Are You Our Next Personal Assistant on Älgö?

Nacka kommun · Full-time

Smedjegatan 18, Nacka, Sweden

Do you want meaningful work where you combine responsibility, commitment, and an active lifestyle? Are you a confident and proactive person who enjoys sports, movement, and creating a positive and fulfilling everyday life for someone else? Then this might be the job for you. About the Position We are now recruiting several personal assistants for a young man living on Älgö in Saltsjöbaden. The positions are 50% and up, with the opportunity to work extra as needed. We would like you to start as soon as possible. Work hours are scheduled as follows: Weekdays: 10:00–16:00 or 16:00–22:00 Weekends: 10:00–22:00 As a personal assistant, you will be an important part of the customer's everyday life, both at home and during leisure activities. You serve as a reliable support and companion in daily life, providing structure, motivation, and a positive approach. He leads an active life and enjoys basketball, tennis, training, and walks with his dog. We are therefore looking for someone who appreciates physical activity and enjoys participating in various activities with him. He has cerebral palsy and moderate intellectual disability. The work involves providing support with practical tasks, creating a sense of security, and handling situations that can sometimes be challenging. You will receive individualized training and support in all aspects of the work, as well as a clear overview of his routines and needs. Who Are We Looking For? For this position, we are seeking male personal assistants. This is based on the customer's individual needs and preferences, as well as the close and personal nature of the work. We are looking for someone who: - Has excellent Swedish language skills, both spoken and written - Has good physical fitness and enjoys active work - Is at least 18 years old - Has experience with low-affect interaction - Has experience managing challenging or acting-out behaviors - Is confident working closely with another person and respects personal integrity Meritorious Qualifications It is meritorious if you have: - Experience working as a personal assistant or in care and support - Experience working with people under LSS (Swedish Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) - Education in care and support or other relevant training - Good computer skills Personal Qualities To thrive and succeed in this role, you need to be confident, calm, and patient, even in stressful or unpredictable situations. You are positive, engaged, and responsive to the customer's needs and wishes. You take responsibility, are reliable, and have a natural ability to create a sense of security. At the same time, you are proactive and can motivate participation in activities and a fulfilling everyday life. You enjoy both collaborating with others and working independently. It is important that you have a respectful approach and always keep the customer's autonomy, well-being, and integrity in focus. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. We Welcome Your Application! What We Offer As an employee with us, you are offered meaningful work where you make a difference in someone's everyday life. We actively work with individual adaptations to provide our customers with high-quality support and service. Personal assistance is part of Nacka Municipality's care and assistance operations, working on behalf of Social Services and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. Learn more about us at: Personlig assistans | Nacka kommun. Police Criminal Record Extract In accordance with a decision by Nacka Social Services Committee, a police criminal record extract is required in connection with employment. The form "For work in the home with elderly people and people with disabilities" can be found here. We recommend requesting a "digital register extract" to your digital mailbox when you submit your application to facilitate the recruitment process. Interested? If you want to become part of Nacka Municipality, don't hesitate to submit your application! If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Emilia Katalina, Assistant Manager, at 08–7187768. The recruitment process consists of an interview, a brief video presentation, a meeting with the customer, and reference checks. Selection and interviews are ongoing, which means that the positions may be filled before the final application deadline. We Welcome Your Application! Nacka is one of Sweden's most attractive and well-renowned municipalities. With a focus on goals, results, sustainable employee engagement, and continuous development, Nacka aims to be the best at being a municipality. Nacka Municipality is the employer for you who, with great freedom, innovates and makes a difference. Welfare and Community Services is responsible for the municipality's provision of welfare services and operates, among other things, special residential facilities for elderly people and people with special needs, daily activities, youth centers, music schools, and cultural centers. In total, we have over forty units within four business areas with 1,400 employees, and together we generate approximately 600 million kronor in revenue. Our service is characterized by efficient resource utilization, strong citizen participation, and great choice. Within all activities, the ambition is to create the best conditions for creativity, innovation, and knowledge sharing.