Address……Innovators in community-based palliative care.
Family Support Worker/Bereavement Counsellor/Social Worker
1 positions available : temporary Part Time, 6 month appointment (up to 0.5 - 0.8)
Our purpose is to support people and families to live well each day, despite the life-limiting illness and treatment regimes, supporting ‘moments that matter’.
Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Service Inc. (GV Hospice) is an autonomous incorporated community-based palliative care service located in the City of Greater Shepparton. Established in May 1989, GV Hospice has a history of providing community-based specialist palliative care, supported by a strong community foundation. The service provides after-hours on-call; operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Vision is to lead, promote and develop excellence in palliative care. GV Hospice is committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees can contribute to the delivery of exceptional palliative care in the community.
The role will:
- Ability to conduct psycho-social-spiritual assessment, int ervention , planning and evaluation.
- Provide Counselling to meet the needs of clients and their carers/families.
- Manage group facilitation and client advocacy .
- Participate in, and contribute to, the interdisciplinary team.
- Use culturally appropriate intervention strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse clients.
- Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, occupational health and safety and risk management.
Must have:
- If you have a tertiary qualification in social work or counselling or substantial experience in social work, psychology, Family Support and/or counselling with an understanding of palliative care and the experience of carers and bereavement.
On Offer:
- Team professional development initiatives
- Rosters that support a balance between life and work
- Double the salary packaging normally on offer
- Well being focus on balanced work, mental wellness, healthy productivity, collaboration, and comradery.
For a position description, employment application contact Annie Jorgensen, Clinical Manager at GV Hospice on 58220068 to find out more or details available by visiting www.gvhospice.com.au/employment
Applications Close: 21 June 2024 at 4pm
We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of Equality is our commitment to our staff, volunteers, and our community.
