Work as a Temporary Caregiver in Support and Care Services (LSS)

Vimmerby is a small municipality in Småland that has much to offer; in addition to the solid cultural heritage from Astrid Lindgren, the municipality is also characterized by a diverse business sector, strong local engagement, active community organizations, beautiful nature, and a peaceful environment. Through our core values; Responsibility, courage, and imagination, we work to provide the best possible service and care to Vimmerby municipality's approximately 15,800 residents, businesses, and all who visit the municipality. These core values permeate the municipality's approach and way of working and are something everyone carries with them in their daily work. 5 position(s). JOB DUTIES The activities are responsible for ensuring that people with functional variation receive support and care to be able to live as independently as possible. In your work with us, it is important to be able to meet each person, to see each individual, and to communicate and be responsive to their needs and interests. The person's areas of need are described in an implementation plan. The job duties also include documentation in our documentation system, Lifecare, as well as performing health and medical care tasks as delegated by the responsible nurse. Working hours are distributed across day, evening, weekends, and night shifts. Group Homes There are currently six different group homes within Vimmerby town. In a group home, 4-8 people live in their own apartments. These people need around-the-clock staff support. The work essentially involves supporting people to live as independently as possible. This can include cooking, assisting with personal hygiene, shopping with the person, etc. Supported Housing There are currently three different supported housing facilities within Vimmerby town. Supported housing is a middle ground between completely independent living in one's own apartment and a group home. Each supported housing facility has a number of apartments connected to it. Working in supported housing involves providing support and motivation in the person's own home based on their implementation plan. Day Activities Within day activities, we offer meaningful occupation for people within the LSS framework that contributes to personal development and promotes participation in society. The activities are conducted with different approaches to suit the individual. Consideration is given based on the person's circumstances. Working hours are scheduled during daytime, Monday through Friday. Short-term/Leisure Care Work with children and youth who have functional variation. Activities are conducted so that basic needs for supervision, rest, movement, activity, meals, and other care adapted to functional variation and age are met. The facility is staffed around the clock; working hours are distributed across day/evening/night/weekends, as well as dedicated night shifts. Personal Assistance Working as a personal assistant means providing support and motivation to the person in their home. The work essentially involves supporting people to live as independently as possible. This can include cooking, assisting with personal hygiene, shopping with the person, etc. Working alone is common when employed as a personal assistant. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who: • Is at least 18 years old • Has education in Care and Health Program, Leisure Activities Leader Program, Children and Leisure Program, Treatment Education Program, or equivalent education. • Experience from the field is an advantage. • Class B driver's license is desirable. In the selection process, we will place great emphasis on personal qualities and interest in the position. As a person, we see that you are responsible and flexible, that you have a service-oriented approach and a positive attitude with respectful treatment. It is important that you can work independently while having good cooperation skills. The work also requires documentation, so you must have computer skills and must be fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written. If you speak an additional language, that is a plus. This position is subject to ID verification and record check. You must present a valid passport, national ID card, or personal identification document before employment. You must provide an extract from the police's criminal record register with no remarks. Note that it takes approximately two weeks to obtain the extract, so order in good time. Order the criminal record extract via this link by copying and pasting into your browser: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/ Here's how to do it: • Click, Go to e-service for register extract • Log in with BankID • Select from the list • Work with children with disabilities If you are hired as an hourly employee, you will undergo a web-based orientation upon employment. You will also need to sign a confidentiality agreement. Employment type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: Start date: 2026-08-10, End date: 2026-11-30. The staffing unit is responsible for recruitment to the units. We only accept applications through our recruitment system. This is to facilitate our administration of employment. Thank you! Vimmerby Municipality works with competence-based recruitment to ensure a fair and inclusive process where each candidate's competence is in focus. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences and place great emphasis on personal suitability based on the competencies described in the announcement. The position will be filled provided that no employee with priority rights makes a claim to it. To maintain quality and safety in our recruitment, certain background checks may be conducted before employment. We will inform you about which checks apply to this particular position during the interview. Before employment, you as a candidate must be able to present a valid ID document and personal identification. Regarding the recruitment process, we have taken a position on advertising channels and marketing. We therefore decline further contact from media/advertising sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. We welcome your application! Want to know where we are located? See the workplace on the map here

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