Pastoral Care Practitioner - ToowoombaApply locations QLD - Toowoomba time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 17, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id JR140208
Job Description:About the Opportunity: We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection, and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.
As the Pastoral Care Practitioner, you will take a lead role honouring this legacy and in nurturing the commitment of all to the mission and values of St Vincent's Care Toowoomba.
We are looking for a compassionate, spiritual, and professional person to join the Pastoral Care team, working with the Facility Manager and care team to respond effectively to the diverse emotional, spiritual and religious needs of our residents, and their families. Applicants must have a sound understanding of our Mission and a genuine commitment to the service of the aged, vulnerable, and poor.
What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us. This will be a permanent part-time position, initially working 60.8 hours per fortnight, across 4-5 days each week, with the possibility of extension to Full Time for the right candidate.
Things that work for us: Attainment of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification, or equivalent training in the care of the sick, the dying, and the grieving (Essential);Relevant pastoral experience in a similar clinical/care/education environment (highly regarded);Tertiary studies in Theology (highly regarded);Tertiary studies in Mental Health (highly regarded);Demonstrated ability to promote Catholic ethos (highly regarded);Familiarity with Catholic culture, ritual, theology, tradition, and worldview (highly regarded);Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC);NDIS Worker Screening Check;Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities;Ability to build rapport, trust, empathy, or strong relationships;Ability to work with minimum supervision;Respect and sensitivity in ministry to persons of various religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, Life Philosophies and Faith Traditions;Competent technology and computer skills;Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.Things that work for you: Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum;Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision;Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit;Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service;No cost uniforms and training;Free annual flu vaccination;Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families;Access to the Fitness Passport (FP).Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?
Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients, and better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.
For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care (SVC) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity, and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire our work today.
Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body, and spirit.
At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.
Contact Details:State Pastoral Care Coordinator, Matthew Hasking, 0459 870 283, ******
Closing Date:16 January 2025 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision-making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment-related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
About UsAs part of St Vincent's Health Australia, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) is a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through 23 facilities located within Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. St Vincent's has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years. The legacy entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder, Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire the service provided to our residents in a caring, friendly atmosphere, underpinned by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.
We are proud of our working environment that promotes teamwork and fosters professional development. We treat each other with respect and fairness, we have a genuine concern for everyone in our team, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
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