At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support and counselling to patients and families in home-based palliative care.
- Company: Ballarat Hospice Care, a values-driven organisation focused on holistic care.
- Benefits: Flexible work practices, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to community education and events.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in people's lives through compassionate care and support.
- Qualifications: Experience in counselling, social work, or pastoral care with a commitment to person-centred practice.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
Use your social work, welfare or counselling experience to support people and families through compassionate, home-based palliative care.
Ballarat Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Supportive Care Advisor to join our multidisciplinary team providing specialist, home-based palliative care.
In this rewarding role, you will provide psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support to patients, families and carers receiving specialist palliative care at home.
About the role
You will undertake assessments, provide counselling, contribute to care planning, and work closely with clinical staff and volunteers to support holistic, person-centred care.
You may also contribute to community events, education sessions and workshops that promote understanding of palliative care. Some planned out-of-hours activities may be required.
About you
You will bring experience in counselling (or similar), social work or pastoral care, and a commitment to holistic, person-centred practice.
You are empathetic, professional, and able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
A respectful and inclusive approach to cultural diversity and individual needs is essential.
BHCI is an inclusive, values-driven organisation providing specialist palliative care across Ballarat, Hepburn Shire, northern Golden Plains and western Moorabool.
We are accredited under QIP and Rainbow Tick standards and support flexible work practices.
Supportive Care Advisor in Ballarat employer: Ballarat Hospice Care Inc
Ballarat Hospice Care Inc offers a compassionate work environment where employees can make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families through home-based palliative care. The organization values a multidisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration among staff and volunteers to provide holistic support. Opportunities for professional development and community engagement are integral to the role, enhancing both personal and career growth.
