Would you like to help create positive experiences and a safe daily life for a child and his family?
We are looking for a reliable, caring, and dedicated private caregiver for an active 11-year-old boy. As a caregiver, you will help foster independence, personal growth, and meaningful leisure time through activities and quality time together in a safe environment.

The boy loves being active and enjoys, among other things, swimming, visits to Rush Trampoline Park, disc golf, bike rides, and other outdoor activities. He also enjoys quieter activities such as video games, puzzles, and Pokémon cards. We’d like to find a respite caregiver who can share some of these interests and help create positive experiences and a fulfilling leisure time.

The respite care takes place one weekend per month, from Friday to Sunday, and includes an overnight stay. The family is looking for a respite caregiver who can commit to this role over the long term. It is important for the boy to get to know the respite caregiver well and feel comfortable with them, so we place great emphasis on stability, continuity, and strong relationships.

If this sounds interesting, we’d like you to submit an application in which you tell us a little about yourself, your life situation, and what you can contribute. When selecting a respite caregiver, we place great emphasis on ensuring that the caregiver, the child, and the family are a good match in terms of interests, needs, and personal chemistry.

Application Process

• Applications are submitted electronically.
• Suitable candidates will be contacted for a follow-up interview.

Would you like to help create positive experiences and a safe daily life for this boy? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an application telling us a little about yourself, your life situation, and what you can contribute.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide care, support, and a safe environment for the boy through weekend respite care
• Respite care takes place one weekend per month from Friday to Sunday, as agreed upon with the family
• Participate in and facilitate activities such as swimming, trampoline park, disc golf, bike rides, video games, puzzles, and other recreational activities
• Create predictability, well-being, and positive experiences through social interaction and activities
• Collaborate with the family and report to the municipality in accordance with applicable procedures

Requirements for the role

• You must be over 18 years of age.
• You must have a separate bedroom available for the boy during his respite stay
• No formal education required—personal suitability is essential.
• It is preferable that you have access to your own car.
• Everyone in the household over the age of 18 must provide a valid police clearance certificate.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
  

Personal Qualities

• You are confident, clear, and caring
• You are active and enjoy participating in leisure activities with children
• You are good at building relationships and are patient
• You have good communication and collaboration skills
• You are flexible and able to meet the child’s needs
• You are looking for a long-term assignment

We offer

• Employment with the Municipality of Hamar.
• A meaningful role where you make a significant difference for a child and a family
• Guidance and support from Hamar Municipality
• Salary and compensation in accordance with current rates

Contact Information

Ina Øyan, Acting Department Head, 926 45 598, ina.oyan@hamar.kommune.no

Work location

Vangsvegen 51
2317 Hamar

Key information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference No.: 5197736380
Percentage of full-time position: 10%
Other
Application deadline: November 15, 2026