Anglicare Victoria · Eastern Suburbs Melbourne, Australia
Use your skills in a home-based setting that creates lasting impact
Receive a tax-free allowance of approx. $1,800 per fortnight
Step into a supported role with training, 24/7 guidance and a dedicated care team around you
We are seeking a Specialist Foster Carer to provide a medium to long-term foster placement for a little girl in care.
This is a unique and meaningful opportunity for people with experience in caring roles (e.g. social work, community services, disability, education, health or allied health) who are looking to apply their skills in a home-based setting and make a lasting difference
This role requires someone who can offer consistency, structure and a genuine sense of belonging, while working alongside a dedicated care team to support complex needs.
‘Maddy’ ( name changed to protect her privacy) is nine years old and currently living in residential care. She needs a medium to long-term foster family who can provide her with a safe and nurturing home.
She is an endearing little girl with a wonderful sense of humour. She is a bundle of energy and can often be found bouncing on the trampoline, doing cartwheels, handstands, or generally keeping busy. Maddy has an amazing imagination and an incredible capacity for imaginative play. She is a bright, capable and resilient child who desperately wants to belong.
Maddy has ADHD and complex needs. She needs help with impulse control, emotional regulation and consistency. She is bright and chatty, with strong verbal skills. She requires patient carers who can provide clear guidance and gentle support. She can no longer live with her birth family, although does have a positive relationship with her siblings and sees them regularly.
Maddy has a comprehensive NDIS Support Package and needs carers happy to work closely with her Care Team, Disability Workers and Respite Carers to help give her the best life possible. This is an opportunity to support a vulnerable young person to thrive and reach her potential.
You will be well supported in this role and not expected to manage alone. Anglicare Victoria provides:
Comprehensive foster care training
A tax-free reimbursement of approximately $1,800 per fortnight
24/7 on-call support
Regular planned respite plus additional after school, and personal carer support.
A professional care team committed to long-term stability and success
Maddy has a NDIS Support Package and a very supportive Care Team. She also attends primary school (reduced hours) and transport assistance is available if required.
We are seeking people who can:
Provide a safe, stable and nurturing home
Support a young person with complex behaviours and needs
Offer structure, consistency and supervision
Be at home or work flexibly to accommodate part-time schooling
Experience or a background in Social Work, Disability, Youth Work, Counselling, Behavioural Support, Education or Health/Allied Health or Community Services will be highly regarded.
Use your professional skills in a deeply meaningful way
Provide a young person with stability, connection and belonging
Be part of a well-supported and experienced care team
Create lifelong impact at a pivotal moment in a young person’s life