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Youth Foster Carers (Voluntary)

Wesley Mission (Take Charge of your Life)

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

About the program

Wesley Kickstart Program is an innovative accommodation program supporting young people transitioning from Foster Care. As the Foster Carers you will be the authorised carers and therefore assume parental responsibility for the young people in your care supporting them to develop the appropriate skills to successfully live independently and achieve their goals.

You will work closely with the Kickstart team including case management, future planning consultants, clinician and education and employment specialists to ensure that the young people in your care have the support required for them to successfully transition to independence and meet their goals.

About the role

We are currently seeking Foster Carers to live in our 6 bedroom purpose built home with the young people and create a nurturing and supportive home environment.

As the Authorised carers you will have parental responsibility for the young people and be responsible for their daily needs. In order to support our carers we offer generous opportunities for respite to ensure carers are refreshed and able to have a break when needed.

Essential skills/knowledge

  • Are currently or be willing to become an authorised foster carer
  • Enjoys working with young people
  • Able to provide a caring environment for young people
  • Current unrestricted drivers licence
  • Willingness to undertake necessary training
  • Current Working With Children’s Check

Desirable Criteria:

  • Current First Aid Certificate

Remuneration

This is a volunteer role however a generous carer allowance is paid

For further information please contact:

Contact name

Phone: Rita Karraz
Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Foster Carers (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

An initial enquiry form is attached.

How to apply

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