Support Assistant/Support Educator at Short-Term Residential Care for Children & Youth

Sala Municipality is seeking two committed staff members for a short-term residential care facility for children and young people under the LSS Act. With us, you'll have the opportunity to create safety, joy, and development for children and young people with various disabilities. As a staff member, you are an important person in our guests' everyday lives and contribute to them having a meaningful and enriching stay. About the Workplace Our short-term residential care facility serves children and young people who need support, care, and the opportunity for environmental change. The stay can provide respite for families while giving the child or young person a chance to develop independence, try new activities, and build social connections. We work based on each individual's needs, circumstances, and wishes. Our goal is for everyone to feel safe, seen, and included. Work Tasks As a staff member with us, no two days are the same. Your tasks may include: - Providing individually tailored support and care in daily life - Creating safety, structure, and predictability - Planning and carrying out activities based on the children's and young people's interests - Supporting communication, participation, and independence - Assisting with personal care when needed - Collaborating with colleagues, guardians, and other stakeholders - Documenting and following up on interventions according to facility procedures - Contributing to developing the operation and creating a positive environment - Being flexible and working at other care facilities to complete your hours We work with low-arousal approaches and with a respectful and educational attitude. We base our work on the individual's strengths and focus on possibilities rather than limitations. Qualifications We're looking for someone who is confident, committed, and has a genuine interest in working with children and young people with disabilities. You need to be able to meet each individual with respect, patience, and attentiveness. You are responsible, flexible, and work well with others. You can also remain calm when situations change and are willing to think creatively to find solutions that work for the individual. You must have: - Training as a nursing assistant, childcare worker, support assistant, educator, or other relevant education - Experience working within LSS, short-term care, personal assistance, or similar - Experience working with children and young people with disabilities - B-class driver's license for manual vehicles and ability to cycle It is advantageous if you have: - Experience with low-arousal approaches, clarifying pedagogy, and knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) Great weight is given to personal suitability. Does This Sound Like You? If you want a job where relationships, safety, and development are central—and where you have the opportunity to contribute to children and young people having a safe and meaningful stay—we hope you apply! What We Offer You At Sala Municipality, you'll have meaningful work where you can make a real difference every day. You'll become part of an operation where collaboration, respect, and the individual's needs are central. We offer orientation and opportunities for skills development. You'll have committed colleagues and the chance to develop in your professional role. There is also a wellness allowance. Employment Terms Full-time. Permanent position. Days/evenings/nights/on-call/weekends as needed by the facility. Start date by agreement Individual salary setting A trial employment period may be applied In connection with recruitment, extracts from the criminal record register and suspicion register will be requested. Application Welcome to submit your application by September 6, 2026. Recruitment will be ongoing, and the position will be removed once we have found the right candidates. Applications are submitted at http://www.sala.se/ledigajobb. We do not accept applications via email. Information If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact: Temporary Team Manager Louise Andersson, 0224-749041 or [email protected] Kommunal: 010-442 81 83 About the Employer At Sala Municipality, managers and staff jointly take responsibility for results, work environment, and development. The work is based on the right competence, trust, and participation. Through trust-based leadership and active employee engagement, we create a simple, efficient, and citizen-friendly approach that delivers high quality and good results. Read more about Sala at http://www.sala.se/. Welcome with your application! Sala Municipality welcomes applications from all, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, or age. We politely but firmly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.

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