Support Assistant at Sjöråvägen, Disability Care Services
Disability Care Services in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource in proximity and collaboration that enables and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life. Within residential care, there are group and service apartments according to LSS for individuals with intellectual and/or mental disabilities. Sjöråvägen 75 is an LSS group home with a focus on social psychiatry. A group home is residential accommodation with special services for adults. It is designed for individuals with disabilities who need support in everyday life, and we have six resident apartments. Here you will become part of a team that collaborates with other group homes to ensure the best quality and safety. Do you want to make a difference for people with mental disabilities and contribute to increased independence in daily life? Then you are welcome to join our home at Sjöråvägen! Your responsibilities With a professional and respectful approach, you work closely with residents to strengthen their independence in areas such as housing, employment/school, and leisure. The work is independent but carried out in close cooperation with colleagues and external partners. Threats and violent situations may occur in the workplace. Your duties include: Support in the home and in social situations Professional approach and management of various conditions and challenging situations Working hours are scheduled during day, evening, and weekends with possible nights as part of the position. About you We are looking for someone with a genuine commitment to working with people and who treats others with warmth and respect. You are attentive, calm, and confident in your professional role and are motivated by supporting individuals' independence and development. Furthermore, you are proactive and want to actively contribute to developing our group home together with colleagues and residents. With creativity and commitment, you find solutions that make daily life meaningful and create participation for each person. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Requirements Qualified nursing assistant or other education deemed equivalent Good knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing, so you can communicate with residents, relatives, and colleagues, write and access care documentation, and receive medication delegation Merits Education in psychiatry Care and nursing program, children's and leisure program with focus on social work or educational work Experience working with people in complex and emotionally charged situations Experience or knowledge of methods such as ESL (A Self-Reliant Life), MI (Motivational Interviewing), or Resima Experience managing threats and violent situations at work Experience in healthcare Heavy lifting occurs; lifting aids should be used. Smoking and animals may be present in the workplace, so you should not have allergies. Other information To ensure that candidates called for interviews best match what we are looking for, we use screening questions in the application. These questions are based on the requirements established for the position. It is therefore important that you answer the questions thoroughly and that the competencies you indicate are supported by information in your CV. Incomplete or inadequate answers may result in your application not proceeding in the recruitment process. NOTE! Do you have protected personal data? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or [email protected], and they will help you with a secure application process. Before a job offer, we ask you to provide an extract from the police's criminal record register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. We warmly welcome your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you get to work on societally important tasks where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can learn what it is like to live and stay in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer good terms, excellent benefits, and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
ST-Resident in Cardiology, Heart Center Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation produce results. The Heart Center consists of units in cardiology, clinical physiology, arrhythmia unit, coronary angiography and PCI unit, thoracic surgery, and thoracic anesthesia, with approximately 400 employees. Within the Heart Center, there is a full spectrum of highly specialized care with regional responsibility for cardiovascular disease in adults across the northern region, as well as county and regional care including investigation, treatment, nursing care, rehabilitation, and preventive care, along with public health work. Here you'll find laboratory diagnostics, high-tech equipment, intensive care alongside standard ward units and outpatient clinics. Through cross-boundary collaboration, efficient care pathways, continuous improvement efforts, and above all engaged and competent staff, we can offer very high-quality care. Research and development work is very important, as is all staff members' responsibility and participation in various medical education and advanced training programs. The Cardiology department consists of three units with a mix of planned operations, intensive care, and emergency cases from the acute admission department. The ward for patients with heart failure, angina, post-myocardial infarction care, arrhythmias, etc. The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (HIA) with 5 beds, where patients with acute myocardial infarction, threatening angina, or severe cardiac arrhythmias are treated. The Investigation Unit is a weekly ward with 8 overnight beds plus day care spots where patients from the four northernmost counties are investigated and treated in connection with coronary investigation & balloon angioplasty (PCI), evaluation before valve surgery, bypass surgery, and electrophysiological procedures such as ablations, pacemaker/ICD insertion, PFO closure, and much more. You will be surrounded by competent colleagues who always work to improve quality of life and put the patient first. You will be offered a stimulating workplace with broad contacts to other specialties. You will receive a good introduction, supervision, and professional development. You will also become part of an open and supportive team with good camaraderie. 1 position(s). RESPONSIBILITIES As an ST-resident with us, you contribute knowledge and dedication that makes people feel secure. Cardiology is a versatile specialty. We work closely with the medical center and intensive care in the acute management of patients with heart disease, staff the cardiology ward and cardiac intensive care unit, and conduct outpatient clinic work at the heart clinic. At NUS there are also a number of more subspecialized units that are staffed wholly or partially by cardiologists. The arrhythmia and PCI labs work primarily with catheter-based interventions for arrhythmias and coronary disease and heart defects respectively. As part of our university hospital mission, we investigate and treat patients with cardiomyopathies and other hereditary cardiovascular diseases, adults with congenital heart defects, severe or complicated heart failure cases, and have responsibility for introducing new treatment modalities throughout the northern health care region. Good opportunities also exist for research work within the field. Beyond the specialty-specific program, you will also participate in LEKA training as an ST-resident. A program focused on leadership, economics, communication, administration, ethics, and time for personal reflection for ST-residents within Region Västerbotten. On-call and/or standby duty is included in the position. QUALIFICATIONS You have a Swedish medical license with authorization to practice in Swedish healthcare by the time you take the position. You have an interest in specializing in Cardiology. You have good collaboration skills and appreciate working together with others and taking shared responsibility. As a person you are thorough, engaged, and enjoy finding solutions to the challenges you face. Research interest is a merit but not a requirement. Personal suitability and collaboration skills will be taken into consideration. We require good knowledge of the Swedish language at level C1. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: Starting by agreement, no later than December 31, 2026. Working hours: Shift schedule. Read more about our benefits for those working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for balanced gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. In preparing the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly request that you do not contact us through media sales representatives, recruitment sites, or similar services. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Hospital Physicist, Radiation Physics, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development together. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. Radiation Physics is a department within the Centre for Information Technology and Medical Technology (CIMT) at Region Västerbotten. We have 23 employees, most of whom are hospital physicists, working with radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, X-ray physics, and non-ionizing radiation throughout the region. Radiation Physics collaborates closely with Umeå University in research, education, and development. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a hospital physicist with us, you will create conditions for collaboration, new knowledge, and a strong future. We are now seeking a new team member for the X-ray Physics section. Within the section, we perform classical hospital physics tasks with a continuous effort to digitalize and automate all aspects of radiation safety to maximize opportunities and time to collaborate with clinical staff throughout the region. For example, most of our quality assurance activities for X-ray equipment function are digitalized, we develop our own analysis methods for data from radiation dose monitoring and the region's radiation protection portal, and we maintain and develop e-learning. As the majority of the section's staff holds doctoral degrees, we have a well-established academic approach, even in daily clinical work. The Radiation Physics Department continuously works with our management system, which we have developed together with other operations within CIMT. This means we have clear frameworks for management and governance, and there are opportunities for new employees to quickly learn the department's routines and understand what systematic quality work entails. Systematic quality work is also at the core of the section's close collaboration with colleagues from Medical Technology, Medical Imaging and Functional Medicine, and Dentistry. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a driven and challenging work environment where we have well-established regional, national, and international collaborations in quality and radiation safety. Within the section, you will work alongside four other hospital physicists, and based on your expertise, you will be assigned different roles, for example as coordinator for your own modality area (e.g., mammography, fluoroscopy, etc.). There are great opportunities for personal development in clinical practice and academia, as well as in digitalization and programming. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is a certified hospital physicist or equivalent. Professional experience as a hospital physicist, particularly in diagnostics, practical programming experience (e.g., Python, SQL, and web) with a focus on data analysis, and academic experience are merits. We would appreciate it if you have experience in development work and project management. You must have strong skills in both Swedish and English. The operation has a strong focus on collaboration with clinical staff throughout the region. We therefore place great emphasis on personal suitability and drive for the position. Employment Type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement. Read more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for gender balance and see diversity as a strength. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then send your application materials by post.
