Would you like to help make the demanding daily lives of families facing challenging care situations a little easier? As a private respite caregiver, you provide support and assistance to families who need respite and a break from their challenging daily lives. This is a meaningful and rewarding job that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, helping them have an easier daily life through a little free time and rest.

Adapted Services organizes private respite care for individuals and families with particularly demanding caregiving responsibilities. We are currently seeking a private respite caregiver for a 10-year-old boy. The respite care will take place at the family’s home and amounts to 20 hours per month.

The position involves personal and practical assistance, and you will be an important source of support in the child’s daily life. 

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit an application. Tell us a little about yourself and what you can contribute. We want to find a respite caregiver who is a good match for the child and the family in terms of needs, interests, and personal chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• As a respite caregiver, you will help organize and participate in activities, daily chores, and regular routines
• Work hours are agreed upon directly with the family in accordance with the respite care decision.
• Respite care takes place in the child’s home.

Qualifications

To become a private respite caregiver, you must:

• Be over 18 years of age
• Have good written and oral communication skills in Norwegian
• Hold a Class B driver’s license
• Have a valid police clearance certificate

There is no requirement for formal education, but personal suitability will be strongly emphasized. You can combine your job as a respite caregiver with another job.

Personal Qualities

As a respite caregiver, you are an additional resource and caregiver for the client and their family. It is therefore important that you:

• have the ability to build good relationships based on security and trust
• are flexible in accordance with the needs of the client and their family
• have good communication and collaboration skills
• enjoy being active and participating in activities

You will serve as an additional caregiver that the family needs, so independence and a sense of responsibility are essential qualities for the family.

We offer

• Permanent employment in accordance with the respite care agreement SGS 1030
• Salary and compensation in accordance with the respite care agreement SGS 1030
• Training as needed
• A meaningful role with the opportunity to make a difference

You will collaborate with the caregivers on a plan for respite care and report to the municipality as agreed

Contact Information

Halvorsen, Knut Olav, Special Consultant, +4746890075, knut.olav.halvorsen@stange.kommune.no

Work Location

Storgata 45
2335 Stange

Key Information:

Employer: Stange Municipality

Reference No.: 5154212028
Percentage of Full-Time Position: 12.31%
Permanent
Start date: September 1, 2026
Application deadline: August 3, 2026