Family Home Consultant at Hemnovia // Skåne

Every child deserves security, development, and a fair chance. That's the conviction that drives us at Hemnovia every day. We are now expanding beyond Gothenburg and are seeking a committed family home consultant who wants to make a real difference in Skåne, in an organization where quality and presence go hand in hand. About Hemnovia Hemnovia works with family foster care with a focus on quality and long-term sustainability in each placement. We work closely with social services and place the child's security at the center. We are a growing organization with short decision-making paths and management that is close, present, and involved even when you are located further from our main office in Gothenburg. About the Role As a family home consultant in Skåne, you are our local face. You are responsible for a number of family homes and are their most important professional support in everyday life: from recruitment and matching to ongoing supervision and follow-up. You work from your home and plan much of your own working day with home visits and meetings as a natural part of daily life. Your introduction and training will initially take place at our office in Gothenburg, and you will return there regularly for team meetings and check-ins. About the Work Area: Your base is Skåne, but assignments regularly occur in Kronoberg, Halland, and Blekinge, among others. When recruiting new family homes, occasional travel within the broader region may occur. You will, among other things: Supervise and support family homes in their assignments, even in complex situations Conduct home visits and follow up on ongoing placements Collaborate with social services, schools, and other actors around the child Document and report continuously to the client and to the team in Gothenburg Recruit, assess, and match emergency and family homes in the region Participate in on-call duties according to a rotating schedule We Are Looking for You You have a degree in social work (socionom) or equivalent higher education in social work, with experience in social work, preferably with children and young people. You are a confident and solution-oriented person who navigates safely through complex relationships between family homes, children, biological networks, and social services. Since you work largely on your own, it is important that you are self-directed, structured, and comfortable with responsibility while also valuing and actively seeking contact with the team. You also have: Good knowledge of current legislation, especially the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU) Supervisor training for family homes (required) Ability to maintain focus and structure even when the pace is high, without daily office presence A warm and professional approach when meeting with family homes and children Class B driver's license and your own car – the position involves regular home visits and travel in the region (reimbursement according to applicable rates) Residence in Skåne Meriting Factors Experience with family foster care, assessment, or supervision of family homes Training in BBIC, MI, Signs of Safety, or Ett hem att växa i Training in assessment methods for family homes, such as Kälvesten Previous experience working from home/remotely in a similar role We Offer A role where you make a real difference for children and young people every day Great freedom to plan your own working day Regular visits to our office in Gothenburg for team meetings and check-ins Regular supervision and an individual competence development plan Wellness allowance and occupational pension A committed team with high expertise, even if the distance is sometimes greater Practical Information Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, initially digitally. As part of the recruitment process, we will request extracts from the suspicion and criminal record registries before employment. We warmly welcome your application to [email protected], with "Family Home Consultant Skåne" in the subject line.

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