Department Head, Orthopedic Geriatrics, Geriatric Center, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to deliver results. The Geriatric Center is a specialist clinic for patients in need of both acute and subacute geriatric care and rehabilitation. A comprehensive assessment of the elderly patient's medical, physical, mental and social functioning in illness as well as functional capacity is performed by a team of multiple professions, so-called Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA). Diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation are conducted with the patient's individual needs in focus. The target group consists of people aged 65 and older with various diseases, so-called multimorbidity, in combination with the consequences of aging, in need of specialized care and rehabilitation. At Geriatrics, several different professions work together in well-functioning collaboration within and between departments. We work with a focus on subacute general geriatric care and rehabilitation as well as so-called fast-track with patient transfers from MAVA and the infectious diseases clinic. We provide psychogeriatric specialized care, treatment and rehabilitation for people with cognitive diseases and behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) regardless of age. We also provide orthopedic geriatric acute and subacute care and rehabilitation. Additionally, we provide outpatient care including psychogeriatric clinics, osteoporosis clinics with bone density measurements and specialist teams working in the homes of people with dementia, multimorbidity and orthopedic conditions. As department head at Orthopedic Geriatrics, you will, together with another department head, lead a team of approximately 70 employees who value high engagement. We welcome cultural diversity where our different backgrounds enrich and develop our workplace. Together we work in teams with different professions which enables learning and strength in our mission. Our geriatric patients are our focus where we work to make a difference based on each individual patient's needs and conditions. Together with dedicated and experienced colleagues, you will have the opportunity to lead and drive development while being a team player in operational and collegial collaboration. If you, like us, believe in our values close, skilled, enabler, you will be an important player with us and we look forward to your application! 1 position(s). RESPONSIBILITIES As a department head with us, you see the whole picture and the potential and move us forward courageously. You serve as a role model, work to create shared visions and unleash initiative in your operation. You challenge and question as well as encourage and make your employees visible. We want to support you to be courageous, open and action-oriented. You take responsibility for your operation within your authority and represent the employer by leading and developing toward decided goals for the Region's benefit. As a department head, the operations manager is your immediate supervisor who leads and allocates work. You participate in the Geriatric Center's management group, which means you are an active participant in strategic work. In your management role, you are responsible for personnel, finance and operations in close collaboration with the other department head at Orthopedic Geriatrics and other management colleagues in the operation. You will work closely with the other department head and together you are responsible for the operation's goals and mission. You will also work closely with HR Partner, controller, other support functions and management colleagues. We will adapt the introduction to your needs and you will have opportunities for management and leadership development through the leadership programs offered by Region Västerbotten. QUALIFICATIONS You have higher education or other education/experience that the employer considers equivalent. You also have experience working as a manager, preferably including operations, personnel and budget responsibility. It is meritorious if you have worked in a leadership position in an acute operation with 24-hour staffing and in major change processes where you have implemented some form of process work. If you have experience in geriatrics, we see that as positive. We would like you to have some form of leadership training, with Region Västerbotten's leadership training "Tomorrow's Managers" being meritorious. Furthermore, computer skills and experience with Office programs are required. You are confident in your leadership and as a person you are structured, strategic, stress-resilient and driven. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. In this recruitment, we may conduct a work psychology test. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start: Start by agreement. Working hours: Daytime. The role as a manager at Region Västerbotten is a limited-term appointment typically for 4 years, which is combined with permanent employment within your area of expertise. In the recruitment process and selection, we may use a work psychology test. Read more about our benefits for you working with us at the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In connection with the recruitment work, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline any contact with media sales, recruitment sites and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by post.
