Housing Support Backa – Make a Difference as Support Assistants

GÖTEBORGS KOMMUN · plný úvazek

Göteborgs Stad, Göteborg, Švédsko

Do you want to be part of a dedicated team with over 100 years of combined experience in social work? With us, you'll get socially rewarding and active work where you make a difference in people's everyday lives. Housing Support in Backa implements housing support decisions with a special focus on target groups within social psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and comorbidity. The unit consists of approximately 25 employees, of which 2 are educators. We are based at Rimmaregatan. We are now looking for two new colleagues Job Responsibilities As a housing support worker, you provide individually tailored support at home to people with, among other things, mental disabilities, NPF, comorbidity, and substance abuse issues. You work independently, take responsibility, and have a pedagogical and motivating approach. The goal is to strengthen the individual's own resources and ability to create change in everyday life. Support can include, for example, creating structure and routines, strengthening social contacts, promoting meaningful activities, breaking isolation, and preventing eviction. The role includes collaboration with social workers, healthcare, the Social Insurance Agency, and other actors. You are also responsible for social documentation and implementation plans, and together with colleagues you follow up on interventions to develop the operations. You will have access to your own work computer and work phone. Working hours are mainly during day and evening shifts. Weekend work may occur based on operational needs. Qualifications We are looking for you with a degree from the Care and Health Program, support assistant training, or the Child and Leisure Program with a social or pedagogical focus. The requirement is also met through post-secondary specialization in the disability field of at least 200 YH credits, 120 higher education credits, or an equivalent combination of four terms of full-time studies. Another option is 60 higher education credits and at least two years of experience in support and services for people with disabilities. The education must include relevant credits in behavioral science, pedagogy, psychology, social work, and (psychiatric) care. Equivalent education may be accepted. Good communication and documentation skills are important for this position. We require a passing grade in Swedish 1 or Swedish as a Second Language 1. If you do not meet the language requirement, you may be offered a language test via Educateit. It is a requirement that you have at least two years of experience working with people with NPF and/or mental health issues. You must also have experience in housing support or other activities that the employer deems equivalent. Experience with digital documentation systems, such as Treserva, is a requirement. Experience and knowledge of IBIC (Individual Needs in Focus) and SoL (Social Services Act) are also requirements. A class B driver's license is also required. Experience with the following methods is meritorious for the position: MI (Motivational Interviewing) and ESL (A Self-Reliant Life). We also see that: You are attentive and open to understanding other people's needs, feelings, and opinions. You are receptive to what others say or express and show respect, consideration, and care in your approach. You take responsibility for your work tasks and the group's work tasks. You think about the people we serve and their best interests. You do your best to complete all work tasks correctly and follow up on how it went. You have the courage and ability to make your own decisions within the scope of your assignment without being dependent on others. You are motivated to learn new things and develop. You come up with new ideas yourself and take initiative for improvements. You are friendly and helpful to other people even in stressful situations. You work well with others by listening, showing interest and respect. Other Information Selection and interviews are ongoing. When you apply, you will describe your knowledge and experience by answering questions instead of submitting a personal letter. Also attach certificates of study or diplomas to your application. Before a possible offer of employment, you must present an unopened extract from the Police Criminal Records Register. You are responsible for ordering the extract through the Police website: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/arbete-i-hemmet-med-aldre-och-personer-med-funktionsnedsattning-e-tjanst/ Gothenburg City actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to prevent discrimination. As an employee in the Department of Functional Support, we offer, among other things: Secure employment with good employment terms Full-time as standard with the possibility of part-time Introduction upon hiring Competency development Wellness allowance, bicycle allowance, and other benefits and offers. Gothenburg City applies individual and differentiated salary setting. More information about salary, compensation, and benefits can be found on Gothenburg City's website: https://goteborg.se/wps/portal/start/jobba-i-goteborgs-stad/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-lon You can only submit your application through our recruitment system, as personal data is processed in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have protected personal information, you should NOT apply through the system, but instead contact the responsible recruiting manager. Appointment is subject to the condition that the position does not need to be used in the department's or Gothenburg City's restructuring efforts. To you who represent staffing and recruitment companies: We have decided which recruitment channels to use for this recruitment and therefore decline offers of advertising and recruitment services. About Us We are all different. We are also equal and have the same right to a secure home, meaningful activities, and to feel valuable. With the right conditions, we can grow, develop, and participate in society on our own terms. Within the Department of Functional Support, we provide support, services, and care to children and adults with disabilities and create opportunities for them to live good and independent lives, like everyone else. With 6,200 dedicated employees, we are Sweden's largest functional support department. We work, among other things, within housing with special services, daily activities, housing support, personal support, and children's and short-term housing. Do you want to help create a more inclusive society? Welcome to us! You are Gothenburg