Residential Support Worker at Ekholma

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We are now seeking a residential support worker to join our team at Ekholma. We offer training and a rewarding job where you make a real difference! Due to increased staffing needs, we are pleased to expand our team with 3 residential support workers. These positions correspond to 75-90% employment levels respectively. About Ekholma Ekholma is located in a beautiful coastal setting by Havsstensfjorden in Uddevalla municipality, near Lanesund. The facility is a group home according to LSS (Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities. The residence accommodates 6 people and will be fully occupied in the near future. There are very limited public transportation options to Ekholma, so a category B driver's license and access to a car are requirements. The work team currently consists of 8 permanent employees working day shifts, evening shifts, and alternate weekends, night shifts, as well as a wonderful team of substitute staff. As a colleague in this team, you can expect close collaboration with staff who have high-level, multi-year expertise in this field, along with joy and a sense of community. About the Role As a residential support worker, you base your work on the residents' individual needs and wishes, providing support in daily life using a pedagogical approach. Together with your colleagues, you work toward making each day meaningful and fulfilling. You support and guide residents with personal care, meals, medication management, cleaning, community contacts, and communication. An important part of the work is to stimulate and motivate residents to develop their abilities and create opportunities for active and meaningful leisure time. Your responsibilities also include documenting and planning based on implementation plans. Working hours include daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. You will have a coordinator nearby who dedicates part of their time to the facility. This could also be a future career opportunity for you. Your Experience and Knowledge You have secondary education in healthcare and elderly care or equivalent qualification. You have good Swedish language skills in both speech and writing, solid computer skills, and experience with documentation. It is advantageous if you have experience working with this target group. Beyond your CV, what matters most are your personal qualities – if you have the right characteristics, we will support and help you grow. A category B driver's license is required. Experience with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) and clear pedagogical methods is highly advantageous. You have a positive outlook, strong commitment to people, and a sense of responsibility. You enjoy working in a team, supporting your colleagues, and always prioritize our service users' best interests in everything you do. At Nytida, we are constantly developing. With us, you can grow as a person while making a difference for others. Our culture is shaped by our values – respect, responsibility, simplicity, and knowledge. Here's what you get from us: Initial training when you are hired permanently at Nytida, plus ongoing professional development through our own training organization, Lära Benefits portal with discounts and offers Leadership-trained managers nearby A shared pedagogical approach to provide the best care and support to our service users Career and development opportunities Wellness allowance and shoe allowance Collective agreement Other Details Employment Type: (3 positions) Permanent with 6-month probationary period. Salary: Individual salary determination is applied. Start Date: By agreement. Application Deadline: 20260805 Background Check: An extract from the criminal record register must be presented upon hiring. As part of our occupational health and safety work, random drug testing may occur. For more information, contact: Facility Manager: Cecilia Knutsson, [email protected] - (On vacation weeks 28-31) Union Contact: Kommunal, www.kommunal.se Application Welcome to apply using the "Submit Application" button below. Don't delay – we review applications on an ongoing basis. If you are called for an interview, you will need to prove your right to work in Sweden by presenting EU/EES citizenship or a valid work permit. Invitation to Chat Interview with Hubert AI As part of our commitment to a fairer and competency-based recruitment process, we have chosen to collaborate with Hubert.ai. After you submit your application, you will be directly invited to a chat-based first interview with our virtual recruitment assistant, Hubert. The purpose of this interview is to make the selection process faster and more accurate – it does not replace the human interview, but serves as a first step that helps us create better conditions for a more in-depth conversation later in the process. The interview typically takes about 15–20 minutes to complete, and we prefer that you do it as soon as possible. Tips for the interview? Feel free to check out this article: https://www.hubert.ai/insights/tips-och-rad-infor-din-forsta-hubert-intervju Want to learn more about what it's like to work at Nytida? Click here. Nytida provides support to children, young people, and adults for all of life's needs related to disabilities and psychosocial challenges. We offer residential care, day activities, individual and family support, and schooling at approximately 400 units throughout the country. We strive to be a leader in quality in everything we do, and our vision is to make the world a little better, one person at a time. Our employees work with each person's quality of life and security as the focus. Nytida is part of the Ambea corporate group. www.nytida.seWe are now seeking a residential support worker to join our team at Ekholma. We offer training and a rewarding job where you make a real difference! Due to increased staffing needs, we are pleased to expand our team with 3 residential support workers. These positions correspond to 75-90% employment levels respectively. About Ekholma Ekholma is located in a beautiful coastal setting by Havsstensfjorden in Uddevalla municipality, near Lanesund. The facility is a group home according to LSS (Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) serving individuals…

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job

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active

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public

City

Göteborg

Address

Sjupundsgatan 2

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57.675444195003, 11.917501690703copyopen in

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Published

3. 7. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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