Physiotherapist Neuro and Stroke Rehabilitation, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation produce results. Neuro and Stroke Rehabilitation is a unit that is part of the Neuro Head Neck Centre, NHHC. We work in interdisciplinary teams with mapping, assessment, and rehabilitation interventions for individuals with neurological diseases and stroke. The operation consists of a department with 24/7 care (5 care beds), day rehabilitation, and outpatient services. We continuously develop methods and work approaches to increase quality and patient safety. We are located in Umeå at Norrlands University Hospital, building 26. We are now seeking an engaged and driven physiotherapist with an interest in working in one of our rehabilitation teams. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis, so we welcome your application as soon as you have the opportunity! 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES As a physiotherapist with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. You work with patients both individually and in groups. You work in a neurological rehabilitation team together with an occupational therapist, social worker, nurse, physician, psychologists, and rehabilitation assistants. The team can consult with a dietitian and speech-language pathologist as needed. The work requires a good ability to work in a team but also to work independently. Examples of work duties that are part of your role as a physiotherapist: · Assessment and testing with various measurement instruments. Evaluation and rehabilitative treatment and training based on rehabilitation plans with team-shared goals. · Establish, implement, and follow up on individual rehabilitation plans. · Train patients in transfers, walking, balance, and activity ability to increase independence in daily life. · Provide training and treatment for conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. · Education for patients and family members. · Lead group training and mentor staff and students. · Participate in development and improvement work. QUALIFICATIONS Licensure as a physiotherapist. Experience with neurological rehabilitation and team collaboration is desirable. Good physical ability and capacity to perform work duties involving physical strain, such as transfers, gait training, and patient mobilization. A professional and respectful approach to patients, family members, and colleagues. We would like to see that you have experience working from an ICF perspective and that you have an interest in working evidence-based and actively participating in developing our services. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: According to agreement. Read more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. Therefore, we welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Museum Assistant at Bildmuseet 18%
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we are seeing in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a society undergoing transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. The future is simply being created here. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description Bildmuseet is one of Sweden's leading art halls for international contemporary art, part of Umeå University and the public heart of the Artistic Campus, right by the Umeå River. The Artistic Campus houses, in addition to Bildmuseet, Umeå University's programs in design, architecture, and art. Together with a science center, business incubator, restaurant, gallery, and university library, Bildmuseet and the schools create a truly unique campus area open to all. More information can be found at https://www.bildmuseet.umu.se. Are you passionate about art and human connection? We are now seeking a museum assistant at 18% to staff our reception, art workshop, and exhibitions. The employment is for the period September 18, 2026 – June 6, 2027, with a start date of September 18 or by agreement. Job Responsibilities As a museum assistant in art mediation, you will work meeting Bildmuseet's visitors – at the reception, in the art workshop, or in the exhibitions. You manage the museum shop, answer questions and provide information about exhibitions and programs, and conduct guided tours for groups in both Swedish and English. In our creative workshop, where we draw from the themes and techniques in Bildmuseet's ongoing exhibitions, you will offer creative activities to our visitors – families with children, young people, and adults. Your responsibilities include supervising ongoing exhibitions and performing alarm and security procedures in the building. In addition, you create and publish posts on Bildmuseet's social media. The role also includes participating in exhibition openings and attending staff previews of new exhibitions. Evening and weekend work occur. Other work duties within the operation may also be added. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a museum assistant, you must be enrolled in education at the basic or advanced level according to Chapter 5, Section 10 of the Higher Education Ordinance. A registration certificate from Ladok showing studies at the basic or advanced level during fall semester 2026 and spring semester 2027 must be presented no later than when the employment decision is made. The holder of this position must be a student throughout the entire employment period. We are looking for you who are pursuing higher education studies and have a strong interest in contemporary art and visual culture. You have experience working with people in, for example, service, care, education, or similar fields. As a person, you are ambitious, flexible, and have good collaboration skills. You are also service-oriented, pedagogical, and can express yourself well orally in both Swedish and English. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Desirable qualifications: - experience in hosting or pedagogical work at an art institution or art activity - experience conducting guided tours - experience working with children and young people - experience with various artistic techniques Conditions Applications must be received no later than September 14, 2026 and submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi. Your application should contain: CV/list of qualifications Transcript from Ladok showing completed credits Certificate from Ladok (or confirmation of registration) that you are enrolled in studies at the basic or advanced level for fall semester 2026 and spring semester 2027 Additional Information Salary is regulated according to Umeå University's local collective agreement. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Further information about the position is provided by Deputy Museum Director Anders Jansson, ([email protected]). Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are salespeople: We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job postings.
Construction Engineers at Peab Anläggning
Do you want to lead exciting projects together with skilled and engaged colleagues? We are growing further and are looking for more qualified construction engineers in Västerbotten, Örnsköldsvik, and for one of the industry's largest projects - in Luleå. With us, you get more than just a job. You become part of a company where employee expertise, engagement, and development are in focus, and where we have a strong team spirit. About the Position In your role, you will collaborate with skilled and engaged colleagues, and together you will work to achieve project success. Our group is characterized by a culture where trust and respect are fundamental, and where everyone actively contributes to a workplace that is both enjoyable and welcoming. We also value that each employee has the opportunity to work with what they are passionate about and good at, which promotes both engagement and job satisfaction. Your Main Responsibilities Financial monitoring and forecasting Management of change order work and contractual matters Planning of time, resources, and production methods Review of drawings, technical descriptions, and specification documents Procurement and negotiations About You We are looking for someone with several years of experience as a construction engineer, project manager, or similar role within construction or infrastructure. You have solid knowledge of construction law, planning, and project economics, as well as contract administration. You have good social skills, are engaged, communicative, analytical, solution-oriented, and thorough. Qualifications Relevant education in construction or infrastructure. Experience with cost estimation, project management, or construction law. Good knowledge of AB/ABT, AMA standards. Ability to read and understand technical documentation in Swedish. Fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written. We conduct rolling selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible. For questions about the position, please contact: Haidar Al Haiany, Work Manager - [email protected], 072-533 40 91, or HR Partner Annica Nilsson, [email protected] We may conduct background checks on our final candidates as part of our recruitment process. In this recruitment, we have made an active choice of advertising and recruitment support, and we politely but firmly decline contact from recruitment or advertising companies. What We Offer In the Peab Group, you become part of the exciting work of building a sustainable society for the future. We engage in social issues and environmental matters that affect the people who are impacted by what we build and construct, now and in the future. We want to utilize all available talent in the job market and strive for diversity. It is important to us that you share our core values of grounded, developmental, personal, and reliable, as they are fundamental to what we do. With us, there are great opportunities for personal development. Do you want to build a sustainable society with us? Welcome to apply! Peab is the Nordic society builder with 13,000 employees and a turnover of 58 billion SEK. With local presence and focus on our own resources, we develop, construct, and build the everyday life where life is lived. The headquarters is located in Förslöv on the Bjärehalvön peninsula in Skåne. The share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Support Assistants, Eastern Region, Disability Care
