Vacant job

Every child deserves security, development, and a fair chance. This conviction drives us at Hemnovia every day. We are now looking for an engaged Family Home Consultant who wants to make a real difference and thrives in an organization where quality and presence go hand in hand.

About Hemnovia

Hemnovia works with foster care, focusing on quality and long-term stability in every placement. We work closely with social services and put the child's security at the center. We offer short decision-making paths, dedicated colleagues, and management that is close and present.

About the Role

As a Family Home Consultant, you are a central part of a close-knit and dedicated team. You are responsible for a number of foster homes and serve as their most important professional support in daily life, from recruitment and matching to ongoing supervision and follow-up. The role requires you to enjoy building long-term relationships, making independent decisions, and managing multiple processes simultaneously.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Recruiting, investigating, and matching emergency and foster homes
• Supervising and supporting foster homes in their duties, even in complex situations
• Conducting home visits and following up on ongoing placements
• Collaborating with social services, schools, and other stakeholders regarding the child
• Documenting and reporting to the commissioning authority
• Participating in on-call duties according to a rotating schedule

We are looking for someone who:

Has a degree in Social Work or another equivalent higher education degree within social work, preferably with experience working with children and young people. You are a secure and solution-oriented person who navigates confidently through complex relationships between foster homes, children, biological networks, and social services. You enjoy working independently but value close teamwork and are happy to share your knowledge with colleagues.

You also have:

• Good knowledge of current legislation, especially the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Law on Care of Young Persons (LVU)
• The ability to maintain focus and structure even when the pace is fast
• A warm and professional approach in meetings with foster homes and children
• A B-class driver's license and enjoy driving, as the role involves regular home visits

Merits:

• Experience in foster care, investigation, or supervision of foster homes
• Training in BBIC, MI, Signs of Safety, or "A Home to Grow In"
• Training in investigation methods for foster homes, such as the Kälvesten Model
• Supervision training for foster homes

We offer:

• A role where you make a real difference for children and young people every day
• Close leadership and a tightly knit team where you never stand alone in your mission
• Regular supervision and an individual competence development plan
• Wellness allowance and occupational pension
• Access to a company car, laptop, and work phone
• Trust-based working hours with flexibility options
• An engaged team with short decision-making paths and high competence

Practical Information

Employment type: Permanent, full-time with a 6-month probation period | Start date: According to agreement | Location: Gothenburg

Interviews are held continuously at our office on Odinslundsgatan 25 in Örgryte. As part of the recruitment process, we request extracts from the suspicion and criminal records register prior to the interview.

We warmly welcome your application to [email protected], please state Family Home Consultant in the subject line.