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* Berri, SA, Australia, 5343
* Permanent
* Closing on: Aug 9 2025
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Position Description
Pastoral Care Practitioner / Worker
* We are seeking a professional Pastoral Care Practitioner for the provision of emotional support and spiritual care services to residents and families of Calvary St Catherine's in Berri, South Australia.
* Embark on a purposeful journey with Australia's premier health care provider. Seize the opportunity to deliver Pastoral and Spiritual Care Services within Calvary. Elevate your career as a Pastoral Care Practitioner
* Accommodation options with Calvary may be available
About The Role
This role is a critical component of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework supporting residents to live their best lives. Practitioners will be responsible for ensuring the diverse pastoral and spiritual care needs of residents, their families and staff are identified and responded to with compassion, sensitivity, knowledge and skill.
Your mission :
Nurture and support the spiritual and pastoral strengths of residents and their families, by collaborating within the multidisciplinary team and, fostering meaningful connections to enrich the lives of residents and their families.
The ideal candidate will have :
* recent experience working in a similar role in either aged care, health care or community settings;
* relevant tertiary qualification/s including clinical pastoral education (CPE), counselling or equivalent;
* demonstrated understanding of and experience working in a multidisciplinary team;
* highly effective interpersonal skills in working with people experiencing vulnerability;
* understanding of the pastoral and spiritual needs of people living in a residential aged care setting;
* demonstrated ability to undertake spiritual assessments and contribute to care plans;
* well-developed knowledge and understanding of various spiritual expressions including faith traditions and denominations;
* demonstrated capacity for reflective practice;
* demonstrated ability to prepare, lead and / or facilitate the provision of meaningful rituals and celebrations.
For further information please contact Teresa Lynch on 0467 623 676 or
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and a workforce comprising 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
* NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
* Paid parental leave.
* Training and development pathways.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Ability to negotiate hours that make sense for you.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
* As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
* You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role
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