Disability Care Services in Umeå Municipality strives to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, unlocks and strengthens people's ability to live independent lives. Our operations are beautifully located in the newly built Tomtebogård area near Nydalasjön. An area that offers opportunities for activities year-round such as outdoor gym, summer café, swimming area, ski trails, mini golf, fishing, and much more. We are now seeking several support assistants to join our team, working together to provide our service users with a safe home environment and a meaningful life. With us, you will have many colleagues around you, so it's an advantage if you thrive in a larger group. For us, it's important that we have fun together, support each other, and look forward to both the workday and the challenges and opportunities it may offer. Your Work Tasks In your work, you will guide and support people with physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities in their daily lives. You will work to help the individual participate in a functioning everyday life and have meaningful leisure time and/or activities. The work includes hygiene and care tasks, heavy lifting and transfers, as well as common household chores such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking. Your work will require excellent attention to detail. You will support service users in various activities such as exercise, swimming, cinema visits, and playing games. In your role, you will daily plan, implement, document, follow up, and evaluate interventions both independently and in collaboration with others. This places high demands on your administrative skills and your ability to plan and organize work. You also need to feel comfortable working with computers, as it is a natural part of the work tasks. You are also expected to be involved in creating and establishing structure and routines in the operations and then actively work to prevent the risk of challenging behavior, while remaining flexible, thinking on your feet, and handling unexpected situations. Work hours are scheduled for day/evening shifts and every other weekend. Coordination meetings with other operations occur. - Heavy lifting occurs; transfer aids must be used. - A cat occasionally visits the workplace, so you should not have allergies. About You You have a strong ability to collaborate, and it is of utmost importance that you have a professional approach toward service users and other people in our users' networks. You are pedagogical, engaged, and willing to share our values and work toward established goals as well as work with continuous improvements. You are driven by a desire to see development and change and work accordingly. Your work style is characterized by flexibility, consistency, and security. You should have great patience and be able to work toward long-term goals without losing focus. In order to communicate with service users and their networks, write and access care documentation, and receive medication delegation, you must have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. You need to be able to communicate clearly and directly with service users while standing firm on decisions that have been made. Sometimes the pace can be high, so it is important that you can remain calm, manage stress well, and think quickly when needed. In this position, it is of utmost importance that you are solution-oriented and do not get stuck in situations. You should also have a positive view of challenges and enjoy working with them. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Requirements: Care and health program, children and leisure program, social worker program, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer Experience working in care and health services, such as in LSS housing or social psychiatry Meritorious: Experience in pedagogical work Experience working with people with autism Experience working with people with self-harming behavior Experience with low-intensity support when managing challenging behavior Other Two permanent positions, full-time, starting as soon as possible by agreement. Two temporary positions, full-time, starting as soon as possible until January 31, 2026. To ensure that candidates called for interview are those who best meet the requirements and qualifications for the position, we use screening questions. The questions are designed based on these requirements and qualifications. It is therefore important that you answer the questions thoroughly and that the competence you state is supported by information in your CV. Incomplete or insufficient answers may result in your application not moving forward in the process. NOTE! Do you have protected personal information? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or at [email protected], and they will help you with a secure application process. Before an employment offer, we ask you to provide an excerpt from the police criminal record. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. Welcome with your application! Follow Umeå Municipality on LinkedIn! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Working with us, you will be involved in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich array of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can learn what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and perhaps we're looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Social Pedagogue, After-School Program, Ersängsskolan
We have a shared strategy for education in our municipality: to create a cohesive educational chain that contributes to increased equity, improved academic results, and attractive education. With us, all children, youth, and adults should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and develop their knowledge and skills. We know that this is built on engaged, knowledgeable, and professional staff who deliver high-quality instruction. We make a difference every day and are proud of our mission. We have Sweden's most important job - our mission is to give young people hope for the future. Ersängsskolan is located on Östra Ersboda and is a multicultural grades F–9 school divided into several smaller schools. In total, there are just over 400 students at the school. There is also an adapted primary school with subject area focus and resource classes for the entire municipality. We have one of Sweden's best school libraries, and nearby there is a football field and adventure playground. Our engaged educators focus on a language-development approach with the goal that everyone will meet the knowledge requirements. Ersängsskolan is one of Umeå Municipality's practice schools, which means that during the school year we receive teacher students for their work-based training (VFU). We are now seeking a social pedagogue for Ersängsskolan's after-school program! This position is a temporary contract, full-time, starting September 21, 2026, through March 21, 2027. Your responsibilities As a social pedagogue with us, you will be among the students during school time and in the after-school program at Ersängsskolan. Your mission is to: Manage the after-school program. Plan and implement activities in the after-school program for grades F–3. Collaborate with classes during school time. Be present and build relationships with students and staff. Identify and implement early interventions for behavior that deviates from norms. Participate in meetings with guardians. Provide social and emotional support to individual students and groups; support such as helping them get to school. Collaborate with other professionals to facilitate for students and guardians. About you We seek someone with a social pedagogy degree or other equivalent education. You also have experience working with students in after-school activities for younger ages. We consider it a merit if you have experience working with people whose native language is not Swedish. To succeed in this work, you need to be a flexible and stable person who enjoys working with both children and adults in a school environment. You build good relationships with students and have strong empathetic abilities. You collaborate easily and communicate well with colleagues, guardians, and other cooperation partners. We place great importance on personal suitability. Good skills in Swedish, both spoken and written, are required for this position in order to communicate with students, guardians, and colleagues. Pursuant to the law on suitability checks, a certificate from the Swedish police register must be provided upon employment. We welcome your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be part of socially important missions where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life even outside of work. You can learn here what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing, and perhaps we are looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer decent terms, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Healthcare Coordinator - Freja Eating Disorders Clinic, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development together. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation produce results. The Psychiatric Clinic at Norrland University Hospital in Umeå is the largest psychiatric clinic in Norrland with over 400 employees. We have three general psychiatric care units, forensic psychiatric services, several specialized outpatient clinics, and treatment units. The Psychiatric Clinic is committed to equitable care and treatment based on research and clinical experience. The Psychiatric Clinic has relocated to a newly built facility where the care environment reflects the importance of the environment in promoting health. The care and work environment is supported by modern technology and research. We are seeking a healthcare coordinator for Freja Eating Disorders Clinic. Freja Eating Disorders Clinic is a specialized outpatient clinic for people over 18 years old with an eating disorder diagnosis. The clinic has a psychologist, nurses, doctors, dietitian, and a healthcare coordinator. We conduct assessment and evaluation, as well as eating disorder treatment, both individually and in groups. We also work with method development to meet patients according to their care needs. We place great emphasis on patients receiving good and respectful treatment. Treatment at the clinic is provided both individually and in groups. Teamwork is essential to ensure quality treatment. The target group is people between 18 and 60 years old with psychiatric issues requiring specialist psychiatry where eating disorder problems are the primary concern. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a healthcare coordinator with us, you will help care for others and help people feel better. In your work, in collaboration with other professionals, you will assess, treat, and rehabilitate patients who require specialist psychiatric expertise and resources. Your duties will include traditional coordinator work such as individual patient contacts and support in collaboration with care providers/authorities, such as work-related rehabilitation. However, you are also expected to conduct eating disorder treatment, both individually and in groups. There are opportunities for professional development in eating disorder treatment. QUALIFICATIONS You have a degree in social work and a license as a healthcare coordinator. Advantageous to have basic psychotherapy training and experience in eating disorder treatment. We are looking for someone who likes to take initiative, works in a structured manner, and enjoys driving development and change projects. The work requires that you are confident in your role, have a good ethical approach, can work independently and with a patient focus, and that you see opportunities and take initiative to develop your role at the clinic. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Employment Type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 3-6 months, start date: By agreement, good opportunities for extension, ends: March 31, 2027. Working Hours: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In connection with the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask that you refrain from contacting media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar services. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail. Prior to employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and criminal record register.
