Pastoral Care Coordinator

Overview
Pastoral Care Coordinator - Northshore (Palliative care)
at HammondCare. The role provides pastoral care, leadership and support to clients, their families, team members and pastoral care volunteers. The role supports clients, who are in HammondCare's palliative care service, by visiting them in their own homes across the Northshore. The role requires access to a car (mileage reimbursed), use of a pool vehicle may be available. The role is permanent part-time working 3 days per week (22.8 hours pw) (one day must include a Wednesday).
What We Can Offer You
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 pro-rata
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
Provide pastoral care and support to clients, relevant families and staff of HammondCare
Be the point of contact for relevant internal and external support/referral services
Act as a role model for staff and as an advocate for HammondCare's Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action, and its Christian values
Share pastoral expertise and coach staff to support the spiritual needs of clients
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and make a contribution about the client's emotional/spiritual needs and goals and contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of a care plan
Facilitate regular carer support groups
Network with other religious leaders and services and coordinate relevant care, resources and group activities
Strategically develop tailored resources, ideas and activities to enhance the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of clients and families, collaborating with management, staff and volunteers
Communicate and build trust by developing relationships with staff and volunteers.
Liaise with managers, case managers and attend staff and case management meetings as required
Training staff on spiritual care and wellbeing
Leading and training a team of pastoral care volunteers
Working and collaborating in a Pastoral Care team
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
Experience in palliative care - desired
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
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.
Seniority level
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Part-time
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Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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