Pastoral Care Worker
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Mayfield
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | MAYFIELD St Dominic's Centre | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 14 Hours | |
| Description | The Pastoral Care Worker is responsible for the pastoral care and spiritual wellbeing of the students and staff. | |
| Position Requirements | A Pastoral Care Worker is an individual who: i) Is recognised by the school community and appropriate governing body for the school as having skills and experience to deliver school chaplaincy to the school community ii) Is recognised through formal ordination, commissioning, recognised religious qualifications or endorsement by a recognised or accepted religious institution (Diocese of Maitland Newcastle); and iii) Meets the NSCP’s minimum qualification requirements a) A certificate 1V in Youth Work; or b) A certificate 1V in Pastoral care; or c) A Certificate 1V in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care; or d) An equivalent qualification (eg teacher or psychologist); and this Certificate or equivalent qualification must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals.’ iv) Chaplains must also undertake professional learning in responding to and preventing bullying and cyberbullying training with the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. v) Pastoral care is the practice of looking after the pastoral needs of students, not just their academic needs, through the provision of general spiritual and personal advice. |
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| Essential Criteria | • have an understanding and willingness to support and follow the Catholic Identity and mission of the school. • have a good understanding of the Catholic School and the wider community • have good organisational and communication skills (with teachers, clergy, parents and students) • have an ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams • have an ability to work effectively in a school environment • have an ability to work closely with school principals and executive in achieving specific strategic goals • be competent and capable in monitoring and reporting requirements • Interpersonal skills • Understanding and compassion towards the marginalised • Prioritisation of the well- being of students and families • Proven experience of working with students with additional needs • Catholic Comply with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW) and all related laws concerning child protection Have a relevant and valid NSW Working with Children Check Be prepared to participate in any reporting or NSCP evaluation requirements as requested by the school/sector. |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Training in NVCI or MAPA • Experience in working with families to engage them in partnership in their child’s learning |
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| CommencementStarts | 27/4/20 | |
| Finishing Date | 18/12/20 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 27 March, 2020 | |
| Instructions | Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Stephen Dunn (stephen.dunn@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4968 1295 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Stephen Dunn |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae should address the criteria as outlined above and include the contact details of your parish priest as well as after hour contacts for other referees. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date. | |
About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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