Spiritual Care Professional

3 days ago


Forest Hill, Australia Uniting AgeWell Full time

About Us:

Uniting AgeWell is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality services and care to older people. Our focus is on supporting individuals to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice, and independence in their lives.

We operate in various locations across Victoria and Tasmania, employing over 4,300 staff and having 600 volunteer staff members. Our workplace culture is built on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion.

Our customer service charter and promise guide everything we do, ensuring that we provide exceptional care and support to those who need it most. For more information, please visit our website at www.unitingagewell.org.

Salary and Benefits

We offer an estimated salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, you can enjoy above award hourly rates, salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually, annual leave loading, and career pathways, education, and training opportunities.

Job Description

This exciting opportunity is available at Uniting AgeWell Strathdon, where you will have the chance to provide spiritual and pastoral care to residents and their families. Our Spirituality Framework is the foundation for how we understand spirituality, and we are committed to putting spiritual needs on equal footing with physical, mental, and social needs.

You will work as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to the holistic care model at leadership level at the Residential facility. As a Chaplain, you will be responsible for:

  • Individual spiritual and emotional care for residents and their families
  • Spiritual Care Assessments/Review, and regular electronic documentation relating to spiritual and religious needs
  • Leading of worship
  • Connecting with spiritual leaders from a variety of faith backgrounds as needed
  • Small group work
  • Offering guidance/education to staff regarding spiritual care
  • Participation in key meetings on site: Welcoming, Quality, Palliative, and Comfort Care etc.
  • Active participation in Chaplaincy Network with other UA Chaplains in Victoria and Tasmania
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Compassion, initiative, genuine interest in enhancing the life and wellbeing of people as they age
  • An ability to identify, assess, and provide for the emotional, spiritual, and religious needs of residents, in line with the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards and UA Spirituality Framework
  • CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) - minimum 1 unit or an equivalent training and experience in pastoral care
  • Formal theological qualification/s preferred
  • A commitment to work within and promote the ethos and values of the Uniting Church
  • An ability to work respectfully and constructively as part of both chaplaincy and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits

In addition to the salary and benefits mentioned earlier, you will also receive:

  • A current Working with Children Check card
  • Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
  • Australian working rights
  • Ability to pass a national police clearance
Contact Information

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in your community, please apply now. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.



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