Support Assistant at Husby Tegelbruk

Do you want to work in a position where you make a real difference in people's daily lives? We are now seeking an engaged and confident support assistant for an LSS residential facility with five residents within person category 1, with diagnoses such as intellectual disability (ID) and autism. In summer 2024, Strängnäs municipality opened a new LSS residential facility in the scenic Stallarholmen. The facility is located on the outskirts of the community with proximity to forests and green areas. There are five apartments as well as common spaces for social gatherings and activities. The work team consists of eight employees and with us you will have good opportunities to work together with colleagues to create a safe, developmental, and meaningful everyday life for the residents based on their individual needs and circumstances. We are looking for you to become part of our team! 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES Work as a support assistant is based on individual implementation plans with the aim of providing each resident with the opportunity for a meaningful life, increased independence, and participation in their daily life. The assignment includes assessing skills and support needs to create appropriate accommodations and provide individualized support. You will follow residents in their daily lives and provide support in everything related to home and everyday activities, such as: • cooking and household chores • personal care • leisure activities and physical activity • social relationships and contact with loved ones A pedagogical and low-affective approach is a central part of the work. We are therefore looking for someone with a genuine interest in the target group and who works with respect, clarity, and commitment in meeting each individual. Bathing and swimming are recurring activities in the facility where staff participate together with residents. Therefore, it is a requirement that you can swim and feel comfortable in water. Working hours are scheduled with shifts during day, evening, and every other weekend. The position also includes requirements to receive delegated work tasks according to HSL within agreed time. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who has: • education as a nursing assistant with a focus on disabilities, childcare worker, or other equivalent education • previous experience working in LSS activities • experience with low-affective approaches • experience with social documentation • good computer skills • good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written • swimming ability and capacity to participate in bathing and swimming activities together with residents • B-category driver's license You also have the ability to work pedagogically, structurally, and safely with a genuine interest in supporting people toward improved quality of life. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. You are attentive and have the ability to adapt your approach, support, and service based on the resident's individual needs. The work requires commitment, responsibility, and creativity. We may apply continuous selection, so you are warmly welcome to submit your application today! Employment form: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start as soon as possible according to agreement. Welcome to Strängnäs municipality! Strängnäs municipality has over 39,000 residents and is strategically located in the Mälardalen region with excellent communication options. Stockholm, the capital, is within reach by train in under 50 minutes, and Eskilstuna is even closer. Our municipality is an attractive place for both living and working, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for society and its residents. With us, there are many meaningful and challenging work tasks, with opportunities to grow and develop in your professional role. In Strängnäs municipality, over 2,500 skilled and committed employees work together, all contributing to creating a positive everyday life for residents. We value a workplace where everyone feels included and where there is room to make an impact. We work actively based on core values characterized by respect, openness, development, and clarity. In our annual employee survey, we see that our employees are satisfied. We hope you want to be part of our team and together with us build the future of Strängnäs. Together we create a stronger municipality and make each other better. Strängnäs municipality applies smoke-free working time to create a healthy work environment for all employees, colleagues, and residents. Application process and personal data handling: • As an applicant, you are responsible for documenting your competence clearly, so that we can make a fair and objective assessment of your application. • When working with children and young people, a criminal record check from the police is required before employment. • Strängnäs municipality handles your personal data in accordance with applicable legislation. You can read more about our personal data handling on our website: https://www.strangnas.se/kommun-och-politik/overklaga-beslut-rattssakerhet/personuppgifter-i-strangnas-kommun Strängnäs municipality has selected media channels for this recruitment and therefore declines contact with ad sellers and recruitment services. We look forward to learning more about you and how you want to contribute to Strängnäs' future.

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