Anglicare
Location: Nowra, NSW
Date advertised: 8th November 2024
Job Type: Part time
Closing Date: 9th November 2024
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!
About the role The 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 Success Strong 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 skillsCan maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and reliabilityRelevant training/qualifications in Pastoral Care highly regardedPrevious experience in ministry/pastoral care/aged care preferredPlease note: A verbal reference from a Church Minister or Pastor is required.
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.
Our culture Anglicare'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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