Support Assistant, Sveagatan Short-Term Residence

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Umeå Municipality currently operates six short-term residences in accordance with the Act on Support and Services for Persons with Certain Disabilities (LSS) for children and young people. At our short-term residences, we support children and youth in developing their independence based on their individual circumstances. Sveagatan is a facility that offers short-term stays for young people according to LSS. The purpose of the service is to provide relief for family members while giving young people a change of environment, community, and the opportunity to develop their independence. We are now seeking a support assistant to join our dedicated team! Your Tasks As a support assistant, you work alongside colleagues to strengthen young people's ability to live as independently as possible. The tasks vary and may include both social and practical support depending on each young person's needs. You participate in planning and implementing meaningful activities such as sports, walks, cultural events, crafts, or games. Your duties also include assistance with personal hygiene, household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and dishwashing, as well as documenting according to established procedures. The work involves being very active throughout the day, and heavy lifting and transfers may occur in the workplace. You also need to be prepared to handle situations where challenging behavior, threats, or violence may occur. You collaborate with colleagues and maintain a professional approach toward service users, family members, and other stakeholders. Cooperation and joint planning with other support and care services occur regularly. Work hours are scheduled for day, evening, weekends, and the position includes on-call duty. About You We are looking for someone who is calm, confident, and engaged—with a focus on the target group. You have strong collaboration skills, a professional demeanor, and enjoy working closely with colleagues, service users, and family members. You are aware that building relationships takes time and use creativity and playfulness in your interactions. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Requirements: - Completed care and nursing program, children and leisure program, social work program, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer. - Experience working with people with disabilities. - Strong Swedish language skills, both spoken and written, to enable communication with service users, family members, and colleagues, and to write and access care documentation. Meritorious: - Experience with low-arousal interaction approaches. - Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). - Experience working with adolescents/young adults with disabilities. Other We accept applications through our recruitment system—not via email or mail. Click "Apply for the Job" to submit your application. Photo ID will be verified for candidates called for interviews. Before an employment offer, we will also ask you to provide a criminal background check from the police. This will be completed as a final step in the recruitment process. NOTE! Do you have protected personal data? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or at [email protected], and they will help you with a secure application. We look forward to receiving your application today! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 dedicated employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrations, and together we work to ensure Umeå grows with care. Our core values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you contribute to important societal tasks that help Umeå remain safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it's like to live and work in Umeå: Move to Umeå Municipality We are growing and perhaps we need just you? Do you want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.Umeå Municipality currently operates six short-term residences in accordance with the Act on Support and Services for Persons with Certain Disabilities (LSS) for children and young people. At our short-term residences, we support children and youth in developing their independence based on their individual circumstances. Sveagatan is a facility that offers short-term stays for young people according to LSS. The purpose of the service is to provide relief for family members while giving young people a change of environment, community, and the opportunity to develop their independence. We are…

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job

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active

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City

Umeå

Address

Skolgatan 31 A

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63.7970413, 20.2816791copyopen in

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Published

21. 7. 2026

Edited

30. 7. 2026

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