Eldercare is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia with 1800 employees. Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care. About the role Part time positions available in Adelaide - multiple sites Flexible working arrangements Eldercare is seeking a self-motivated Spiritual Care Practitioner to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of professional model of spiritual care that is inclusive, person-centered, and integrated across the whole organisation. This role is all about people and what gives them connection, meaning and purpose. The Spiritual Care Practitioner provides quality spiritual care across the Eldercare sites to residents and families who are seeking spiritual support and growth. The Spiritual Care Practitioner role is an expression of the philosophy of holistic care, recognising that an integrated spiritual care approach is a vital part of resident wellbeing. To be successful in this role, you will have: Bachelor degree in Theology, Counselling, Social Sciences or equivalent at a tertiary level Clinical Pastoral Education or the equivalent reflective practice training (according to current industry standards) Certified Level Two member of Spiritual Care Australia preferred: eligibility essential (see: Spiritual Care Australia (2023). Capabilities Framework for Spiritual Care Practitioners. Melbourne, Australia) Awareness and understanding of diverse cultures, beliefs, practices and traditions Capability in leading public and informal rituals and services Driver’s License and a willingness to travel to various Eldercare Sites Knowledge of the process of ageing and dementia awareness Understanding of issues and spiritual needs surrounding grief and loss A thorough understanding of the spiritual and pastoral care components of palliative care If you want to join our inspiring team, we can offer you: Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing An opportunity to contribute to the care and quality of life for our residents Great team environment with variety in the role Modern facility with onsite parking For more information on this role, please contact Chelsea Size - Spiritual Care Coordinator on 8291 1000 or 0450 895 339 for more details. To view Job & Persons Specification for this position, please click here. Applications close 5:00pm, 10 January 2025. To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people) and the clearance needs to be less than 12 months since date of issue. As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to: Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive. Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected. Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender ‑ based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse. All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare. Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites.