Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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Location: Lismore, NSW, 2480 Full-Time: Immediate start Job Title: Community Worker Salary Range: $79,500 - $82,000 Job Closes Date: 30 Days About the Role Our client, an independent Christian charity, is dedicated to improving quality of life for people with complex needs.

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They specialize in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, and mental health services for older people, delivered across home care, sub-acute hospitals, and residential aged care. We are seeking a Community Worker to join their team and support creative, person-centred care models.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities Spiritual Care & Support

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- Develop and maintain individualized spiritual care plans for clients, collaborating with staff to ensure their spiritual needs are acknowledged and documented appropriately.
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- Provide initial and ongoing spiritual and emotional support to clients and their families, offering compassionate presence and guidance throughout their care journey.
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- Participate in case management reviews, contributing insights on clients' spiritual and emotional needs to inform care plan development and evaluation.
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Community & Staff Engagement

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- Liaise with relevant religious and spiritual leaders to coordinate appropriate support for clients and families when needed.
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- Offer prayerful spiritual and emotional support to staff, distributing relevant materials, articles, and books as appropriate.
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- Write articles for organizational publications on topics related to spiritual care, reflection, and wellbeing.
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Professional Development & Ethics

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- Provide Christian perspectives on ethical issues as requested, supporting decision-making in complex care situations.
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- Deliver staff learning sessions in pastoral care areas, including boundaries, grief and loss, faith and hope, as directed by the Pastoral Care Manager and in consultation with key stakeholders.
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Requirements & Experience

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- Diploma or Certificate IV in community services, social work, pastoral care, theology, or a related field.
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Candidates who do not hold the required qualification but have substantial hands-on experience and proven capability in a similar role will be considered.

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- At least 3 years of experience providing spiritual and emotional support to older adults, including individuals living with dementia, receiving palliative care, or experiencing mental health conditions.
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- Understanding of Christian faith and ability to offer prayerful support and articulate Christian perspectives on ethical issues.
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- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds.
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- Ability to write articles and develop educational materials for staff and publications.
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- Experience facilitating staff learning sessions on grief, loss, boundaries, and faith-related topics.
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- Current driver's license and willingness to travel across service locations.
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- Alignment with the organization's Christian ethos and values.
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