Pastoral Care Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Hammond Care Full time

About us

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, independent Christian charity that is passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need. As one of Australia's most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons' mental health.

About the role

The Pastoral Care Coordinator provides pastoral care, leadership and support to clients, their families, team members and pastoral care volunteers. The role supports clients by visiting them in their own homes across the Brisbane region.

The role requires access to a car (mileage reimbursed) and is permanent part-time working 3 days per week (22.8 hours pw) based out of Brisbane.

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

  • NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
  • Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave prorata
  • Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
  • Discounts on everyday products and services
  • Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
  • Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
  • Health & Wellbeing programmes
  • Reward & Recognition programmes
  • Referral bonuses
  • Career and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Assessing client/family's spiritual and emotional needs and developing a spiritual care plan, to ensure their spiritual needs are acknowledged and documented
  • Providing spiritual and emotional support to clients and their families
  • Liaising with relevant religious/spiritual leaders to coordinate provision of spiritual support to clients and their families where appropriate
  • Providing prayerful spiritual/emotional support to team members, and distribute relevant material, articles and books as appropriate
  • Training team member in areas related to pastoral care, including boundaries, grief and loss, faith and hope, and other areas as identified in conjunction with key stakeholders
  • Working with team members to extend their skills in meeting the spiritual needs of clients, including identifying suitable learning and development resources.
  • Participating in opportunities such as staff meetings, in-services, expos, and other events with the purpose of providing information about pastoral care opportunities and creating partnerships.
  • Regularly meeting with local service managers and team members for the purpose of receiving feedback, identifying need, and reporting back on any changes or developments in the Pastoral Care service.

About you

  • Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare's Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
  • Strong understanding and experience of people living at home with life-limiting illness including dementia, the impact on carers, and journeys of grief and bereavement
  • Strong personal and active Christian faith and church involvement
  • Theological /Pastoral Care qualifications and experience
  • Demonstrated capacity to pastorally care for and enhance the wellbeing of those in need
  • Highly developed communication skills including listening, compassion and empathy
  • Experience raising up, leading and supporting a team
  • Strong administrative and computer skills
  • Access to a car, Australian's driver licence and comprehensive car insurance

To Apply

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now For any specific queries please contact

Pre- Employment Checks

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

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