Nurse, Orthopedic Geriatrics, Geriatric Centre, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Geriatric Centre is a specialist clinic for patients requiring both acute and planned geriatric care and rehabilitation. A comprehensive assessment of the elderly patient's medical, physical, mental, and social functional capacity in the context of illness is performed by interprofessional teams. Diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation are provided in inpatient and outpatient settings with the patient's individual needs in focus. Orthopedic Geriatrics, Ward 4, has 20 care beds specializing in subacute orthopedic geriatric care and rehabilitation. We are now seeking a new nurse colleague primarily for day/evening/weekend work and possibly night shifts if needed and agreed upon according to an AB schedule. Are you the person we're looking for? Selection and interviews are ongoing, so please submit your application as soon as you can! 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a nurse with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that makes people feel secure. Your work as a nurse includes nursing responsibility and nursing care work together with nursing assistants, medical interventions based on the patient's condition and medical orders, as well as collaboration with other professionals in the care team, other healthcare providers, and the patient's family members. QUALIFICATIONS You are a licensed nurse, preferably with specialist training for nurses in orthopedics and/or geriatrics. For us to consider you the right candidate, we see that you have good collaboration skills, where you listen and communicate with both patients and colleagues. It is important that you feel comfortable handling administrative tasks. It is an advantage if you have experience in teamwork and geriatric nursing care. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Working hours: Shift schedule. Read more about our benefits for working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for gender balance and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly request that you do not contact us via media sales representatives, recruitment websites, or similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Museum Assistant for Bildmuseet Exhibition (25%)
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, an achievement awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we are seeing in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about—and within—a society in transition. It also means delivering educational programs for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. About the Position Bildmuseet is one of Sweden's leading art halls for international contemporary art, part of Umeå University, and the public heart of the Artistic Campus, right by the Umeå River. The Artistic Campus, in addition to Bildmuseet, also brings together Umeå University's design, architecture, and art programs. Together with a science center, business incubator, restaurant, gallery, and university library, Bildmuseet and the schools form a truly unique campus area open to everyone. More information can be found at https://www.bildmuseet.umu.se. Are you passionate about art and human connection? We are now seeking a museum assistant (25%) to staff our reception, art workshops, and exhibitions. The position runs from September 16, 2026 – January 17, 2027, starting September 16 or by agreement. Responsibilities As a museum assistant, you will work as a gallery attendant in Bildmuseet's exhibitions and be responsible for welcoming visitors to the museum. You will staff the exhibition "AI and the Paradox of Agency," where your responsibilities include answering questions, providing information about exhibitions and programs, and delivering service to museum visitors. You will also be responsible for overseeing the displayed artworks. Your duties also include working with specific interactive artworks and assisting visitors with information and guidance. In working with the artworks, you will receive guidance from the artists themselves and Bildmuseet staff. Evening and weekend work occurs. Other tasks within the operation may also be assigned. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a museum assistant, according to Chapter 5, Section 10 of the Higher Education Ordinance, you must be admitted to a program at the basic or advanced level. The position must be completed in parallel with your studies. A registration certificate from Ladok showing studies at the basic or advanced level during fall semester 2026 and spring semester 2027 must be provided no later than when the employment decision is made. The position holder must be a student throughout the entire employment period. We are looking for someone pursuing higher education studies with knowledge of and interest in contemporary art and visual culture, and with experience working with people in service, care, education, or similar roles. As a person, you are ambitious, flexible, and have good collaboration skills. You are service-oriented, pedagogical, and can express yourself well orally in both Swedish and English. Desirable Qualifications Experience as a gallery attendant or in educational work at an art institution and experience conducting guided tours are merits. You are welcome to be studying in one or more of the fields of art, architecture, design, and culture, or alternatively in AI, computer science, and informatics. Terms Applications must be submitted no later than September 14, 2026 via the e-recruitment system Varbi. Your application should include: CV/resume Result certificate from Ladok showing completed credits Certificate from Ladok (or confirmation of enrollment) showing that you are admitted to studies at the basic or advanced level for fall semester 2026 and spring semester 2027 Additional Information Salary is regulated according to Umeå University's local collective agreement. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. For further information about the position, please contact Deputy Museum Director Anders Jansson, ([email protected]). We look forward to receiving your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to those selling job listings: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies and sellers of additional job postings.
