Chaplain

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 42.000 - 66.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

Salary packaging

Supportive team

Descripción de la vacante

BaptistCare NSW/ACT – Aged Care invites applications for a Chaplain at Gracewood Community Village, Kellyville. You will provide person-centred spiritual and pastoral care to residents, families, staff and volunteers, conducting worship services and rites of passage while respecting diverse beliefs.

You will maintain pastoral care records, engage with a multi-disciplinary team, supervise volunteers, and contribute to a supportive, values-driven workplace within our faith-based aged care

Formación

• Tertiary qualifications and willingness to undertake chaplaincy/pastoral care training.
• High level of Christian spiritual maturity with a pastoral heart.
• Active involvement in a local Christian Church.

Responsabilidades

• Provide worship services, staff devotions, funerals and rites of passage.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred spiritual care to residents, families, staff and volunteers.
• Identify spiritual needs and deliver care respecting beliefs, values and life experiences.
• Maintain pastoral care records, participate in team discussions, support staff and volunteers, and coordinate Pastoral Care Volunteers.
• Visit clients in homes and hospitals as appropriate.

Conocimientos

Pastoral care

Interpersonal communication

Volunteer supervision

Teamwork

Dementia/palliative care understanding

Diversity sensitivity

Faith commitment

Educación

Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy/pastoral care or theological qualifications

Descripción del empleo

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care – Kellyville NSW

3d ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

• 12-month maximum-term, part-time opportunity | Maternity leave cover | 4 days per week
• Support residents, families, staff & volunteers at BaptistCare’s Gracewood Community Village in Kellyville
• Help foster wellbeing, dignity and a genuine sense of connection through person-centred pastoral care

Your Role:

As a Chaplain, you will provide compassionate, person-centred spiritual and pastoral care to residents, families, staff and volunteers at The Gracewood Community Village.

Through meaningful engagement and attentive listening, you will identify spiritual and pastoral needs and deliver care that respects each person's beliefs, values and life experiences.

You will conduct worship services, staff devotions, funerals and other rites of passage, while supporting residents through life's transitions. The role also involves maintaining pastoral care records, contributing to team discussions, supporting staff and volunteers, and coordinating Pastoral Care Volunteers.

The Gracewood Community Village is a welcoming retirement living community in Kellyville where residents enjoy connection, independence and a strong sense of belonging

About You:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy /pastoral care OR tertiary theological qualifications, with a willingness to undertake chaplaincy / pastoral care specific training
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Christian spiritual maturity with a pastoral heart
• Active involvement in and recommendation from a local Christian Church
• Chaplaincy or pastoral care experience
• Current ‘Working with Vulnerable People Check’
• Current ‘NDIS Worker Check’ or willing to obtain one
• Willingness to undergo a police check
• A personal commitment to growth in the Christian faith
• Ability to recognise the spiritual and pastoral needs of clients and to design, deliver and evaluate person centred spiritual care initiatives in accordance with professional codes and standards of conduct.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to facilitate safe and welcoming spaces which provide a sense of community and belonging
• Treat all residents with equity, respect, and dignity
• Provide spiritual and pastoral care in ways that respect and value diversity, e.g. age, race, faith, culture, disability, gender, spirituality, and sexuality
• Ability to work within BaptistCare’s Purpose and Values and willingness to promote its Christian identity
• Ability to work within BaptistCare’s Policies and Procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to supervise, support and train pastoral care volunteers
• A demonstrated commitment to self-nurture and self-care
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain professional boundaries, and professional spiritual development
• Previous experience in residential aged care or retirement living will be highly regarded
• Understanding of the spiritual and pastoral needs of those living with dementia, loss, grief and bereavement, long term illness, relationship disharmony, mental health, disability, loneliness, or receiving palliative care
• Visiting clients in homes and hospitals as appropriate

Baptist Care empowers staff by offering flexible work hours, a supportive team, training opportunities and financial benefits, including salary packaging and stability working for an industry leading provider.

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system, Working with Vulnerable People Check, and NDIS check as applicable.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.