Join our team

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

 

• Individual spiritual and emotional care for residents and their families
• Spiritual Care Assessments/Review, and regular electronic documentation relating to spiritual, religious, and secular needs.
• Leading of worship as required
• Connecting with spiritual leaders from a variety of faith backgrounds as needed
• Small group work
• Offering guidance /education to staff, regarding spiritual care
• Participation in key meetings on site: Welcoming, Quality, Palliative and Comfort Care etc.
• Active participation in Chaplaincy Network with other UA Chaplains in Victoria and Tasmania

• Compassion, initiative, genuine interest in enhancing the life and wellbeing of people as they age
• An ability to identify, assess, and provide for the emotional, spiritual and religious needs of residents, in line with the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards and UA Spirituality Framework
• CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) - minimum 1 unit or an equivalent training and experience in pastoral care.
• Formal theological qualification/s preferred
• A Commitment to work within and promote the ethos and values of the Uniting Church
• An ability to work respectfully and constructively as part of both chaplaincy and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work with minimum supervision, respectful of professional boundaries
• Good computer skills and be competent in documentation and reporting requirements
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

 

You can access a copy of the position description here: UA Interim Chaplain - Position Description Nov 2024.pdf. For more information please contact Judy Fry - 0455 454 538.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!