About Us: Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia. Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us. For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us! Pastoral Carer – Residential Aged Care – Barry Marsh House Permanent Part Time – 4 days per week Barry Marsh House Provide spiritual and emotional support to residents, families, and staff Barry Marsh House is a residential aged care home located on the same site as Anglicare’s Oran Park retirement village. Thoughtfully designed to accommodate 80 residents, the attractive setting and expansive outdoor areas create many peaceful areas for residents to sit and stroll. About the role: The purpose of the Pastoral Carer is to provide spiritual and emotional support to the home’s community, firstly to residents of the Home, as well as their families and the staff. This is achieved through developing individual relationships with each resident and providing support according to their needs and preferences. In the role of Pastoral Carer, you will be based on site at the home and work as part of the wider Mission and Partnerships Team. Key responsibilities include: Provide one-to-one pastoral visitation to all residents of the home Support new residents as they transition into residential aged care Support the Chaplain in the provision of Chapel and other Christian activities Provide pastoral End of Life care for residents Complete and maintain appropriate documentation in Clinical Manager Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide person centred care Provide pastoral care to staff and family members affected by grief and loss. Requirements for Success Strong personal and active Christian faith is essential An active listener who builds trust and rapport Demonstrates a high level of empathy and compassion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Well-developed administrative and computer skills Is able to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and reliability Relevant training/qualifications in Pastoral Care highly regarded Previous experience in ministry/pastoral care/aged care preferred A current Working with Children’s Check Clearance or willingness to obtain Please note: A verbal reference from a Church Minister or Pastor is required. Benefits: Work as part of a well-supported, structured Team Regular professional supervision Employee Assistance Program provides free external and confidential counselling Training and Development – including full orientation training and Introduction to Pastoral Care Course Discounts on major retailers and everyday products Not-for-profit salary packaging Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. The Talent Acquisition team will be closed for Christmas from 24 December to 3 January. Your enquiry will be responded to upon our return. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Application Close Date: January 20, 2025 OVERVIEW Work for an organisation with over 160 years’ experience caring for people, including those in need. Join a diverse team of 4,000 hardworking employees and 2,000 faithful volunteers, who serve our community with compassion that transforms. With more than 400 unique roles across Anglicare, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to grow and develop your career… at the same time as making a real difference for real people. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits On top of the joy of knowing that you are making a real impact, Anglicare offers you a range of rewards and benefits as a valued employee. From recognition programs to celebrate outstanding performance that reflects our organisation values, to a range of competitive staff benefits. Staff Rewards As a valued Anglicare employee, you’ll receive access to this staff rewards portal, giving you exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing… both at work and at home. As a valued Anglicare Employee, you can receive free counselling through our confidential Employee Assistance Program as you need it. Employee Referral Program When you work at Anglicare, you’ll be rewarded with a $500 online gift card for helping us find the right people! All you need to do is refer a friend for a permanent role. If they're hired, you’ll receive a voucher to spend via your staff rewards portal when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process gives you support to achieve your professional goals. Through ongoing conversations, your manager will provide regular feedback. Your Annual Review Conversation provides your manager with an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.
