Spiritual Care Practitioner

Eldercare Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Location: Eldercare Oxford (Hove) and Eldercare Sash Ferguson (Mt Barker)

Type: Part Time - flexible working days and times

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state's leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we'll support you as you grow your career.

About The Role

As a Spiritual Care Practitioner at Eldercare, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, person-centred spiritual support to residents and their families across our sites. This position embodies Eldercare's commitment to holistic care—recognising that spiritual wellbeing is essential to overall health and quality of life.

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, fostering meaningful connections and promoting autonomy, dignity, and emotional wellbeing for each resident. With sensitivity and insight, you'll provide inclusive spiritual care that honours the diverse beliefs, cultures, and traditions of our community.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor degree in Theology, Counselling, Social Sciences or equivalent at a tertiary level
• Clinical Pastoral Education or the equivalent reflective practice training (according to current industry standards)
• Certified Level Two member of Spiritual Care Australia preferred: eligibility essential (see: Spiritual Care Australia (2023). Capabilities Framework for Spiritual Care Practitioners . Melbourne, Australia)
• Awareness and understanding of diverse cultures, beliefs, practices and traditions
• Capability in leading public and informal rituals and services
• Driver's License and a willingness to travel to various Eldercare Sites
• Knowledge of the process of ageing and dementia awareness
• Understanding of issues and spiritual needs surrounding grief and loss
• A thorough understanding of the spiritual and pastoral care components of palliative care
  
  

Why choose Eldercare?

• Be part of apurpose-driven organisationthat values compassion and community
• Salary packaging optionsto increase your take-home pay
• Ongoingtraining and development opportunities
• Join a team that feels more like family
  
  

Ready to join us?

To view the Job & Person Specification for this position, please click here.

To apply for this role, please click the apply button and for more information, please contact Chelsea Size - Spiritual Care Coordinator on 0450 895 339.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearanceand comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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