BT Physician, Region Västerbotten
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation yield results. Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation yield results. We are now seeking resident physicians (BT) for our hospitals in Lycksele, Skellefteå, and Umeå. We are recruiting you as a BT physician with the intention and hope that you will develop and wish to continue your future career with us in Västerbotten. There are good opportunities for continued employment as a junior physician, ST physician, and specialist physician in the future. Our three locations and hospitals each have their own character: Lycksele is the largest town in inland Västerbotten, southern Lapland, located midway between coast and mountains. It is close to most things such as schools, jobs, recreational activities, and restaurants. Lycksele is suitable for those who want to live well and safely and have an active lifestyle. Here you have the opportunity to make your life puzzle fit together. Lycksele Hospital is characterized by short decision-making paths and well-functioning collaboration between different professions. Read more here: https://regionvasterbotten.se/vara-sjukhus-och-halsocentraler/lycksele-sjukhus Skellefteå is the 10-minute city with pulse, culture, and faith in the future. Here you avoid crowded commuter trains and traffic jams and can instead spend time on what is important to you. Skellefteå is a city that many choose to move back to and some never leave - because here you have everything: jobs, a rich leisure life, sports, nature, river, sea, and security. Skellefteå Hospital is our mid-sized hospital with a strong combination of specialist care, research, and development. Read more here: https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/vara-sjukhus-och-halsocentraler/skelleftea-sjukhus. Umeå is the largest city in northern Sweden, a young, creative, and progressive city. Year-round, as a resident here, you can be part of what is our daily life: the city's entertainment combined with both peaceful and exciting nature experiences. Norrlands University Hospital (NUS) in Umeå provides specialized care to residents in the four northernmost counties and research is central. Read more here: https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/vara-sjukhus/norrlands-universitetssjukhus. Regardless of which of our hospitals you complete your BT at, we want you to be met with a secure and developmental work environment where learning, collaboration, and community are a natural part of everyday life. With us, you get to take your place, try things yourself, and gradually take on more responsibility with the support of dedicated supervisors and colleagues. You are an important part of the operation, and we want to provide you with good conditions to develop, both as a physician and as a person. We want you to thrive, grow, and want to stay – and together with us contribute to sustainable health and medical care in Västerbotten. Because together we are sustainable. 5 position(s). DUTIES As a BT physician with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. You will participate in everyday healthcare and the work is conducted under personal supervision of physicians with specialist competence and ST physicians. The independent service has a standard duration of 12 months and begins with 2 weeks of introduction together with AT physicians. During the year, clinical service alternates with education, some of which is shared across the county while others are organized locally at each hospital. Everyone undergoing BT has a designated personal supervisor at all service positions and a responsible main supervisor throughout the BT. Examination takes place through continuous assessments using assessment tools that are also used in specialist service and combined assessments conducted at the end of each service period. A final assessment is made by the main supervisor and an external assessor where continuous and combined assessments are collected. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking someone who wants to live and develop in Västerbotten, has Swedish medical licensure upon starting BT, and needs to complete BT to advance in their career. Applicants must have good knowledge of the Swedish language, equivalent to C1 level. Those who do not have Swedish as a first language may need to take a language test before employment. It is meritorious to have clinical experience as a physician in the Swedish healthcare system. Other merits may include other relevant qualifications, previous work experience, specialist interests, and local ties. We are seeking someone who is organized, works well with others, and is communicative. You also have good resilience and the ability to remain calm and act steadily even in pressured situations. Employment form: Fixed-term employment. Duration: Start date January 18 in Umeå, January 26 in Lycksele and Skellefteå. Salary: Lycksele 44,800 kr, Skellefteå 43,800 kr, Umeå 42,800 kr Discussions about possible credit transfers will be conducted during recruitment. In this recruitment, you are asked to indicate which location(s) you are most interested in. If possible, attach proof of Swedish medical licensure. Read more about our benefits for those working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for our recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media salespeople, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Treatment Pedagogue Needed for Viljan Ungbo Umeå Supported Housing
About Viljan Ungbo Umeå Viljan Ungbo Umeå is a supported housing facility located near central Umeå. The facility has 7 places for young people aged 16-20 who need housing, social training, or supervision. The operations are tailored for young adults who are expected to soon be able to live independently. About the Role of Treatment Pedagogue We work with commitment in everything surrounding our clients. The role of treatment pedagogue involves planning, implementing, and following up on pedagogical and motivational interventions based on the individual's needs. The work is built on creating secure relationships, motivating and engaging individuals in change, and strengthening the individual's capacity for independence. This also includes documenting interventions and participating in planning meetings and development work. You function as a support for the client, and together you develop strategies to achieve daily goals. Main Responsibilities: Provide individual support in daily activities, social training, and life skills. Work based on implementation plans and pedagogical interventions. Conduct structured conversations, motivational interviews, and use other evidence-based methods. Write journal entries, implementation plans, risk assessments, and reports according to applicable guidelines. Collaborate with colleagues, social services, family members, schools, healthcare services, and other relevant authorities. Create a stable, safe, and predictable environment; manage conflicts and set boundaries. Plan and implement activities that strengthen participants' social and personal development. Qualifications You are skilled at building relationships and have a good ability to establish contact with people in vulnerable situations. You are calm, stable, and can maintain a realistic perspective on situations that arise in daily work. You have good collaboration skills and relate to others in a responsive manner, and you enjoy working with others. You are an independent, humble, and responsible person who is passionate about care work and can understand individuals' needs. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Requirements: Education as a social pedagogue or 400 YHP treatment pedagogue or equivalent education. Class B driving license Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Good computer skills Meritorious: Previous work with young people Previous experience within social work (e.g., mental health, substance abuse, NPF diagnoses) Training and/or experience in MI Experience with documentation in patient records rePULSE Employment Terms Position: Treatment Pedagogue Employment Type: Part-time, permanent Percentage: Approximately 70-75% Working Hours: Day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Start Date: By agreement Collective Agreement: We are bound by the collective agreement of Vårdföretagarna/Kommunal, Sector E. What Can We Offer You? Viljan is part of Attendo, a secure employer that can offer you good opportunities to take on more responsibility or move into new roles if you wish. We offer our employees training opportunities, collective agreements, wellness benefits, and several other benefits and employee discounts through our benefits portal AttendoPlus, in collaboration with Benifex. About the Recruitment Process Before any employment, an extract from the criminal record register along with valid photo identification must be presented. If you are called for an interview, you will need to demonstrate that you have the right to work in Sweden by presenting proof of EU/EEA citizenship or a valid work permit. We conduct random alcohol and drug testing for our employees. Application Deadline: August 31, but selections and interviews are ongoing, so don't delay your application. About Viljan/Attendo Viljan is part of Attendo, one of the Nordic region's largest care companies, founded in 1985. We operate within the private elderly care sector. Our values—care, commitment, and expertise—guide us daily in our work to ensure that everyone experiences wellbeing, participation, community, and job satisfaction. If you want to help people take the next positive step in their lives, Viljan is the workplace for you. Welcome with your application! Together for a better tomorrow! For questions about the position, feel free to contact: Julia Svensson [email protected]
Dental Assistant at Sagagallerians Tandvård in Umeå!
Dental Assistant at Sagagallerians Tandvård in Umeå! Are you a dedicated and thoughtful dental assistant who wants to become part of a cohesive and positive team? Sagagallerians Tandvård is now looking for you to help ensure our patients receive the best possible dental care experience! Our modern and bright clinic consists of four treatment rooms and is located in central Umeå. Today, we have two dentists, one dental hygienist, and one dental assistant on staff. We value collaboration, job satisfaction, and warm interactions – both with our patients and with each other. About the Position As a dental assistant with us, you will have a varied role with tasks including: Assisting with treatments X-rays Cleaning and polishing Reception and administrative work Patient scheduling Sterilization work We're Looking for Someone Who Is a trained dental assistant Speaks and writes Swedish fluently Is service-oriented, responsible, and flexible Enjoyed working both independently and as part of a team What We Offer A modern clinic in central Umeå A safe and positive work environment Opportunity for professional development within your role Good employment terms and employee benefits Since it is vacation season, our response time may take a bit longer than usual. We will get back to you as soon as we are able. We welcome your application – we look forward to hearing from you! About Praktikertjänst Praktikertjänst was founded over 65 years ago and is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers. We have 750 clinics, from Vittangi in the north to Ystad in the south, run by practitioners who together own all of Praktikertjänst. We are convinced that this creates commitment, participation, focus on quality, continuity, and skill development – and is an important reason why we consistently rank at the top for both satisfied patients and employees. With us, you receive a secure employment with excellent benefits and good opportunities for both personal and professional development. We know that our employees' well-being is the foundation for satisfied patients and, in the long run, a healthier society.
