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Do you dream of a job where you can make a difference in others' lives every day while also developing as a person?

At Familiaris, you will be part of something bigger – a team that together creates security and joy for others. Welcome to us!

About us at Familiaris AB

Familiaris is a family-owned company with broad and deep knowledge in several important areas. We work with evidence-based methods and theories to support, educate, and guide our foster homes.

Our staff has expertise in areas such as LSS/NPF, trauma, alternative communication, low-arousal responses, attachment disorders, intellectual disabilities (ID), and drug prevention.

What makes us unique is that all our consultants have personal experience as emergency homes, foster homes, or contact persons, which gives us a genuine understanding and strong commitment.

We are passionate about providing children and young people with the security and meaning they need. With flexibility, creativity, and close collaboration with social services, we strive to create a stable and loving environment for every child we meet.

Read more about us on our website: www.familiaris.se

Job Description

Familiaris AB is looking for a foster care consultant based in Stockholm. The position as a foster care consultant is a permanent full-time employment (100%).

In the role of foster care consultant, your primary task is to mentor and support foster homes in their mission when they receive children and young people into their homes. You will also work with recruitment and investigation of new potential foster homes and be involved in the basic training “A Home to Grow In”.

In addition, the role may include social consulting services for municipalities, such as BBIC investigations and parental support interventions.

Your main tasks include:

• Visits to the foster home.
• Responsibility for ongoing documentation.
• Contact with social services and other care institutions/government agencies.
• Support interventions for the placed when needed.
• Ensure that the operations are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
• On-call work.
• Digital group supervision with the foster homes.
• Physical and digital supervision within the staff group.
• Active participation in systematic quality work.

About you

We are looking for someone with work experience in working with children and young people in foster care, either within social services or in private practice.

A degree in social work is a requirement.

It is an advantage if you have completed supervisor training focused on foster care.

We prefer that you reside in Stockholm or nearby areas.

As a person, you are committed, meticulous, unpretentious, and solution-focused. You are good at meeting people and can work both independently and in a team. If you enjoy driving, that is a plus, as the job involves travel.

What we offer

Familiaris AB offers a workplace where you can be an important part of our efforts to create security and hope for children and young people. We are a close-knit team that supports each other and offers continuous development in the field.

Other information

• Employment rate: Full-time, permanent position with a 6-month probationary period.
• Location: Stockholm, with travel required.
• Working hours: Weekdays from 08:00 to 17:00 (trust-based working hours, with some flexibility).
• On-call: One week of on-call duty in rotation among the staff.
• Office: Familiaris AB, Akalla.

Upon employment, we require a criminal record check according to the law on background checks.

Selection and interviews are ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Requirements

• Degree in social work.
• At least 4 years of experience working with children and/or young people in foster care (social services or private practice).
• Good Swedish in speech and writing. Great emphasis is placed on professional written documentation.
• Driver's license B.

Application

• Salary: Fixed monthly salary.
• Application deadline: December 20, 2024.

Send your application to [email protected].

Welcome with your application!