing sector before to make a career change and take their first steps into a new career in disability.

This FREE program starts with an 8-day in-classroom intensive training program. The course content is delivered through a mixture of hands-on practical and course work. This method of learning maximises the retention of the course content and provides the biggest benefit for students.

At the conclusion of the 8-day intensive training, you will be Job Ready and employed by ONCALL to work with our NDIS participants. You will have access to regular ongoing training and development with support and mentoring program, including follow-up webinars, workplace activities, and supported shadow shifts with experienced staff.

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Program outline

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ONCALL Induction and Orientation

You will receive ONCALL induction training which covers an organisation overview, policies, and procedures, the responsibilities of a support worker, and expectations from Participants. We will also cover shift requirements and what’s involved in an individualised plan.
Work effectively within an NDIS service environment (VU22855)

This accredited unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and apply NDIS industry knowledge, underpinning principles and values to own work; provide person-centred support, apply interpersonal skills, use digital technologies and work independently under remote supervision.
Apply human rights based approach to the identification reporting and prevention of disability abuse (VU22853)

This accredited unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a human rights based approach to the identification, prevention and reporting of abuse and/or grooming of people with disabilities.
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (CHCDIS007)

This accredited unit covers the skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people with disability to deliver rights based services using a person-centred approach, carried out in conjunction with individualised plans.
Perform Allied Health tasks within a disability context (VU22854)

This accredited unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform delegated or allocated allied health tasks within the disability sector.
Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk (VU22733)

This accredited unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify the presenting risk of family violence for universal service users and provide a response appropriate to the role of universal service professionals. This unit includes the foundational understanding of family violence and risk required by universal services professionals.

Please note: This is a mandatory subject for all Participants and will be scheduled mid-way through the 22-week program, free of charge.
Course in supporting people with disability to use medications (22558VIC)

The role of the disability support worker includes assisting people with a disability with their medications. The specific unit Support people with disability to use medications (VU22962) is developed as the centre point of this course. This accredited unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support people with a disability to use medications. People with disability may be of any age and may have any form of disability. It includes working within the scope of the support worker role to prompt and assist a person with a disability with medication use.
Provide first aid (HLTAID003)

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support (CPR), management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, in a range of situations, including; in the home, workplace or within the community until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

This course requires a theoretical and practical assessment. Content is based on Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
Course in disability first aid (10735NAT)

This course is an extension of Provide first aid HLTAID003. It equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to modify their approach if required to provide effective first aid to a person with a disability affecting their body systems and/or mobility, e.g. a person who is in a bed or wheelchair.

In many instances, the response to be provided to a person with a disability is the same, such as in the case of anaphylaxis or allergic reaction, for example. However, some first aid situations require the application of modified first response techniques, for example, responding to a person who is in a bed or wheelchair who is seizing or choking. This course includes the unit Provide first aid to a person with a disability (DFAADF001) that provides skills and knowledge to apply modified techniques where the first aid response differs for a person with a disability. In addition, it includes the ability to recognise and report that a person may be severely depressed or suicidal.

Please note: This is an additional subject and you will be provided with a voucher to cover the full cost of this module at ONCALL Training College. Participants will be expected to enrol for this subject in their own time within the first 22-weeks of the JobReady program.  

What you'll come away with

At the successful completion of the 22-week program you will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony to receive the following certificates:

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED CERTIFICATES:

Course in Performing Allied Health Tasks and Supporting People with Disability (22529VIC)

  • VU22855 Work effectively within an NDIS service environment
  • VU22853 Apply human rights-based approach to the identification reporting and prevention of disability abuse
  • CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
  • VU22854 Perform allied health tasks within a disability context
  • VU22733 Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk

Course in Supporting People with Disability to Use Medications (22558VIC)

  • VU22962- Support people with disability to use medications

Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)

 

In Victoria, the training is provided by our partnering registered training organisation ONCALL Training College RTO ID 45098 with Funds made available by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.

Click to find out more about the ONCALL Training College.

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Application process

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Application and interview

Our recruitment team will assess your application and eligibility and arrange a telephone interview. If successful you will be invited to continue with our assessment process, including an online group presentation and interview.
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Course content and training

Following successful completion of the interview process and after providing your mandatory documents, you will be invited to enrol in our 8-day intensive training program where we will teach you the essential skills required to work in the disability sector.

Mandatory documents include:

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Valid Drivers Licence
  • Evidence of COVID- 19 Vaccination.
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Experience

On completion of training you may complete shadow shifts with an experienced support worker and then have the opportunity to gain casual employment with ONCALL and commence work. You will receive ongoing support from the ONCALL team, through our 22-week support and mentoring program.
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Career pathway

The NDIS JobReady program provides a fantastic starting point and as you gain experience you will have access to a clear career path in disability with ONCALL.

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Who you are

People with no Australian experience or qualifications in the disability sector

People who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of others and are interested in disability

People with a valid drivers licence and a roadworthy, registered and insured car.

This FREE program provides you with a long-term career path and opportunities that enable you to move into the disability sector. Training takes place in Melbourne so you’ll need to be based in this location.
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Who you'll be working with

You will be matched with an NDIS participant who is seeking support and may have similar hobbies and interests to your own.

Building a positive, professional, relationship with this individual is key as you will be assisting and empowering them to make their own choices and decisions at home and in their community.

The type of activities will vary for each Participant, but generally, they fall under three main areas; community access, achieving goals, and personal support.
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Loppo's JobReady Story

Loppo came through our very first JobReady group and has been with us ever since.

He’d never worked in disability before he completed the JobReady program. Since starting with us, Loppo has become an integral part of the team here at ONCALL. His clients love him and he loves going to work every day. 

He shares his experience of the course and what it means to him.
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FEEDBACK FROM JOB READY GRADUATES

Everything is all about the client, that's what I really liked. We utilised whatever is needed for the client to be supported.

Loppo – JobReady Graduate