Support Assistant at Kandidatvägen, Disability Care Services
Disability Care Services in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, unlocks and strengthens people's ability to live independent lives. Regular housing is organized within Disability Care Services, which includes short-term supervision, short-term residential care, respite services, home care, and a National Upper Secondary School for children and youth. We also offer daily activities/employment, residential support, and dependency resource teams for adults over 18 years old. Kandidatvägen is a short-term residential facility under the LSS (Swedish Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) located at Ålidhem, surrounded by forests, playgrounds, and a library nearby. The purpose of the service is to offer youth and young adults with physical and mental disabilities an environmental change, community, and the opportunity to develop their independence while providing relief to family members. Here you will work with individualized support where every interaction matters, and where you, together with engaged colleagues, contribute to creating a meaningful and safe everyday life for our youth. Do you want to be part of us? Your Work Tasks At Kandidatvägen, you work to strengthen the youth's ability to live as independently as possible. Your tasks vary and can include both social and physical support. You plan and implement meaningful activities and help create a safe and stimulating environment. Your duties also include assistance with personal hygiene, household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and dishwashing, as well as daily administrative tasks and documentation. The work involves being active throughout the day, and transfers may occur. You also need to be prepared to handle situations where disruptive behavior, threats, or violence may occur. You collaborate with colleagues and maintain professional conduct toward service users, family members, and other stakeholders. Collaboration and joint planning with other support and care services take place. Work is scheduled for days, evenings, weekends, and includes on-call combinations. Who Are You? We are looking for someone who is calm, confident, and committed, with the youth at the center of focus. You have good collaboration skills and maintain professional conduct. You are stress-resilient and handle challenging situations calmly, even with disruptive behaviors. Furthermore, you are flexible and solution-focused, with the ability to adapt and create a meaningful everyday life for the youth. Since several of our youth use sign language and assistive devices in their communication, we would like you to have experience working with this. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Requirements Qualified nursing assistant, social worker, preschool teacher, or other education that the employer deems equivalent Experience working with people with disabilities Good knowledge of Swedish, spoken and written, to communicate with service users, family members, and colleagues, as well as to document according to the service's procedures Merits Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Sign Language as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (TAKK) Experience with Low-Arousal Behavior management (LAB) Experience working with youth/young adults with disabilities Other According to law, everyone working in activities with children and youth under 18 years of age must present a valid criminal record check from the police at the time of employment. You can order such a check digitally from the police website: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/ To ensure that individuals invited for interviews are the best matches for what we seek, we use screening questions. The screening questions are based on the requirements and merits stated for the position, and you answer them as part of your application. It is therefore important that you answer the screening questions and do not refer to your CV/cover letter. NOTE! Do you have protected personal information? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or at [email protected], and they will help you with a secure application process. We look forward to receiving your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 valuable employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Working with us, you will be engaged in socially important tasks where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural hub that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can learn what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing, and perhaps we are looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer favorable conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Salary Specialist, Permanent
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, and it was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close at hand. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, something that promotes a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a society in transformation. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Position Description The position is located in the HR Unit, which is the university's central HR function with the mandate to drive, coordinate, and support the development of employer policy and HR processes. As a Salary Specialist, you will be part of a team of 10 knowledgeable and engaged colleagues who provide consultative support to managers, HR, and employees on salary-related matters. We offer you a creative and inspiring environment full of expertise where you, as a Salary Specialist, will have an independent and outward-facing role supporting the organization with salary-related issues. Umeå University offers, among other things, flexible working hours, wellness time, and the opportunity to combine stimulating work tasks with a balanced life situation. More information about Umeå University and its benefits can be found here. Responsibilities You interpret and provide information about the regulations and procedures concerning employment terms, leave, sick leave, vacation, taxation, etc. Your responsibilities include administering salaries, compensation, and fees in the personnel and payroll system Primula. The work also involves contact and close collaboration with other authorities, such as those dealing with tax and social insurance matters. Your approach is consultative toward managers, HR, and employees. Qualifications We are looking for you who: have a vocational education (YH) in the salary field or equivalent education or experience that the employer deems equivalent have experience working with salary-related matters can express yourself in both Swedish and English, orally and in writing The position requires that you are service-oriented and have the ability to see the bigger picture, are organized and thorough. You have good collaboration skills and work well both independently and in a team. Furthermore, we see that you are driven in your daily work, are reliable, and have high integrity. Meritorious experience includes: working as a consultative support interpreting laws, agreements, and regulations working in large administrative systems such as Primula, SAP, and Agresso. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Terms The position is full-time with start date by agreement. A probationary period may apply. Application Your application should be submitted through Umeå University's recruitment system Varbi and must be received by Umeå University by September 3, 2026. In this recruitment, you apply only with your CV. In the application form, you will be asked to answer questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your skills and experience related to the advertised position. For more information, contact Area Manager Maria Bergling via email: [email protected] or phone: 090-7867168 We look forward to receiving your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are sales representatives: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
Nursing Assistant, Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation produce results. Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology (CFOG) Västerbotten is a regional organization that includes and coordinates the region's three hospitals. The center comprises units at the region's three hospitals with a total of approximately 250 employees. CFOG is a University healthcare unit and conducts research in collaboration with Umeå University. CFOG operates with a county-wide process-oriented approach and jointly ensures that people in Västerbotten have access to specialist maternity care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, postpartum home care, gynecological clinic, gynecological surgery, tumor surgery, and robotic surgery. The unit in Umeå has approximately 1800 deliveries per year and is also a center for prematurity from week 22 as well as tumor surgery for the entire northern healthcare region. We now wish to strengthen the team at CFOG in Umeå with an additional nursing assistant for rotation between our labor and delivery ward and postpartum/gynecological care. We work in teams around patients, where nursing assistants, midwives, and physicians collaborate together to provide patients with the best possible care. We strive for good interactions with both patients and colleagues. 1 position(s). RESPONSIBILITIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. You work professionally and keep the patient in focus. Nursing assistant work involves addressing patients' specific care needs. You participate in care during labor and collaborate closely with our midwives and physicians. Labor care focuses on balancing the birthing woman's autonomy with medical risks for both mother and child. In postpartum/gynecological care, you work closely with midwives and physicians to provide the family with a secure start through good care of mother and baby. The nursing assistant role requires you to independently perform the tasks you are responsible for. