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      Requirements for working with Members under 18

      Social Carers are able to decide what Members they would like to work with and what types of services they would like to provide. This article contains information regarding Like Family's onboarding requirements to work with Members under 18

      Over 20% of Like Family's Activities are with Members under the age of 18. When seeking support from Social Carers, the families and guardians of these children commonly request assistance with:

      • Mentoring and skills training
      • Community access and outings
      • Transport assistance (such as to and from school or appointments)
      • In-home respite
      • Before and after school care
      • Meal preparation

      To work with Members under the age of 18, you must meet all of the following requirements:

      • 100 points of ID and the right to work in Australia
      • An ABN
      • 3 references
      • COVID-19 Vaccination
      • Certificate of completion for the COVID-19 Infection Control module
      • An NDIS Worker Screening Check
      • Certificate of completion for the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
      • Successful completion of the Like Family Induction
      • A valid Working With Children's Check or Blue Card valid for paid work (volunteer cards are not acceptable)

      If you wish to be able to provide transport services to these Members, you will also need to provide:

      • A copy of your driver licence
      • The registration details of any vehicle you may use when providing these services

      To work with Members under 18 who are under the care and guardianship of the Department of Communities and Justice, you will also need:

      • A valid Police Check in addition to their NDIS Worker Screening Check

      How do I apply for a Working with Children Check or Blue Card?

      Working with Children Checks/Blue Card can be applied for using the following links:

      NSW: Apply Here

      VIC: Apply Here 

      QLD: Apply Here

      SA: Apply Here

      What is the Like Family Induction?

      The Like Family induction is an online Zoom call that functions as a group interview. Attendees are assessed using case studies and quiz questions to determine whether they have the skills necessary to provide support services to Like Family Members. Learn how to prepare for a Like Family induction.