Spiritual Care Support

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 13 hours/week across two sites
• Flexible working arrangements

Eldercare is seeking a self-motivated Spiritual Care Support 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 Support provides quality spiritual care across the Eldercare sites to residents and families who are seeking spiritual support and growth. The Spiritual Care Support role recognises that each resident has their own spirituality which may be expressed in different ways. The Spiritual Care Support role will be available to work universally with people of diverse cultures, beliefs, practices and traditions. The Spiritual Care Support role is an expression of the philosophy of holistic care, recognising that an integrated spiritual care approach is a vital part of resident wellbeing.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV, Diploma or Bachelor' degree or undertaking post graduate level studies in Theology, Counselling, Social Sciences or equivalent at a tertiary level.
• Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education unit or the equivalent (according to current industry standards) preferred
• 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
• An understanding of the spiritual needs and pastoral care components of palliative care

For more information on this role, please contact Chelsea Size - Spiritual Care Coordinator on  08-8291 1000 for more details.

To view the Job & Person Specification please click HERE.

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

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.