Ystad is a small town with great opportunities. Here you will find unique natural experiences, a vibrant history, a dynamic cultural life, and a variety of recreational activities. We also have a rich business sector that operates both locally and globally.
In Ystad Municipality, we have approximately 2,900 engaged employees who contribute and make a difference. Together, we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future.
Leadership is important to us, which is why all managers receive training in developmental leadership. We offer you a secure employment where you make a meaningful contribution to society. You will also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.
We stand firmly on our values—Better Together—which are characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism.
Within the Social Care Administration, approximately 1,200 engaged employees work to provide support and care to those in need in our municipality. Work is conducted within elderly care, home care, services for people with disabilities, and social psychiatry, as well as individual and family care.
We need you to be available to work on schedule in the fall with the possibility of extension. Working in elderly care is meaningful and rewarding. We look forward to your application!
5 position(s).
WORK DUTIES
As a substitute within Ystad Municipality, you work according to the Social Services Act by supporting our clients in their daily lives with tasks such as:
• Cleaning
• Personal hygiene
• Preparing breakfast, serving lunch and snacks
• Social companionship, such as going on walks, organizing activities, and in some cases walking pets
• Accompanying clients to the hairdresser and health center
• Medication administration
A job in elderly care is a varied and developmental role where you meet many interesting people. Your main task is to create good conditions for others to have a good life. A wonderful job where you have the opportunity to develop qualities such as creativity, flexibility, courage, empathy, and teamwork skills.
You work either in home care, providing support in clients' own homes, or in special housing, where clients live in apartments in the same building with shared common areas. Certain home care groups require a driver's license and the ability to cycle.
Work hours are scheduled either during the day, evening, or mixed shifts, as well as every other weekend. Please indicate in your application if you are interested in a specific work schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for you to work as a substitute and be available for scheduled shifts during the fall, with the possibility of extension.
We place great emphasis on your personal suitability and would like to see that you:
• are flexible
• are attentive
• are social
• want to help people live their best lives
• treat those around you with respect
• can collaborate with others.
Requirements:
• As you will have daily contact with care recipients and will be documenting, you need good Swedish language skills, both written and spoken (the requirement is that you are approved in basic Swedish equivalent to Swedish grade 9 or SFI D).
• In home care, you need to be able to cycle, and in certain groups a driver's license is required.
• Work in home care and special housing may involve working alone, situations involving threats or violence, heavy lifting, and medication handling. According to the Work Environment Authority's regulations on the work environment for minors (AFS 2023:2 chapter 8), such work is not permitted for minors. Anyone hired must therefore be at least 18 years old.
• You need to be able to handle physical work with considerable movement where heavy lifting may occur.
• You must work according to basic hygiene procedures, wear a short-sleeved shirt, and be able to work with both men and women.
Selection is ongoing, so do not delay with your application.
Salary form: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 3-6 months, start date: 2026-08-31 by agreement.
Work hours: Schedule. day shift, evening shift, or mixed shifts, as well as every other weekend.
Employees are sought on the condition that the position does not need to be filled by already employed personnel or persons with priority rights.
Before any potential employment, we will verify citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or be able to demonstrate that you are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit.
All employees are offered conditions for good health, which is why we actively work with our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free work environment.
In connection with this recruitment, we decline contact from recruitment companies and other advertisers. Please note that we only accept applications via Visma Recruit and not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the indicated contact person.Ystad is a small town with great opportunities. Here you will find unique natural experiences, a vibrant history, a dynamic cultural life, and a variety of recreational activities. We also have a rich business sector that operates both locally and globally.
In Ystad Municipality, we have approximately 2,900 engaged employees who contribute and make a difference. Together, we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future.
Leadership is important to us, which is why all managers receive training in developmental leadership. We…