Pastoral Care Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Brighton, Australia Calvary Full time

We are seeking professional Practitioners for the launch of Pastoral and Spiritual Services across Calvary Aged Care Homes in Victoria. These positions are available in the following locations:
Brighton,
Capel Sands
Carrum
Carrum Downs
Mount Eliza
Rye

Embark on a purposeful journey with Australia’s premier health care provider. Seize the opportunity to pioneer and launch new Pastoral and Spiritual Services across Calvary Aged Care homes. Elevate your career as a Pastoral Care Practitioner in one of our many homes.

About the role

As the first Practitioners to be appointed to these brand new roles, you have a unique opportunity to use your professional capabilities and depth of experience to help shape the provision of spiritual care and wellbeing of residents, families and staff in our Homes, impacting lives profoundly.

These roles are a critical component an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework supporting residents to live their best lives.

Practitioners will be responsible for ensuring the diverse pastoral and spiritual needs of residents, their families and staff are identified and responded to with compassion, sensitivity, knowledge and skill.

We currently have a variety of permanent positions available across the portfolio of homes.

**Your mission**:
Nurture and support the spiritual and pastoral strengths of residents and their families, by collaborating within the multidisciplinary team and, fostering meaningful connections to enrich the lives of residents and their families.

recent experience working in a similar role in either aged care, health care or community settings;
relevant tertiary qualification/s including clinical pastoral education (CPE), counselling or equivalent;
demonstrated understanding of and experience working in a multidisciplinary team;
highly effective interpersonal skills in working with people experiencing vulnerability;
understanding of the pastoral and spiritual needs of people living in a residential aged care setting;
demonstrated ability to undertake spiritual assessments and contribute to care plans;
well-developed knowledge and understanding of various spiritual expressions including faith traditions and denominations;
demonstrated capacity for reflective practice;
demonstrated ability to prepare, lead and / or facilitate the provision of meaningful rituals and celebrations.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and a workforce comprising 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
Paid parental leave.
Training and development pathways.
Career progression opportunities.
Ability to negotiate hours that make sense for you.

**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role

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