Psychology & Counselling - Baptistcare

BaptistCare; Dubbo; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 95.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hours

Salary packaging

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Descripción de la vacante

BaptistCare is seeking a Chaplain for a max term, part-time role in Dubbo, NSW, delivering person-centred spiritual and pastoral care to residents, families, staff and volunteers across Kintyre Lodge and Living Village.

You will conduct worship services, staff devotions, funerals, contribute to care plans, document pastoral contacts and support and train Pastoral Care Volunteers while aligning with BaptistCare’s Christian identity and values.

Formación

• Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy or pastoral care, with willingness to undertake training.
• Demonstrated Christian maturity and pastoral heart.
• Active involvement in a local Christian Church.
• Chaplaincy or pastoral care experience.
• Current Working with Children Check; willingness to police check.

Responsabilidades

• Provide effective, person-centred spiritual and pastoral care to residents, families and staff.
• Conduct worship services, staff devotions, funerals, and other rites of passage.
• Document pastoral contacts and report activities; participate in team meetings.
• Supervise, support and train pastoral care volunteers.
• Contribute to care plans within BaptistCare’s values and policies.

Conocimientos

Pastoral care

Chaplaincy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Educación

Tertiary theological qualifications

Chaplaincy qualification

Descripción del empleo

• Max term part-time role for 3 months | 45.6 hours per fortnight (3 days per week) | Open to Casual hours
• Support residents, families & staff in Dubbo and across our Kintyre Lodge & Kintyre Living Village
• Help foster wellbeing, dignity and a sense of belonging through person-centred pastoral care

Your Role:

As a Chaplain, you will provide effective, person-centred, spiritual, and pastoral care to customers, their carers, staff, and volunteers. Your role will involve compassionate and attentive listening, assessing spiritual and pastoral needs, and delivering person-centred spiritual care initiatives.

The wonderful opportunity will also see you conduct worship services, staff devotions, funerals, and other rites of passage, participate in case management reviews, and contribute to care plans. Additionally, you will support and encourage BaptistCare staff and volunteers, document pastoral contacts, report activities, attend team meetings, and manage a team of Pastoral Care Volunteers.

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 Children Check'
• Willingness to undergo a police check

Essential Competencies:

• 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 clients 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

Desirable Experience:

• 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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. 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 Children Check, and NDIS check as applicable.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.