Pastoral Care Worker

Permanent Part-Time - 32 hours per fortnight

For further information about this role, please contact Stephen Parish - Pastoral Care Team Leader, on 54610199 or via sparish@mdhs.vic.gov.au

Are you passionate about supporting people during challenging times? Do you excel at providing care, advice, and guidance in an unbiased, nurturing way? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Care Worker to join our team. In this role, you will:

• Provide emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual support to residents, patients, and staff going through difficult personal situations
• Guide people in a non-judgmental way as they work through issues related to illness, loss, relationships, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, and more
• Be a caring presence during times of struggle - listen, counsel, pray, provide resources, and empower people to find inner strength
• Build trust and rapport with people from diverse faiths and backgrounds

The focus of pastoral care is on healing, supporting, reconciling, nurturing, liberating, and empowering. If you are passionate about being there for people during their time of need, we encourage you to apply.

In this role you will have the profound opportunity to make a difference in someone's life when they need it most. Join us to do meaningful work in a caring, supportive environment.

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter: Please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. You can find the Position Description in the "Related Documents" section of the job advertisement.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play. There are many beautiful areas to explore, along with being located only a short 50-minute drive from the Regional Cities Ballarat & Bendigo, and 2 hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.