St Pius X Primary School, Windale&nbsp;is seeking a permanent part time (14hrs p/w) Pastoral Care Worker&nbsp;to join the team on 29th April 2024.<br><br>St Pius X Primary School, Windale is located in the Lake Macquarie area just 20 minutes South of Newcastle CBD.<br>Lake Macquarie is home to the largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere, enjoy the regions aquatic lifestyle with beautiful beaches just a 10-minute drive away.<br>A school of 49 students, catering from K-6 St Pius X strives to provide a sound educational framework that will equip pupils with the skills to make a worthwhile?contribution to society and ultimately achieve personal development.<br><br><a href="https://diocesemn.azurewebsites.net/media/5604/position_description_-_cso_-_pastoral_care_worker.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><br><br><head3><b>POSITION DESCRIPTION</b></head3></strong></a><br><br>Pastoral care is defined in the Project Agreement with the Commonwealth Government as the practice of looking after the personal needs of students, not just their academic needs, through the provision of general spiritual and personal advice.<br><br>Pastoral care workers support the Pastoral Care of students by providing:<br><li>pastoral care services<br></li><li>strategies that support the wellbeing of the broader school community. NSCP, 2019, 10. (Guidelines on NSW Arrangements for 2020–2022).<br><br>&nbsp;The role of the pastoral care worker will vary depending on the needs of the individual schools and their communities. Therefore, schools are encouraged to shape the role of the position according to local needs and the capacities of the incumbent.</li>