PASTORAL CARE WORKER
Toora Primary School has received funding through the National School Chaplaincy Program and is seeking a secular Pastoral Care Worker / Counsellor to commence as soon as possible. The role involves working with the school community (students, parents, staff) for two days a week for the life of the funding, 2008-2010.

 Before commencing with the school the successful applicant must have satisfied the mandated State Working with Children check (which includes a national Police check). The successful applicant is required to maintain the currency of their Working with Children check for the duration of their employment under this Program.

The secular Pastoral Care Worker will deliver services to the school and its community through:

·         Providing general personal advice to those seeking it, comfort and support to students and staff, such as during times of grief. This may include general spiritual advice;

·         Supporting students and staff to create an environment of cooperation and respect, promoting an understanding of diversity and the range of spiritual beliefs;

·         Respecting the range of cultural traditions in the school and the broader community and also respecting the rights of parents/guardians to ensure spiritual and moral education     
     of their children is in line with their own convictions;

·         Working in a wider spiritual context to support students and staff of all beliefs and not seeking to impose any spiritual beliefs or persuade an individual toward a particular set of
     beliefs;

·         Being approachable by all students, staff and members of the school community;

·         Abiding by the National School Chaplaincy Program Code of Conduct for Pastoral Care Workers (www.dest.gov.au/schools/chaplains);

·         Operating within a strong ethical framework which supports and upholds the Values for Australian Schooling (www.dest.gov.au/schools/chaplains).

The key tasks will include:

·         Co-ordinating the Friendly Schools and Families Program

·         Supporting student personal and interpersonal development through active involvement in social skills programs and one-on-one and small group counselling

·         Providing support and direction to parents and staff when appropriate

·         Facilitating access to the helping agencies in the community.

 Please send your application in which you clearly state: 

·         your qualifications and experience

·         three referees with contact details

·         your capacity to fulfil the diverse aspects of Pastoral Care Worker, drawing on experience and giving examples where relevant

to Toora Primary School, 33 Gray Street, Toora 3962
or email to purvis.barbara.j@edumail.vic.gov.au by close of business 3^rd October 2008.

We plan to interview as close to the closing date as possible.  
The Principal will be working in the school on Thursday 25th September  and will be available to walk applicants through the school and answer any questions.

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