Chaplain

Permanent part time role offering 60.8 hours per fortnight with flexible work arrangements Join our BaptistCare Home Care Team working with our clients around the Canberra Region Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another About the role BaptistCare is seeking an experienced and competent Chaplain to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of community aged care clients in the Canberra Region ACT / NSW. The Chaplain will visit clients in their homes or in hospital and provide quality person‑centred chaplaincy / pastoral care that is consistent with BaptistCares Purpose and Values. This is a permanent part‑time role offering 60.8 hours per fortnight with flexible workdays. 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. The successful applicant will have Tertiary qualifications in chaplaincy / pastoral care OR tertiary theological qualifications with a willingness to undertake chaplaincy / pastoral care specific training within the first 12 months of employment. 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 Experience working in collaborative multi-disciplinary settings Current Working with Children Check Willingness to undergo a police check A valid drivers license 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 BaptistCares Purpose and Values and willingness to promote its Christian identity Ability to work within BaptistCares 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 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 customers in homes and hospitals as appropriate If you would like to be considered for the role click Apply and please provide the following : A cover letter addressing ALL the listed essential qualifications & experience and competencies Updated Resume About Us We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose Christian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC TAS SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre. 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. BaptistCare Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ. Please note This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you. #J-18808-Ljbffr