About the role
Family home secretaries work within social services with the placement of children and young people in family homes. They often have a degree in social work or another relevant higher education in social work. Their role is to ensure that the child's needs are met and that the family home is a safe and suitable environment.Responsibilities
Family home secretaries are responsible for the recruitment, training, and support of family homes. They conduct investigations and follow-ups to assess the suitability of family homes. They also work to create and maintain good relationships between the child, biological parents, and the family home.Skills and tools
Family home secretaries need good knowledge of social legislation and investigative techniques. They must be skilled in communication, conflict management, and have the ability to build relationships. IT systems for documentation and follow-up are central tools in their work. Common competencies demanded by employers are utvecklingsarbete, familjebehandling/nätverksarbete and socialrätt.