Temporary Care Worker at Solbacken HVB

Amplius Omsorg AB · Contract

Norra Fogdarödsvägen 15, HÖÖR, Sweden

Amplius Omsorg is a care chain primarily focused on qualified assessment and treatment for children with or without parents, and women with or without children. We are now seeking temporary care workers for our children's HVB (residential care home), Solbacken. We need extra staff for both day and night shifts, so there are opportunities to choose what works best for you! About Solbacken Solbacken is a residential care home for children aged 10-14 years with psychosocial and/or neuropsychiatric issues, children with complex behavioral problems, and children with externalizing behaviors. At Solbacken, we place the child at the center of our work. We conduct quality treatment that is planned and evaluated together with our facility's psychologist and child psychiatrist. Treatment is tailored to each child's individual needs and abilities. Solbacken operates in a family-oriented and home-like environment where children's needs and participation are in focus. The facility maintains high staffing levels to ensure safety and security. We actively work with functional analysis and risk assessments. The facility also has access to Amplius's specialist team consisting of a psychologist, psychotherapist, nurse, and physician. About the Role As a temporary care worker, you will meet children based on their specific situation. The work involves supporting, helping, and providing security to children in a residential care home (HVB). We work according to the social services mandate using the BBIC framework with each child placed in our care. You will participate in the children's leisure activities, prepare meals, and maintain daily routines. An important part of the work involves using structure and clarity to create security and predictability for our children. The ability to meet a child's emotions with a low-affect approach is a fundamental quality for working with us. You must be able to meet the children's and guardians' challenges in a professional and respectful manner. You should be able to reflect on yourself and your own interactions and be able to adjust your approach based on the desired effect on the child's behavior. We work using environmental therapy with a low-affect approach, meeting children with security and care. Night shift work involves creating a safe, secure, and caring environment for the children and contributing to maintaining security according to established procedures. It also includes general maintenance of common areas and preparation of tasks for day staff. Documentation and behavioral observations are part of the position. Since safety is paramount for us, we maintain high staffing levels during the day and two awake staff members at night, plus additional staff on night on-call duty. We need temporary workers who can work day shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleeping on-call or awake night shifts. About You We are primarily seeking candidates who are studying to become a treatment pedagogue, social pedagogue, or who have completed at least 4 semesters of a social work program. We also welcome those with at least two years of experience working in HVB care. Previous experience working with this target group is a merit. As a member of our team, you need to be secure, stable, and unpretentious. These qualities are essential in situations that arise when meeting children and their networks, as well as when collaborating with colleagues and partners. You should have strong abilities in reflecting on various situations that arise and can suggest new approaches, for example regarding the child's challenges and behavior. Experience with clarifying pedagogy, solution-focused work methods, and low-affect approaches is a merit. You distinguish between the personal and professional, are flexible, and adapt easily to changing circumstances. You have the ability to build good collaborative relationships. You listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively. We place great importance on personal suitability. Your knowledge of Swedish and English is good. Additional language skills are a merit, as are knowledge of social documentation. We require good computer skills. A driver's license for passenger car (category B) is a requirement. Are you looking for work where you can make a difference, where you can work for a company with high quality standards and where development and improvement work are high on the agenda? Do you want, just like us, to go the extra mile and exceed expectations? We welcome your application! About Us At Amplius, we work for expanded care and welfare services. Therefore, we always invest utmost care in our treatment homes. We believe that a well-grounded approach creates secure environments when they are needed most. Our facilities are built on equal parts quality, professionalism, authenticity, and are characterized by commitment. We at Amplius all have solid education and many years of qualified experience in meeting children, young people, and families in need of HVB homes or protected housing – both as care providers and as authority representatives. How to Apply Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Since we are advertising several positions, please mark your application "Timvik Solbacken". We conduct rolling selection throughout the application period, so don't hesitate to submit your application as soon as possible. We conduct digital and physical interviews. For employment with us, you are required to provide extracts from the criminal record and suspicion register, which you bring with you to the physical interview. We look forward to receiving your application!