Starting your employment journey brings both personal development and self-discovery experiences. Through the NDIS scheme, participants gain access to multiple powerful resources which assist their career development beyond finding employment toward building sustainable, rewarding work. The forward-thinking investment of Capacity Building funding enables personal and professional development. The program provides you with necessary abilities to succeed.
At Good Company, we are here to support individuals through their journey toward purposeful independence. The right skill development leads directly to improved confidence, which creates fresh opportunities for the people we work with. This article will discuss how NDIS employment supports help you bring your career dreams into reality.
What is NDIS Capacity Building Employment Support?
NDIS Capacity Building Employment Support is an individualised professional growth program. The NDIS plan contains this particular funding allocation to support development of your workplace skills, which form your ‘employment toolkit’ needed for success at work.
This service provides foundational work instead of simple job vacancy matching. The process trains you for professional life by helping you discover your best qualities while addressing your development needs. Your NDIS funding allows you to work with Good Company and other providers to design customised programs that will both prepare you for and sustain you in your career.
Core Workplace Skills
Every workplace demands essential skills from its employees to effectively work together with colleagues and fulfil job responsibilities. Job skills are fundamental elements that serve as a foundation for your career success.
The support from NDIS enables you to work on developing:
- Communication: Communication skills training enables you to convey your thoughts effectively, listen attentively to directions, and seek help when necessary. Role-playing conversations with a mentor and email writing practice are examples of activities you might do to develop this skill.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: You will learn the skills needed to contribute to strong teamwork, share duties with colleagues, and build good working relationships.
- Problem-Solving: This skill involves the ability to recognise difficulties followed by thinking through possible solutions before making choices. A support worker can provide real-life practice for this skill.
- Time Management: A skill that comprises the essential capacity to organise tasks in order of priority, while maintaining schedules and meeting deadlines – which applies to almost every profession.
Job Search and Application Skills
It’s important to learn the application process before you can secure employment. This can be one of the most challenging areas, but proper training enables people to master it and find success.
The funding for capacity building allows you to learn:
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing: With mentor guidance, you will learn to create professional resumes that showcase your skills, achievements, and personal strengths.
- Interview Practice: This is one of the most valuable uses of support. Practising mock interviews allows you to develop professional answers and build confidence while learning proper self-presentation.
- Navigating Job Platforms: Assistance with job platform usage includes helping users navigate online platforms and set up job alerts, as well as find suitable job opportunities.
Workplace Readiness and Professionalism
Readiness for the workplace requires more than just the ability to perform tasks. To be professional, it is also crucial to comprehend the social norms of a workplace environment. The development of essential skills, known as soft skills, leads to better long-term career outcomes.
The right support can help you learn:
- Workplace Etiquette: The unspoken workplace rules, such as proper communication with managers and appropriate breakroom conduct.
- Personal Presentation: Gaining confidence in professional dress and grooming standards.
- Managing Work Relationships: Learning how to interact positively with supervisors and colleagues while handling different workplace personalities.
- Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities: Learning about your workplace rights and responsibilities includes becoming aware of health and safety standards, employment agreements, and workload management practices.
Specific Industry or Role-Related Skills (Examples)
The NDIS will support you to develop job-specific skills after you decide on your desired industry of employment. Such preparation makes you more desirable to potential employers and helps you understand what to expect from your daily work responsibilities.
Examples include:
- For a role in retail or hospitality: You should practice cash handling, learning to use a point-of-sale (POS) system, or complete a food safety certificate.
- For a role in administration or office settings: You should develop typing skills, learn professional phone communication rules, and master Microsoft Office software.
- For a hands-on role such as trades or horticulture: You will need to complete safety training, learn correct tool usage, and gain experience through work placements.
The Role of Support Workers and Therapists in Skill Building
Skill-building requires active teamwork between individuals. The mentors at Good Company are here to actively assist you through hands-on guidance in real-world situations. Our organisation depends on Allied Health insights to support our work. We can also collaborate with your therapists to make sure that our support activities match your therapy objectives. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will teach you workplace sensory management strategies, while your mentor will help you apply these strategies during your work experience placements. This comprehensive approach provides complete support towards your career.
Setting Your Own Capacity Building Goals
Since you are the expert in yourself and your own life, you are best placed to determine the most important goals for your own employment. You should think about your NDIS plan by deciding what you want to accomplish through it. The goals you establish do not need to be complicated. They can be as simple as:
- I want to develop my ability to interact with unfamiliar people at work.
- I want to acquire computer skills for job search through online applications.
- I would like to obtain a driver’s license so I can drive myself to work.
Your personal objectives will help support providers understand your direction, so they can help you develop skills that match your career ambitions.
Measuring Progress and Success
The process of getting a job is just one part of your success story. True development emerges from the experiences you have during this journey. Your progress can be evaluated through the skills you have learned and the confidence you gain, along with positive feedback from work placement supervisors or mentors.
Conclusion: Empowering Your Employment Journey
Your NDIS plan’s employment funding for Capacity Building directly supports your future success. Your investment in core and professional skills development creates the foundation for both professional independence and career fulfilment. If you’re in Perth or Greater Melbourne, reach out to Good Company to partner with a provider that puts your personal development first.
