Happiness Coach/Support Worker

Raise Your Spirit; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bright culture

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible hours

Career development

Job summary

Raise Your Spirit in Melbourne is seeking exceptional Happiness Coaches who believe in the magic of connection and creativity. You’ll work 1:1 with young people aged 7 to 25 living with disabilities, building trust, skills, and confidence through activities like outdoor play, cooking, crafting, gaming, or simply being present.

The role runs on weekdays, after school, and weekends with a schedule that fits every participant.

Qualifications

• Willingness to provide 1:1 support to young people aged 7–25.
• Commitment to regular hours and reliability.
• Experience or strong interest in supporting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to participants and build rapport.
• Plan and participate in activities to develop skills and confidence.
• Work 1:1 sessions on weekdays, after school, and weekends.

Skills

1:1 support

Disability support

Youth engagement

Communication

Education

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Raise Your Spirit (RYS) is not your average support organisation. We're here to lift spirits, spark joy, and make every day count, especially for young people living with disabilities.

We specialise in performance and wellbeing programs for 7 to 25 year olds, offering 1:1 support, day programs, in-home care, getaways, and skill-building adventures. Whether it's Animal Adventures, Game Days, DJ Zones, or mindfulness walks, we do things differently.

We believe every person has something extraordinary to offer. That includes our participants, and our staff.

About Us

Raise Your Spirit (RYS) is not your average support organisation. We're here to lift spirits, spark joy, and make every day count, especially for young people living with disabilities.

We specialise in performance and wellbeing programs for 7 to 25 year olds, offering 1:1 support, day programs, in-home care, getaways, and skill-building adventures. Whether it's Animal Adventures, Game Days, DJ Zones, or mindfulness walks, we do things differently.

We believe every person has something extraordinary to offer. That includes our participants, and our staff.

The Role

We're looking for exceptional Happiness Coaches (Support Workers) who believe in the magic of connection and creativity. We welcome applications from all genders and particularly encourage men to apply (we need great people of all genders) so our team reflects the young people we support.

You’ll work 1:1 with participants, building trust, skills, and confidence, whether it's through outdoor play, cooking, crafting, gaming, or simply being present.

If you DJ, skate, play footy, sing, fish, game, bike, dance, paint, cook, gym or have a passion that makes people smile, we want you.

You’ll work both independently and as part of a vibrant team. Sessions can run weekdays, after school, and weekends. We find a schedule that works for everyone.

What We’re Looking For

• You love helping and inspiring others
• You connect easily with young people aged 7 to 25
• You can commit to regular hours and show up reliably
• You're confident providing 1:1 support and understand the importance of building real rapport
• You're willing to commit to at least 12 months with any participant you support, we pride ourselves on consistency and stability
• You're creative, hands-on, and genuinely engaged, not just on the sidelines
• You have interests like music, gaming, cars, art, or movement
• You have experience, or deep interest, in supporting people with disabilities
• You're patient, kind, and emotionally intelligent
• You're studying or qualified in allied health, nursing, disability, education, youth work or just a great human
• You're punctual, reliable, and trustworthy

You Must Have

• A caring heart and positive attitude
• Willingness to provide 1:1 support, our clients thrive with individual attention and connection
• 12-month commitment to any participant you're matched with
• Consistent availability (set days or flexible options)
• Driver's licence + reliable car
• Police check + Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Right to work in Australia
• We welcome students!

Why Join Raise Your Spirit?

• Bright, values-driven culture with a focus on kindness and creativity
• Good hourly rates and meaningful work
• Support from an experienced, heart-led team
• Opportunities to grow into new programs or full-time roles
• You’ll never have a boring day!

Want to See the Vibe?

Check out our Happiness Coach video and meet the crew or visit our careers page www.raiseyourspirit.com.au/careers!