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Pastoral Care Volunteer - Symes Grove Residential Aged Care

Job No: V1758
Location: Taigum

Spiritual and pastoral care embraces an approach to care and ageing that is holistic and person-centred. It offers an opportunity to share and reflect on the events and challenges of life in an environment of trust and confidentiality.  

Anglicare SQ supports spiritual and cultural diversity and offers appropriate spiritual care for people from all faith traditions and beliefs. To continue to provide emotional, spiritual and pastoral care we are looking for volunteers to spend time visiting residents at our Taigum facility, Symes Grove.

The landscaped gardens of Symes Grove have a number of outdoor recreational areas for activities, entertaining visitors or a sunny walk in the afternoon. The residence is conveniently located close to neighbourhood shops, is on a public transport route and offers 24-hour nursing and care services, along with dementia support and accommodation.

To become a volunteer Pastoral Carer, you will need:              

  • An understanding of the spiritual and emotional needs of different client groups
  • Recognised prior learning in Pastoral Care services
  • To be actively involved in a faith community
  • A genuine interest in people and the motivation to make a difference in their lives
  • Ability to develop rapport and interact positively with residents, respecting their values and beliefs
  • Flexibility, commitment and ability to work with limited supervision and maintain professional boundaries
  • Respect, care and courtesy towards residents and their families

Other requirements include:

  • Availability – at least one shift (4 hours) per fortnight, during business hours
  • Consistency and reliability – willing to commit to an ongoing basis for at least 6 months
  • Confidentiality – this is critical to us and you will need to sign a Role Description which includes a confidentiality agreement
  • Two (2) referees – who are not relatives and can vouch for your character and interaction in the community (ie. Work Colleague, Church Elder, Community Leader , Doctor or other Professional)
  • National Police Clearance – we organise and pay for this if you don’t already have one

 

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