Foster Care Parent

About the Job Do you want to make a real difference for children and young people? We are looking for individuals who want to become foster parents and experienced foster parents who want to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment for children and young people who, for various reasons, cannot remain with their guardians. As a foster parent, you become an important part of a child's daily life and development. The role involves providing care, security, structure, and support while working closely with social services, schools, healthcare, and our foster care consultants. Responsibilities As a foster parent, you are responsible for: Providing the child with a safe and stable home environment. Creating clear routines and predictability in daily life. Supporting the child in school, leisure activities, and social development. Participating in meetings with social services, schools, and other partners. Documenting important events and contributing to the child's care plan. Working based on the child's individual needs and development. Collaborating with the child's biological family when part of the assignment. We Are Looking for You If You Have experience as a foster parent, respite care provider, or other documented experience working with children and young people. Have a stable and secure home with space for a placed child. Have good collaboration skills and can work with various authorities and professionals. Are calm, secure, and have the ability to set clear boundaries with warmth and respect. Have good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both spoken and written. Have stable finances and a stable life situation. Are flexible and can adapt to the child's needs. It is advantageous if an adult in the family has education or professional experience in, for example, social work, healthcare, treatment, education, or other activities with children and young people. Qualifications To become a foster parent, you need to: Be at least 28 years old. Have a valid B driver's license and access to a car. Have a separate room for the placed child. Be approved through a foster care assessment. Be able to provide excerpts from the Police's suspicion and criminal record register and records from Kronofogden, Försäkringskassan, Transportstyrelsen, LOB, and Social Services according to current regulations. What We Offer With us, you get: Close and personal support from an experienced foster care consultant. Regular supervision and training. Availability 24/7 for urgent questions. Individually tailored introduction before the assignment. Competitive compensation and expense reimbursement (minimum [24,000]:-/month). A long-term collaborative partner who supports you throughout the entire assignment. About Us We are a consultant-supported foster care company focused on quality, security, and long-term relationships. We work to provide every child the best possible conditions to develop according to their own needs. Our foster parents receive close support throughout the placement, and we place great emphasis on accessibility, competence, and collaboration. Application We recruit continuously and look forward to your application. If you have questions about the assignment, you are warmly welcome to contact us for more information. Email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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