Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Holy Cross, Kincumber (Central Coast NSW)
• Permanent full time role – Monday to Friday
• Pay rate - $40.90 - $45.00 per hour dep on experience plus superannuation
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 5500 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. At Catholic Healthcare we priortise meaningful relationships with residents, clients and their families. We want our residents, families and clients feeling they are seen, heard and known.
We are delighted to open our new 102 bed Aged Care home, Holy Cross, implementing the Inspirit Model of Care. We are looking for a Spiritual and Pastoral Care Coordinator to join our team to deliver pastoral care services for our residents, ensuring they have choice in maintaining their cultural and spiritual wellbeing. This is a Monday – Friday role with flexible work hours to meet the needs of our residents.

A typical day will involve

• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with residents through one-to-one visits and group-based activities
• Encouraging resident choice and participation in pastoral care services
• Providing spiritual support and pastoral care services to residents and family members and employees that are person-centred, faith-based, inclusive, and friendly within a trauma-informed care framework with a strength-based approach
• Preparing spiritual celebrations to recognise special days of remembrance that are inclusive of various religious and cultural backgrounds
• Preparing prayers and moments of reflection to share with residents, family members and employees
• Providing personal spiritual support and Pastoral Care services to residents in line with their preferences and Catholic Healthcare’s Mission
• Supporting mission formation activities for employees within the residential aged care home
• Maintaining pastoral care assessments and progress notes within eCase / CRM

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Successful completion of Cert III or Cert IV in Pastoral Care, Counselling, or similar qualifications in theology or spirituality
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with residents and their families
• Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of residents
• Strong personal spirituality lived out in the context of a Christian-based community
• Strong knowledge and understanding and/or practice of the Catholic faith, particularly as it relates to Christian Spirituality, dignity of life, and aged care
• Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences, and spiritual beliefs of residents

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits
• Fitness Passport gym benefit
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer, choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a great impact and are well rewarded.
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch

• A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Successful completion of Cert III or Cert IV in Pastoral Care, Counselling, or similar qualifications in theology or spirituality
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with residents and their families
• Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of residents
• Strong personal spirituality lived out in the context of a Christian-based community
• Strong knowledge and understanding and/or practice of the Catholic faith, particularly as it relates to Christian Spirituality, dignity of life, and aged care
• Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences, and spiritual beliefs of resident