Family Support Worker Grief & Bereavement Carer

We have an opportunity for a Family/whānau support worker grief and bereavement carer to join our supportive, passionate, and fun team.

About the role.  You will

• Support community palliative care nurses by providing social, emotional, and practical care and support to Lake Taupo Hospice patients, their family and whānau within the holistic

  framework of Te Whare Tapa Whā

• Lead the provision of grief and bereavement support and spiritual care to Lake Taupō Hospice patients, their family and whānau and carers

What is in it for you

• Flexible working hours

• Apply your practical caring, compassionate and empathy skills

• Make a positive impact on a family and their whānau

• Invest in your career and wellbeing

• Work and be part of a caring and generous community

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in patient/ whānau support, spiritual, grief and bereavement care and/or relevant counselling or pastoral care experience

• A passion for providing compassionate care and to support patients and their family and whānau during grief and bereavement. Palliative care experience is an advantage but not essential

• A broad knowledge of spiritual beliefs, traditional customs and cultural protocols and practices

• Group facilitation skills

• A kind and caring person who can work across all teams

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills

• Sound knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Wairuatanga

• Very sharp attention to detail

This role is part time and flexible between 24 to 32 hours per week, so you have the opportunity for work-life balance. At Lake Taupō Hospice we are committed to providing the best and most unique care experience for our patients.

You must have a full current driver’s license and must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand

If this is you, please send a CV and cover letter to hr@laketaupohospice.co.nz.

Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.