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pastoral worker

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Pastoral workers support religious communities. They provide spiritual education and guidance and implement programmes such as charity works and religious rites. Pastoral workers also assist ministers and help participants in the religious community with social, cultural or emotional problems.

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Competences
32
Groups
3
Essential
9
Optional
23

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

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Sector-specific

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provide charity services

Provide services for charity causes, or perform an independent activity related to community service, such as providing food and shelter, performing fundraising activities for charitable causes, gathering support for charity, and other charitable services.

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Cross-sector

8 competences
build community relations

Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.

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establish collaborative relations

Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.

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mentor individuals

Mentor individuals by providing emotional support, sharing experiences and giving advice to the individual to help them in their personal development, as well as adapting the support to the specific needs of the individual and heeding their requests and expectations.

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observe confidentiality

Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.

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perform religious ceremonies

Perform the ritual acts and apply the traditional religious texts during ceremonial events, such as funerals, confirmation, baptism, birth rites and other religious ceremonies.

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promote religious activities

Promote events, attendance to religious services and ceremonies, and the participation in religious traditions and festivities in a community in order to enhance the role religion plays in that community.

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provide spiritual counselling

Assist individuals and groups seeking guidance in their religious convictions, or support in their spiritual experience, so that they are affirmed and confident in their faith.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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Sector-specific

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budgetary principles

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

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2 competences
crisis intervention

Coping strategies in crisis cases which allow individuals to overcome their problems or fears and avoid psychological distress and breakdown.

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psychological counselling methods

The various psychological counselling, training and coaching methods for persons of all ages, groups and organizations considering medical aspects.

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Optional skills and competences 20 competences

Occupation specific

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plan youth programmes

Deliver programmes for young people related to topics such as health, fitness, smoking, drugs, gangs, violence, bullying and relationships.

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Sector-specific

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conduct educational activities

Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.

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coordinate charity services

Coordinate the provision of charity services to a community or institution in need, such as the recruitment of volunteers and staff, allocation of resources, and managing the activities.

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manage administrative systems

Ensure administrative systems, processes and databases are efficient and well managed and give the sound basis to work together with the administrative officer/staff/professional.

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manage volunteers

Coordinate a staff of volunteers. Manage their tasks, recruitment, programmes and budgets.

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perform ritual cleaning activities

Clean equipment and tools according to set traditions and rites, handling the materials as prescribed.

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represent religious institution

Perform public functions as a representative of a religious institution, which strive to promote the institution and its activities and strive for accurate representation and inclusion in umbrella organisations.

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Cross-sector

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apply knowledge of human behaviour

Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.

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develop educational resources

Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.

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interpret religious texts

Interpret the contents and messages of religious texts in order to develop spiritually and help others in their spiritual development, to apply the appropriate passages and messages during services and ceremonies, or for theological learning.

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manage fundraising activities

Initiate fundraising activities managing the place, teams involved, causes and budgets.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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perform fundraising activities

Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using online fundraising tools.

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prepare religious services

Perform the necessary actions for the preparation of religious services and ceremonies, such as gathering the necessary props and materials, cleaning tools, writing and practicing sermons and other speeches, and other preparation activities.

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provide social counselling

Assist and guide social service users to resolve personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties.

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reinforce positive behaviour

Reinforce positive behaviour in people during rehabilitation and counseling activities, to ensure that the person takes the necessary actions for positive results in a positive manner, so that they remain encouraged to continue their efforts and reach goals.

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show intercultural awareness

Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.

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support volunteers

Follow up volunteer activity.

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teach religious texts

Teach the content and interpretation methods of religious texts in order to facilitate spiritual or theological learning.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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