Spiritual Care Coordinator

2 days ago

Footscray, Australia Baptcare Full time

Spiritual Care Coordinator
- Westhaven

Part time
- Permanent

Footscray, Victoria

About Baptcare

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation with over 3000 staff working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

About the Role

Baptcare has a professional spiritual care team of over 30 Spiritual Care Coordinators working in all service areas. We are looking for an experienced, articulate and competent Spiritual Care Professional to work as part of the staff team at Baptcare Westhaven Community in Footscray, Victoria.

This is a part time position (four days a week).

Key Selection Criteria

An active personal faith and involvement in a faith community/church or support network.

Mature spiritual and pastoral formation and capacity to reflect theologically on experience.

Highly developed listening and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an understanding of person-centred care.

Understanding of and demonstrated ability to work sensitively with individuals and faith/community groups from diverse religious, spiritual and cultural traditions.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the capacity to explain the practice and possibilities of spiritual care to people from varied backgrounds

Experience and/or special interest in working in dementia and palliative care contexts with older people.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in providing pastoral/spiritual care to people outside a faith community.

Experience in recruitment, selection, training, ongoing management and supervision of volunteers.

Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work independently, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Experience and skills in administrative duties, including data collection and reporting on outcomes.

Competence in Microsoft Office and related software

Alignment and commitment to Baptcare’s Mission, Vision and Values.

400 hours of reflective practice training e.g. 2 units of CPE/ STFE/ CCTC Intern Program or commitment to complete at own cost within first 12 months.

Qualifications in theology or spiritual care e.g. Bachelor or Diploma of Theology/Ministry/Chaplaincy

People enjoy working with us because we are values-driven and whole person focused organisation that cares about the community. Strong awareness of, and wholehearted commitment to Baptcare’s mission, vision and values is essential. These can be accessed from the Baptcare website.

How to apply

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

**Applicants must have**:
Satisfactory National Crime Check, renewed every three (3) years

COVID-19 vaccinations (per Baptcare's Vaccination policy)

Full and ongoing Right to Work in Australia

Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle

NDIS & Working with Children Check may be required

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.

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