Chaplain

About Us:
Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need
- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us- Permanent Full Time - 5 days per week- Brian King Gardens, Castle Hill- Provide spiritual leadership and emotional support to residents, families, and staff

Brian King Gardens is a residential care home located on Hilliard Drive, within Anglicare’s extensive Castle Hill village precinct. Set in a peaceful, leafy area, it has accommodation for 170 residents each with their own private room and ensuite. There are 10 wings providing residents with easy access to common spaces and a dedicated care team nearby.

About the role

Chaplaincy is a vital and expanding part of Anglicare, which demands intentionally evangelistic and pastorally orientated ministry. The purpose of the Chaplain is to provide spiritual leadership in the home, and to provide emotional support to the home’s community, firstly to residents of the Home, as well as their families and the staff.

In the role of Chaplain, you will be based on site at the home alongside the Pastoral Carers to form the Pastoral Care Team of the home.

A healthy and thriving Chaplaincy ministry in the home is achieved through developing individual relationships with each resident and providing support according to their needs and preferences, while building trust and rapport with Home Management and staff.

Key responsibilities (not limited to):

- Provide a Christ Centred pastoral approach through visitation, teaching, preaching, and conducting Church services in the home.
- Support residents with their spiritual needs, facilitate their ongoing spiritual growth, enable non-Christian residents to explore the Christian faith and encourage Christian residents in their faith
- Provide spiritual hope and support to residents living with dementia and needing end-of-life care, and their families

Requirements for Success:

- Strong personal and active Christian faith is essential
- A warm, empathic demeanour & an active listener who builds trust and rapport
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Exhibit moderate competency in computer skills
- Demonstrate effectiveness in pastoral ministry with older persons
- Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide person centred care
- Provide pastoral care to staff and family members affected by grief and loss.
- Able to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and reliability
- Relevant Theological training essential; Ordained by - or Recognised Minister of the Archbishop of - the Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church
- Previous experience in ministry/pastoral care/aged care preferred
- Ongoing membership and participation in a local Evangelical Church.
- Current valid driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake or provide clearances for the following Checks: a Police Check, NDIS Check, Working With Children Check, qualifications and referee checks, along with a record of Covid vaccination boosters.

To be successful in this opportunity, you will be an active and keen Christian with formal theological qualifications coupled ideally with experience in pastoral care of seniors. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine pastoral difference in the lives of our residents.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, the elderly and vulnerable, and has zero tolerance of bullying and abuse_._

Application Close Date: December 20, 2024