Chaplain - Residential Aged Care - Elizabeth Lodge

About Anglicare

As a Christian organisation, with a heritage of service spanning 160 years, we serve older people and those who are vulnerable or marginalised by providing a range of accommodation, care and community services.

Elizabeth Lodge is a residential care home located in Rushcutters Bay. Set in an inner city environment, it has accommodation for 116 residents each with their own private room and ensuite over 9 floors. Residents gather for activities including Chapel and Bible Study weekly in common spaces on the ground floor.

About the role

Chaplaincy is a vital and expanding part of Anglicare, which demands intentionally evangelistic and pastorally orientated ministry.

The purpose of the Chaplain is to provide spiritual leadership in the home, and to provide emotional support to the home's community, firstly to residents of the Home, as well as their families and the staff.

In the role of Chaplain, you will be based on site at the home alongside the Pastoral Carers to form the Pastoral Care Team of the home.

A healthy and thriving Chaplaincy ministry in the home is achieved through developing individual relationships with each resident and providing support according to their needs and preferences, while building trust and rapport with Home Management and staff.

Key responsibilities (not limited to):

• Provide a Christ Centred pastoral approach through visitation, teaching, preaching, and conducting Church services in the home.
• Support residents with their spiritual needs, facilitate their ongoing spiritual growth, enable non-Christian residents to explore the Christian faith and encourage Christian residents in their faith
• Provide spiritual hope and support to residents living with dementia and needing end-of-life care, and their families

Requirements for Success:

• Strong personal and active Christian faith is essential
• A warm, empathic demeanour & an active listener who builds trust and rapport
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Exhibit moderate competency in computer skills
• Demonstrate effectiveness in pastoral ministry with older persons
• Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide person centred care
• Provide pastoral care to staff and family members affected by grief and loss.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and reliability
• Relevant Theological training essential; Ordained by - or Recognised Minister of the Archbishop of - the Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church
• Previous experience in ministry/pastoral care/aged care preferred
• Ongoing membership and participation in a local Evangelical Church.
• Current valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake or provide clearances for the following Checks: a Police Check, NDIS Check, Working With Children Check, qualifications and referee checks, along with a record of Covid vaccination boosters.

Benefits

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, in alignment with Sydney Anglican Clergy allowances
• 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 & Advanced Pastoral Care Course
• Discounts on major retailers and everyday products
• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference

To be successful in this opportunity, you will be an active and keen Christian with formal theological qualifications coupled ideally with experience in pastoral care of seniors. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine pastoral difference in the lives of our residents.

Our culture

Anglicare's mission is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, the elderly and vulnerable, and has zero tolerance of bullying and abuse.

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.