Support Assistants/Support Staff for LSS Housing in Brunflo

Östersunds kommun · Full-time

Östersund, Sweden

Are you a confident and stable person who wants to work helping, supporting, and guiding our residents in their daily lives? Then this job might be for you. Here you work closely with people with various disabilities and provide daily support, both at home and in the community. The goal is to create conditions for as independent and active a life as possible. You'll be part of an experienced work team of 5 colleagues who together create a supportive, inclusive, and developmental environment for both residents and each other. The LSS housing is a stairwell model located in Brunflo, where two residents live near the staff apartment and other residents live in satellite apartments. Working hours for this position are varied and include days, evenings, overnight on-call shifts, and every other weekend. You work according to a hybrid schedule, where you have the opportunity to influence your schedule within current guidelines. We offer a permanent employment position and a temporary assignment covering 40 weeks; both positions are full-time. Start date by agreement. Your New Job As a support assistant/support person with us, you work closely with people with various disabilities and support needs. Your mission is to create security, participation, and conditions for each individual to live as independent and meaningful a life as possible. The work includes support in all aspects of daily life such as assisting with personal care and planning and carrying out activities together with residents such as shopping, cooking, and shared meals. You need to be attentive to individuals' needs, adapt your working approach based on the situation, and be flexible when circumstances change. In the operation you meet people with, among other things, acquired brain injury, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. Several residents may display impulsive or challenging behavior, which requires calm, stable, and professional interaction where you help them manage changes and situations that may feel difficult. Sometimes communication can be challenging, so it is meriting if you have experience with sign language or alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). The operation is based on empowerment and a sense-of-coherence-inspired approach, where the focus is on the individual's resources, participation, and self-determination. An important part of the work is therefore to create trusting relationships and provide support in a respectful and individually adapted manner. We place great emphasis on collaboration, reflection, and an open climate in the work team where we together develop the operation. You work closely with colleagues and cooperate with internal support functions and external care and welfare providers to ensure good support for residents. The position also includes ongoing documentation in the Viva journal system and following the operation's routines and working methods. Common Work Tasks Support and guidance in the individual's daily life. Participate in various activities together with the individual. Personal care. Medication management. Documentation. Your Competence Requirements High school education that the employer deems appropriate. Preferably with a focus on healthcare, education, or social work. Good Swedish in speaking, writing, and reading comprehension. Driver's license. Meritorious Experience working with people with disabilities. Experience working in educational activities. Experience working in psychiatry. Experience working with AAC. Good computer skills. We Are Looking for You We are looking for you who have a strong focus on residents and who meet people with attentiveness, respect, and understanding for their different needs. You are flexible and see opportunities in change, while at the same time you have pedagogical insight and the ability to adapt your message and actions based on the recipient. You work well with others, communicate clearly, and contribute to good relationships. As a person, you are confident, stable, and resilient, with the ability to maintain focus and calm even in challenging situations. Giving and seeking support from your colleagues in these situations is an important tool for developing the operation and thriving together in the group. Through your personal maturity and professionalism, you build trust and contribute to good outcomes for both the operation and the people we serve. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Other Criminal Record Certificate If you become relevant for employment, you need to provide an extract from the criminal record register. The extract is ordered via the Police website, polisen.se. The register extract that should be ordered is "Work with elderly or adults with disabilities". Note that you do not need to send the criminal record certificate with your application. It will be presented in connection with a possible employment. Welcome to apply! How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews can take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and cover letter in your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be submitted. We will ask you to provide them if an interview becomes relevant. Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before announcing and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising sales staff. What Do We Offer? Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Department of Care and Welfare Within the Department of Care and Welfare, we apply voluntary employment level for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time within other operations in your sector. This gives you a chance for variety, new experiences, and a wider network. We are committed to creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the operation's needs are met. Working with heart with us at the Department of Care and Welfare means you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for residents in Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. Really.