Job description
Casual | Hobart, Tasmania | Pay rate to be confirmed
About Mindful Hearts Recovery Coaching
Mindful Hearts Recovery Coaching (MHRC) is a values-led provider delivering psychosocial recovery coaching and support coordination. We work in a
trauma-informed, neuro-affirming way, and we're looking for a skilled, steady support worker to join one of our participant's individual support teams in Hobart.
About the role
We're recruiting on behalf of a young Aboriginal, neurodivergent woman in her twenties who lives independently and is building a stable, safe daily routine. She requires a consistent, experienced support worker who can bring calm, patience and genuine care to complex situations.
What the role involves
Supporting daily living tasks, including cooking, household routines and (where required) personal care
Providing calm, de-escalation focused support during periods of distress, in line with an existing behaviour support plan
Supporting safe transport and community access
Monitoring for and responding appropriately to seizure activity and other physical safety needs (training provided)
Working alongside allied health and behaviour support practitioners as part of a coordinated care team
Keeping transparent, accurate shift notes in line with NDIS documentation standards
What we're looking for
Experience supporting people with complex psychosocial disability and/or trauma backgrounds




A genuinely trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approach: non-judgemental, respectful, person-led
Comfort working with behaviour support plans, boundaries, and de-escalation strategies
Cultural sensitivity and respect when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Reliability and consistency (particularly for overnight or on-call shifts if rostered)
A current driver's licence, registered and insured motor vehicle
Certificate 4 in Mental Health/Community Services (highly desirable)
Requirements
NDIS Worker Screening Check (current)
National Police Check (current or willing to obtain)
Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module ("Quality, Safety and You")
Current First Aid and CPR certificate
Experience with supporting a person with an eating disorder
Working with Vulnerable People registration/check (Tasmania) or willingness to obtain (if applicable to your setup)
What we offer
A small, values-led team that prioritises safety, dignity and high-quality support
Regular supervision and reflective practice
Clear onboarding and guidance around documentation, boundaries, and escalation pathways
Training for role-specific needs (including seizure response guidance)
We welcome applications from people with lived experience, neurodivergent applicants, and people from diverse cultural and identity backgrounds. We are committed to culturally safe practice and a safer recruitment process.

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