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At Essensa, all our work is characterized by objectivity, professionalism, and high competence.

We believe in a working method where every assessment and intervention rests on an objective, evidence-based, and well-founded foundation. Our goal is that our decisions are not influenced by personal values or assumptions; we always start from the best interests of the child, current research, proven experience, and the goals of the assignment.

We strive to maintain a high professional standard in everything we do. This means we work in a structured, ethical manner and with great respect for the children, families, and clients we meet. We value transparency, accountability, and good collaboration, where quality always comes before quick fixes.

High competence is a natural part of our identity. Our cross-professional team consists of experienced employees with specialist knowledge in areas such as psychology, social work, psychiatry, and family therapy. Through continuous further education, supervision, and method development, we ensure that our interventions maintain high quality and are based on evidence and proven experience.

Essensa Foster Care is looking for a Foster Care Consultant with a requirement that you have supervision training focused on foster care.

About Us

Essensa Foster Care is a specialist operation that conducts consultant-supported foster care with a focus on children and young people with complex problems, often in combination with trauma, mental illness, and neuropsychiatric difficulties.

We work in a team-based manner and in the child's home environment/foster home environment, with clear structure, continuous follow-up, and high professionalism.

About the Role

As a Foster Care Consultant with us, you have a central role in the work regarding the child and the foster home. You are responsible for supervision, education, recruitment, and follow-up of the foster homes in their assignments, and you collaborate closely with social services and our internal team.

The work is independent but never solitary; you are part of a cross-professional team with a director, specialist social worker, placement advisor, family therapist, DBT therapist, special educator, and skills trainer.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of foster homes
• Regular contact and collaboration with social services
• Follow-up of care and implementation plans
• Documentation and reporting
• Participation in matching, follow-up meetings, and treatment conferences
• Recruitment and assessment of foster homes
• Contribute to the development of the operation's quality and working methods

We are looking for someone who

• Is a social worker (socionom)
• Has supervision training focused on foster care
• Has experience from foster care
• Is courageous, has self-leadership, and is relationship-building
• Works independently, purposefully, and solution-focused
• Has good ability to express yourself in speech and writing
• Has a B-driver's license and access to a car

Meritorious Qualifications

• Step 1 training in CBT, PDT, or family therapy
• DBT training

We offer

• A value-driven and quality-focused operation
• Close leadership and strong team support
• Opportunity to influence and develop working methods
• Fixed salary and good employment conditions
• Wellness allowance and opportunity to exercise during working hours
• A work climate characterized by trust, professionalism, and commitment

About Essensa Foster Care

Essensa Foster Care conducts consultant-supported foster care with a treatment orientation. The operation is part of Essensa Treatment and works on behalf of social services with children and young people who need structured, secure, and individualized interventions. The interventions are coordinated based on the child's needs and can include special pedagogical support, treatment, skills training, as well as support and supervision for foster homes. Through close collaboration between different professions, cohesive and sustainable placements are created.

Essensa Foster Care works systematically with quality assurance and follow-up. The operation is characterized by clear structures, accountability, and regular self-control to ensure that interventions maintain high quality and are carried out in accordance with current legislation and assignments.

Our starting point is the best interests of the child. With courage, structure, and cross-professional collaboration, we develop foster care that is long-term sustainable and adapted to each child's individual needs.

Read more about our operation on our website: www.essensa.nu (http://www.essensa.nu)

Workplace: Hybrid (from home and at foster homes)

Requirements:

• You primarily work from home and plan your work independently.
• You must be able to conduct home visits at your foster homes at least three out of five working days per week.
• Travel is included in the service, and you must be able to conduct business trips with a one-way travel time of up to approximately two hours.
• A B-driver's license and access to a personal car are required.

Application

Selection is made on an ongoing basis.

Send us your application and CV – we look forward to hearing from you!