About usHammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.When it comes to our people – those we serve and those who serve – we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs.We've been caring for people for over 90 years – so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.It's not just care, it's HammondCare.About the roleThe 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 our office in Chermside, Brisbane.What we can offer youWe 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 prorataFlexible working options, including hybrid arrangementsDiscounts on everyday products and servicesDiscounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and familiesFree access to independent counselling support for employees and familiesHealth & Wellbeing programmesReward & Recognition programmesReferral bonusesCareer and professional development opportunitiesResponsibilitiesAssessing client/family's spiritual and emotional needs and developing a spiritual care plan, to ensure their spiritual needs are acknowledged and documentedProviding spiritual and emotional support to clients and their familiesLiaising with relevant religious/spiritual leaders to coordinate provision of spiritual support to clients and their families where appropriateProviding prayerful spiritual/emotional support to team members, and distribute relevant material, articles and books as appropriateTraining 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 stakeholdersWorking 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 youCommitment to engage and align with HammondCare's Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in ActionStrong understanding and experience of people living at home with life-limiting illness including dementia, the impact on carers, and journeys of grief and bereavementStrong personal and active Christian faith and church involvementTheological /Pastoral Care qualifications and experienceDemonstrated capacity to pastorally care for and enhance the wellbeing of those in needHighly developed communication skills including listening, compassion and empathyExperience raising up, leading and supporting a teamStrong administrative and computer skillsAccess to a car, Australian's driver licence and comprehensive car insuranceTo ApplyIf you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact talent@hammond.com.au .Pre- Employment ChecksAll 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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