AnglicareLocation: Castle Hill, NSWDate advertised: 22nd January 2025Job Type: Part timeClosing Date: 21st February 2025Anglicare 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!Pastoral Carer – Residential Aged CareProvide spiritual and emotional support to residents, families, and staffThe purpose of the Pastoral Carer is to provide spiritual and emotional support to the home’s community, firstly to residents of the Home, as well as their families and the staff. This is achieved through developing individual relationships with each resident and providing support according to their needs and preferences.In the role of Pastoral Carer, you will be based on site at the home and work as part of the wider Mission and Partnerships Team.Provide one-to-one pastoral visitation to all residents of the homeSupport new residents as they transition into residential aged careSupport the Chaplain in the provision of Chapel and other Christian activitiesProvide pastoral End of Life care for residentsComplete and maintain appropriate documentation in Clinical ManagerCollaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide person centred careProvide pastoral care to staff and family members affected by grief and loss.Requirements for SuccessStrong personal and active Christian faith is essentialAn active listener who builds trust and rapportDemonstrates a high level of empathy and compassion.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsWell-developed administrative and computer skillsIs able to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and reliabilityRelevant training/qualifications in Pastoral Care highly regardedPrevious experience in ministry/pastoral care/aged care preferredA current Working with Children’s Check Clearance or willingness to obtainPlease note: A verbal reference from a Church Minister or Pastor is required.Work as part of a well-supported, structured TeamRegular professional supervisionEmployee Assistance Program provides free external and confidential counsellingTraining and Development – including full orientation training and Introduction to Pastoral Care CourseDiscounts on major retailers and everyday productsNot-for-profit salary packagingRewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real differenceBefore starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.Our cultureAnglicare’s mission is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. 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.Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
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