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 relief and a break from their challenging daily routines. This is a meaningful and rewarding job that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the child and the family, 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 16-year-old boy.

The respite care will take place at the caregiver’s home and consists of 2 days every 4th weekend. The position involves personal and practical assistance, and you will be an important source of support in the young person’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’re looking for a caregiver who is a good fit for the young person and their 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 caregiver’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 criminal background check

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

Personal Qualities

As a caregiver, you are an additional resource and a 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 the additional caregiver 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.: 5166906589
Percentage of Full-Time Equivalent: 9.23%
Permanent
Start date: October 1, 2026
Application deadline: September 1, 2026