Bereavement Counsellor Team Leader

Calvary CareCouncil of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

6 days ago

Job description

Job Highlights

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Expression of interest for 6 months
Remuneration : $56.68 to $58.52 per hour

About the role

This position has operational accountability for their team within the Calvary Bereavement Counselling Service and reports operationally to the Department Head (Director of Allied Health and Non‑Admitted Care) and has professional accountability to their Discipline Advisor.

The Team Leader will provide operational direction, lead, guide and manage the team across the relevant facility and facilitate the implementation of high levels of clinical expertise in order to provide high quality care to patients / clients and their carers consistent with Calvary Healthcare Kogarah and relevant Government Health policies, procedures and standards. The position contributes directly to the development of policy, with consideration of the strategic context.

About you

Qualifications in accordance with Sub‑Schedule A of the NSW (Non‑Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2022 for Counsellor / Social Worker and eligible for membership with the relevant professional association including demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Extensive clinical experience within Bereavement Counselling.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.

Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and demonstrated application of evidence‑based practice within their clinical area.

Negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to provide high‑level guidance, leadership, and strategic management of staff, resources, and services, with a strong focus on building team capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits

NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and career opportunities

Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Contact

For further information please contact Erick Rojas, Social Work Head of Department on 95533498 / erick.rojas@health.nsw.gov.au

Pre‑employment checks

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre‑employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS / WWCC / WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.

You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.

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