Hermods was founded in 1898 and is one of Sweden's oldest educational companies. Our high school and adult education programs, as well as vocational colleges, help approximately 70,000 students and participants annually with education and job matching.
Hermods is part of AcadeMedia, the largest educational company in Northern Europe.
Your Challenge
Would you like to contribute to helping adult students achieve their goals and feel security and motivation in their education?
At Hermods Kungsbacka, we are now seeking a school counselor who wants to work closely with our Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) and adult education students – with a strong focus on conversations, support, and preventive measures. The position is 25% time-based. Days and times will be determined by agreement.
On behalf of Kungsbacka municipality, Hermods provides Swedish for Immigrants, basic and upper secondary adult education in classrooms, flex, and distance learning. You will work as a school counselor and meet students both on-site and in digital environments, with the goal of helping each student reach their educational objectives to become self-supporting or pursue further studies.
Work tasks include health-promoting and preventive work regarding students' mental and physical health, at individual, group, and organizational levels. You should be able to lead groups and classes in areas such as value-based work, conflict management, and motivation, both in groups and individually. As a counselor, you will also support students in contact with authorities and other social functions. You will be part of the school's student health team together with a special education teacher and school management. The position also involves close collaboration with school teachers regarding students' development towards further studies or work.
We Offer You
Would you like to develop students with us at Hermods? We believe in individual ideas and responsibility for reaching clear goals. Hermods offers you a flexible and stimulating workplace where you are given excellent opportunities to develop in your professional role.
All full-time or part-time employees receive access to our benefits web (Benify). You can also receive independent pension advice, utilize wellness allowances, and make gross and net salary deductions when purchasing selected products – all directly through the benefits web. The benefits web is also linked to a staff card that provides you with numerous discounts from large and well-known brands.
Your Profile
You have a social work degree and preferably experience working with Swedish for Immigrants, adult education, or social work.
You are an unpretentious person who easily creates trusting relationships and understands others' situations. You need to be calm and composed, as well as positive and outgoing. To thrive and function in the role of counselor with us, you should have a genuine interest in working with adults with diverse experiences and backgrounds. You are comfortable in an independent role while having good collaborative skills, being flexible, and maintaining a consultative approach.
We place great importance on your personal qualities.
If you have questions or thoughts about the position, please contact the Education Director of Hermods in Kungsbacka via email:
[email protected]