Careers at Breathe. Recover. Connect
Work With Us as a Support Worker or Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Join a values-led team delivering person-centred, trauma-aware and recovery-focused NDIS supports. We are looking for compassionate, reliable and skilled workers who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Why work with Breathe. Recover. Connect?
We believe quality support starts with quality people. Our team is built around genuine connection, professional integrity and respect for each participant’s rights, goals and lived experience.
Person-centred
We support each participant as an individual, with their own preferences, strengths, pace and goals.Recovery-focused
We work from hope, capacity-building and choice, walking alongside participants rather than taking over.Trauma-aware
We value safety, trust, consistency and respectful communication in every support relationship.Real connection
We value authentic, human support delivered with strong boundaries, professionalism and care.A more human way to support
Breathe. Recover. Connect provides NDIS supports with a strong focus on psychosocial disability, mental health, wellbeing, community participation and practical recovery-based support.
Our approach combines professionalism, compassion and lived understanding. We are committed to creating a service where participants feel respected, heard and supported by workers who are competent, safe and aligned with participant rights and the NDIS Code of Conduct. We are especially interested in people who bring emotional maturity, initiative, consistency and a deep respect for privacy, choice and dignity.Who thrives here
- People who are warm, grounded and emotionally intelligent
- Workers who can balance empathy with strong professional boundaries
- People committed to safe, ethical and person-led practice
- Those who value reflection, learning and quality documentation
Open roles
We are currently inviting expressions of interest for the following roles.
NDIS Support Worker
Provide practical, person-centred support to NDIS participants in everyday life, community access, capacity-building and wellbeing goals. What you may do- Support participants with community access and social connection
- Assist with routines, appointments and day-to-day tasks
- Support emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence
- Encourage skill-building aligned to participant goals
- Maintain clear progress notes and professional communication
- Work respectfully with families, allied health teams and other providers where required
- Deliver supports in line with participant choice, dignity and safety
- Experience supporting people with disability, mental health challenges or psychosocial disability
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries
- Calm, consistent and participant-focused approach
- Understanding of trauma-aware and strengths-based practice
- Reliable transport and willingness to travel where required
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health, Community Services or similar
- Or relevant demonstrated experience in disability, mental health or community support
- Experience working with participants with psychosocial disability is highly regarded
Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Support participants with psychosocial disability to build capacity, strengthen recovery, navigate services and develop greater choice and control in their lives. What you may do- Build recovery-enabling relationships with participants
- Support participants to understand and use their NDIS plan
- Help coordinate supports, services and community connections
- Coach participants in self-advocacy, resilience, planning and decision-making
- Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical supports where relevant
- Maintain clear documentation, reports and professional communication
- Contribute to safe, ethical and participant-led service delivery
- Strong understanding of psychosocial disability and recovery-oriented practice
- Ability to balance empathy with boundaries and accountability
- Experience in mental health, peer work, community services or psychosocial support
- Excellent communication, documentation and care coordination skills
- Respect for participant autonomy, dignity of risk and culturally safe practice
- Certificate IV in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, Community Services or a related field
- And/or at least 2 years of relevant mental health or peer-related experience
- Lived experience, when paired with professional readiness and boundaries, is highly valued
Essential requirements before commencement
To protect participants and meet quality and safeguarding expectations, applicants must be able to provide or obtain the following before starting.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check, where required, or ability to obtain one
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module: Quality, Safety and You
- Current National Police Check
- Working with Children Check, where required by the role or participant cohort
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Right to work in Australia
- Valid driver licence and insured, reliable vehicle if the role involves transport
- Professional references
- Evidence of qualifications and/or relevant experience
- Willingness to participate in supervision, training and professional development
- Confidence using incident reporting, progress notes and privacy-safe documentation practices
- Understanding of participant rights, duty of care and the NDIS Code of Conduct
- Infection prevention and control awareness, including PPE use where required
Some requirements may vary depending on the role, the participant’s support needs, whether supports are delivered independently or through a registered provider arrangement, and whether children are involved.
You may be a great fit if you are…
- Warm, respectful and emotionally intelligent
- Organised, dependable and responsive
- Able to maintain clear professional boundaries
- Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively
- Committed to participant rights, dignity and choice
- Open to reflective practice, feedback and continued learning
- Interested in mental health, recovery, disability support and human-centred care
What we offer
Meaningful work
Support people in ways that are practical, relational and genuinely life-changing.Values-led culture
Be part of a service that values integrity, compassion, dignity and accountability.Flexible opportunities
Role structure may include contractor or flexible work arrangements depending on service needs.Growth and supervision
We value reflective practice, professional development and ongoing learning.How to apply
If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your
- Resume
- Short cover letter
- Relevant qualifications or training
- Details of current checks
- Your availability and service areas
Application contact
You can adapt this block to suit your preferred application process, such as an Elementor form, email button or recruitment plugin.- Email: hello@breatherecoverconnect.com.au
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria
- Roles: Support Worker and Psychosocial Recovery Coach