At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate pastoral and spiritual care to residents and their families.
- Company: Join St Vincent's Care, a leading Catholic aged care provider.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, fitness discounts, free uniforms, and training.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of residents and their communities.
- Qualifications: CPE qualification or equivalent training in counselling or theology required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We are looking for a compassionate Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practitioner to join our Maroochydore and/or Gympie Aged care service. You will provide professional pastoral and spiritual care to residents, families, support networks and staff, supporting the holistic approach to care that is central to St Vincent's. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team alongside other healthcare professionals, you will focus on nurturing the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of residents and those important to them.
Opportunities may be available at our Maroochydore and/or Gympie Aged care services. Each location provides a welcoming and supportive environment where residents and staff can thrive.
Things that work for us:
- Permanent part-time with flexibility
- Provide pastoral and spiritual care and respecting differing value systems, beliefs and practices
- Assess and prioritise pastoral and spiritual needs, developing appropriate care plans and support strategies
- Assist with the provision of appropriate and person-centred religious and spiritual resources
- Support the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of residents through compassionate, person-centred care
- Attention to detail and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Respect and sensitivity in ministry to persons of various religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, Life Philosophies and Faith Traditions
- Attainment of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) qualification, or equivalent training in counselling, theology, psychology or equivalent or a combination of study and work experience (essential)
- Willing to apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (essential)
- Willing to apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential)
Things that work for you:
- Salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- Access to the Fitness Passport (Gym/pool discounted program), Blue Light Card and discounted holiday accommodation
- 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
For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) 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 Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.
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.
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.
Pastoral & Spiritual Care Practitioner employer: Svha
St Vincent's Care Services Eltham is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and community, making it a rewarding place to work as a Head Pastry Chef. With a strong focus on employee well-being, the company offers competitive salary packaging, a friendly team environment, and opportunities for professional growth within a progressive not-for-profit organisation. Located just 20 kilometres from Melbourne's city centre, employees can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents.
