• Christian values-based organisation with career growth opportunities
• Permanent Part Time 3 days per week
• Based in South Coast - providing pastoral care to clients in their home from Batemans Bay to Eden

About us

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australias 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

HammondCare regards this role as key in the delivery of relationship-based care which seeks to understand and value every individual as a whole person.

Reporting to the Pastoral Care Manager you will utilise and share your pastoral expertise, coaching staff, and volunteers to support the emotional and spiritual needs and goals of clients, their families, and staff.

This role requires travel to provide pastoral care support to our clients in their home. We have offices at both Batemans Bay and Merimbula and are flexible for the position to be based out of either site. From a site you will provide support to our clients in that region and once every 2-3 weeks the role requires travel to other locations on the South Coast. Our clients are based from Batemans Bay to Eden. Travel and accommodation expenses will be paid.

About you

• Strong understanding and experience of people living with 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
• Own car or willingness to contribute towards a packaged full maintained vehicle

Our Benefits

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

• Fitness Passports; Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family
• Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Onsite orientation and supported to develop professionally

Our Culture

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment for all.

To Apply

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Pre- Employment Checks

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference and must be willing to obtain a COVID-19 and influenza vaccination and gain NDIS workers check.