Job Uppsala, Sweden

Temporary Caregiver/Support Worker at Sagahemmet

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Employer
FRÄLSNINGSARMÉN
Employment type
Permanent
Experience required
Yes

Sagahemmet is operated by The Salvation Army and provides support and housing for adults with harmful substance use and addiction, often in combination with mental health issues and other social challenges. Sagahemmet is a supportive housing facility where work focuses on daily living support, structure, motivation, and activities of daily living (ADL). We are seeking temporary caregivers who can step in when regular staff are absent, sometimes with short notice. We therefore seek someone who is flexible, responsible, and has good availability. 2 position(s). WORK TASKS As a support worker, you provide practical and psychosocial support based on the residents' individual needs. Your work includes: • providing support and motivation in daily life • contributing to safety and structure • handling situations that can sometimes be challenging • documenting according to organizational procedures • collaborating with colleagues and other stakeholders. The employment is temporary, on-call work, and working hours may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with people with harmful substance use and addiction is required. However, you do not need to be formally trained. Relevant education or ongoing studies in areas such as social work, care, or treatment are advantageous. We seek someone who is confident, clear, and respectful in your interactions. You need to be able to take responsibility, work independently, and collaborate with others. Since you will work as a temporary caregiver, we place great emphasis on flexibility and the ability to work with short notice. As an employee, you are expected to respect and work in accordance with The Salvation Army's values and perspective on human dignity. Wage form: Hourly wage. Employment type: Fixed-term contract. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-09-01 As agreed, end date: 2027-08-31. The Salvation Army is an international Christian church with extensive social work and commitment. Our faith leads to practical action. We help those in need. We share our faith with all people. We offer an open community based on people's interests and daily needs. You can learn more about The Salvation Army's work and Sagahemmet on our website www.fralsningsarmen.se At our organization, everyone is covered by collective agreements. We apply the Care & Services collective agreement through the Employer Alliance. Employment requires that you present a copy of a criminal record check before taking office. Selection and interviews take place continuously throughout the process. Positions may be filled before the final application deadline. We warmly welcome your application!

Profession
Stödassistent
Salary type
Fixed monthly, weekly or hourly pay
Open positions
2
Contact person
Jenny Wilhelmsson
Employer Workplace
Frälsningsarmén
Region
Uppsala län
Occupation Field
Yrken med social inriktning
Postcode
75331
Duration
6 months or longer
Scope Of Work
0–100 %
Working Hours
Part-time
City
Uppsala
Address
Box 5090
GPS
59.862753156601, 17.643879592212
Published
20. 8. 2026
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