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you with an approved nursing assistant education. Since nursing assistant has been a protected title as of July 1, 2023, you need to provide documentation from the National Board of Health and Welfare. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as a nursing assistant, in both postpartum care and labor and delivery. As a nursing assistant with us, you work at a fast pace with varied tasks that require both medical competence and good collaboration skills. The role also demands high flexibility and adaptability, as you need to quickly assess patients' conditions and assist midwives in acute situations. As a person, you have a genuine interest in women's healthcare and the ability to create security while treating our patients and their families with respect and dignity. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Selection and interviews are ongoing; we welcome your application today! Employment type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-09-01, end date: 2027-08-31. Work schedule: Shift work. Learn more about our benefits for working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with various backgrounds. Regarding recruitment efforts, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Interim Department Manager, Geriatric Center, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Geriatric Center is a specialist clinic for patients requiring both acute and subacute geriatric care and rehabilitation. A comprehensive assessment of the elderly patient's medical, physical, mental, and social functioning during illness, as well as functional capacity, is performed by a multidisciplinary team, known as Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA). Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation are conducted with the patient's individual needs in focus. The target population is people 65 years and older with multiple conditions (multimorbidity) combined with the consequences of aging, requiring specialized care and rehabilitation. The Geriatric Center brings together several different professions in effective collaboration across and within departments. We focus on subacute general geriatric care and rehabilitation, as well as fast-track care with patient transfers from MAVA and the Infectious Diseases Clinic. We provide psychogeriatric specialized care, treatment, and rehabilitation for people with cognitive diseases and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) regardless of age. Additionally, we provide orthogeriatric acute and subacute care and rehabilitation. We also offer outpatient services including a psychogeriatric clinic, an osteoporosis clinic with bone density measurement, and specialist teams working in homes with people suffering from dementia, multimorbidity, and orthopedic conditions. As our current Department Manager at General Geriatrics is on parental leave, we are seeking an interim department manager to start by agreement and currently through February 15, 2028. As Department Manager at General Geriatrics, you will, together with another Department Manager, lead a team of approximately 70 employees who value close collaboration and responsibility with freedom. Together with engaged and experienced colleagues, you will have the opportunity to lead and drive development while being a team player in operational and collegial collaboration. If, like us, you believe in our guiding principles—close, skilled, and enabling—you will be an important contributor alongside us, and we look forward to your application! Selection and interviews take place continuously throughout the application period, so we welcome your application as soon as possible! 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a department manager with us, you see the whole picture and potential and take us forward with courage. You serve as a role model, working to create shared visions and unlock agency in your operations. You challenge and question while encouraging and highlighting your employees. We want to support you in being courageous, open, and action-oriented. You take responsibility for your operations within your authority and represent the employer by leading and developing toward decided goals for the Region's benefit. As a department manager, your operations manager is your direct supervisor who leads and distributes work. You are part of the Geriatric Center's management group, which means you are an active participant in strategic work. You will work closely with the Assistant Department Manager, and together you are responsible for the operations' goals and mission. You will also work closely with the HR Partner, controller, other support functions, and management colleagues. We will tailor the introduction to your needs, and you will have opportunities for professional development in leadership through the leadership programs that Region Västerbotten arranges. QUALIFICATIONS You have higher education or other education/experience that the employer deems equivalent. You also have experience working as a manager, preferably including operations, personnel, and budget responsibility. It is advantageous if you have worked in a leadership position in an acute operation with 24/7 staffing and during major change initiatives where you have implemented some form of process work. Experience in geriatrics is an extra plus. We would like you to have some form of leadership training, with Region Västerbotten's leadership program "Managers of Tomorrow" being particularly valued. Computer skills and experience with Office programs are also required. You are confident in your leadership and as a person you are organized, strategic, stress-resilient, and driven. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. In this recruitment, we may conduct occupational psychological testing. Employment form: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start: Start by agreement. Working hours: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for those working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media salespeople, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Nursing Assistant, Orthopedic Geriatrics, Geriatric Center, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Geriatric Center is a specialist clinic for patients requiring both acute and planned geriatric care and rehabilitation. A comprehensive assessment of the elderly patient's medical, physical, mental, and social functional capacity in case of illness is performed by interprofessional teams. Diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation are conducted in inpatient and outpatient care with the patient's individual needs in focus. Department 4 provides orthopedic geriatric acute and subacute care and rehabilitation. We are now seeking a new colleague for a permanent position. Could this be you? All our new colleagues go through our introduction program together with experienced colleagues over 4 weeks so that you gain good insight, understanding, and basic confidence in your role. The work mainly involves working day, evening, and weekend shifts and possibly night shifts if needed and by agreement according to an AB schedule. Selection and interviews are ongoing, so welcome to submit your application today! 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. As a nursing assistant on Geriatrics 4, you will have a developing, educational, and varied work experience in a team with job satisfaction. With us, nursing assistants have an important and natural role in the nursing care team, and your work contributes to patient-safe care of high quality. To grow in your professional role and provide the best care, we believe it is important to enjoy your work and have opportunities for continuous development. As a nursing assistant, care work with a rehabilitation approach is fundamental, and you are an important part of the team's work in supporting patients to become more independent and engaged in their daily lives. The work is performed in close collaboration with nurses, but the team also includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and doctors, as well as social workers and dietitians when needed. QUALIFICATIONS You have nursing assistant training and a completed acute care course. You enjoy working with the elderly and put the patient first, have good bedside manner, and adapt your care to the patient's different needs during the care process. You are interested in rehabilitation and in encouraging patients to be active and engaged in their daily lives. You are willing to take initiative, are easy to work with, and are curious about new challenges. You feel a sense of responsibility and thrive in an environment with varying tasks and changing intensity. You work together with nurses, doctors, and paramedical staff, but also have a significant portion of your workday working independently, where cooperation and initiative skills as well as flexibility and attention to detail are qualities we value. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. As of July 1, 2023, nursing assistant is a protected job title. This means you need a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare to use the title nursing assistant in health and care. You apply for a certificate of protected job title for nursing assistant from the National Board of Health and Welfare. If you have already received this certificate, we ask that you attach it to your application. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, Start date: Start date by agreement. Working hours: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for those working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore respectfully decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.