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Pastoral Care/Social Connection Volunteers at WestCare Centre

Baptist Care SA

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1. Build relationships with clients of the WestCare Centre

  • Develop a positive, mutual and trusting rapport/relationship with clients by demonstrating active listening skills, understanding, and respect when engaging.
  • Encourage clients to engage in social activities within the WestCare Centre.

2. Pray with and for clients

  • Pray with and for clients (where appropriate and where relationships have developed).

3. Actively participate in meetings with other Volunteer Pastoral Care Assistants and the WestCare Centre Coordinator

  • If available, actively and positively participate in monthly meetings with other Pastoral Care Volunteers with a focus on prayer, reflection, mutual encouragement and improved practice.

4. Engage effectively in a team environment

  • Work in genuine collaboration with team members to ensure the application of consistent support and services of the WestCare Centre.
  • Communicate with others in a polite and professional manner.

Other requirements:

  • A valid DHS working with children check (less than 5 years old).
  • A valid National Police Check (less than 12 months old).
  • A valid Child Safe Environments Training certificate (less than 3 years old). (Please note that Baptist Care will assist approved applicants to obtain these checks/certificates free of charge).
  • Contact details for 3 referees (who are not family members)
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