Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 4th Nov 2020
At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children, young people, adults and families. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower.
Anglicare Victoria are trialling a new form of foster care for young people aged 12-17. The Enhanced Care Opportunities (ECO) program provides a higher level of support, to get young people back on track.
The role of an ECO Carer is to provide a safe and nurturing space for a young person for 9-12 months so that they can transition back home, into longer term foster care or independent living. Supported by a multidisciplinary care team, ECO carers work to build trust and create a safe, structured and positive environment to help young people recover from trauma, make safe connections and develop life skills.
You will work with a highly skilled team of specialists who will help settle the young person in their new home and assist in building a sense of community. And you have access to round-the-clock support if you need it.
ECO Carers receive a range of enhanced supports:
In ECO, the young person also receives enhanced supports, including:
We are looking for carers across the Southern and Eastern regions of Melbourne, in suburbs such as Cranbourne, Dandenong, Rowville, Bayswater, Narre Warren, Frankston and Pakenham.
You will need to:
ECO Carers come in all shapes and sizes. There are no barriers with regard to culture, religion, sexuality or family composition to becoming an ECO Carer.
If you are interested in being an ECO Carer, then we would love to hear from you.
For more information click the apply button below, complete the brief application form, and someone from the program will be in touch with you.
There are very few things you can do in life that can be more rewarding that supporting young people as a specialist Foster Carer. With higher level reimbursements and enhanced supports and training, ECO gives you that opportunity.