Spiritual Care Practitioner

Eldercare is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia with 1800 employees. Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care.

About the role

• Part time position 16 hours/week
• Flexible working arrangements

Eldercare is seeking a self-motivated Spiritual Care Practitioner to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new professional model of spiritual care that is inclusive, person-centered, and integrated across the whole organisation.  This role is all about people and what gives them connection, meaning and purpose.

The Spiritual Care Practitioner provides quality spiritual care across the Eldercare sites to residents and families who are seeking spiritual support and growth.  The Spiritual Care Practitioner role is an expression of the philosophy of holistic care, recognising that an integrated spiritual care approach is a vital part of resident wellbeing.

The Spiritual Care Practitioner will lead the implementation of Eldercare’s new Spiritual Care Approach.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor' degree or undertaking post graduate level studies in Theology, Counselling, Social Sciences or equivalent at a tertiary level.
• Clinical Pastoral Education or the equivalent (according to current industry standards) i.e. meeting Level 2 (or Level 3 for a Senior Practitioner) of the Spiritual Health Association Spiritual Care Capability Framework for Spiritual Care Practitioners in Health (2020)
• Certified Member level of Spiritual Care Australian preferred: eligibility essential
• Awareness and understanding of diverse cultures, beliefs, practices and traditions
• Capability in leading public and informal rituals and services
• Driver’s License and a willingness to travel to various Eldercare Sites
• Knowledge of the process of ageing and dementia awareness
• Understanding of issues and spiritual needs surrounding grief and loss
• A thorough understanding of the spiritual needs pastoral care components of palliative care

If you want to join our inspiring team, we can offer you:

• Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing
• An opportunity to contribute to the care and quality of life for our residents
• Great team environment with variety in the role
• Modern facility with onsite parking

For more information on this role, please contact Chelsea Size - Spiritual Care Coordinator on 8291 1000 for more details. 

To view Job & Persons Specification for this position, please click here.

Applications close 9:00am Monday 27th May 2024.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people) and the clearance needs to be less than 12 months since date of issue.

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to:

• Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year
• Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines

Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive. 

Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender‑based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites.