Sales Associate at Albrekts Guld in Umeå
Are you our next star in sales? We are now hiring a sales associate for Albrekts Guld in Umeå! Are you a driven and service-oriented person with a genuine interest in sales and customer service? We are looking for someone who puts the customer first and goes the extra mile to exceed their expectations! If you thrive in a role where you can take responsibility and make a difference - then you might be the person we're looking for! We are looking for someone who: Is passionate about sales and always sees opportunities. Has experience in retail or other sales and service roles. Is responsible, thorough, and enjoys working in a dynamic environment. Has a natural sense of service and enjoys meeting people. Is flexible, solution-oriented, and can work both independently and as part of a team. As a sales associate with us, you take pride in exceeding customer expectations in service, product knowledge, pricing, and store environment. You see upselling as a natural way to create added value for our customers. We offer a position in a committed team that works together to achieve the store's goals. We value your personal qualities and the fact that you are driven by personal interaction. Having a positive attitude, sales experience, and enjoying working at a fast pace are essential for success in this role. This position is a permanent employment of 6.5 hours/week starting with a 6-month probationary period, plus a temporary position of 2.17 hours/week for 6 months, with the possibility of extension. Start date by agreement. If this sounds interesting, we welcome your application! We conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so the position may be filled before the final application deadline. This position is contingent on it not being needed by a permanent employee/colleague with priority rights. The Golden Heights group, which includes Iduna AB with the store chains Guldfynd, Hallbergs Guld, and Albrekts Guld, is a market leader in Sweden for gold jewelry and accessories. The assortment consists of gold, silver, and costume jewelry with watches and gift items as supplements. Today, IDUNA is represented throughout Sweden through Guldfynd with 118 stores, Hallbergs Guld with 33 stores, and Albrekts Guld with 36 stores. Since 2015, Lyxxa in Väla Helsingborg is also part of the group. The Golden Heights group has approximately 1,465 employees, including part-time staff. Turnover in 2020 was approximately 1.6 billion SEK. The group company in Finland consists of Kultajousi with 71 stores, and Westerback and Alexander Tillander with one store each.
Personal Assistant Needed for Cheerful and Outgoing Girl
My name is Elma and I am 8 years old. I am a cheerful and outgoing girl who loves music and spending time with people. I live together with my mom, dad, and older brother in a house in Sävar. I am looking for someone who can help me with my daily life, as I am neither able to speak nor move on my own. I love food but also need to be fed through a button in my stomach to feel completely full. On school days during the day and when I come home in the afternoon, I need your help. I will also need you during weekends and school holidays. Your tasks will be to help me play, exercise, and take care of my basic needs. Right now I am looking for a female assistant who wants to work a temporary position with me starting immediately and lasting about two months. It is a 4-week rotating schedule where work hours are weekday daytime, afternoon/evening, and one weekend per four weeks. The workplace is in Sävar. There are good bus connections and the bus stop is close to the workplace. The position is approximately 78%. Since the user is under 18 years old, we as an employer will require a criminal record check. About the Employer Brukarkooperativet i Umeå is a cooperative association that has been active since 1999. We are a serious care provider that delivers personal assistance on behalf of our members, and we constantly keep our members in focus. We are the only IfA-certified care provider in Umeå – which is proof that the assistance we provide is of high quality. Brukarkooperativet i Umeå is searching for new employees who want to enable our members to live "A free life every day with personal assistance". We offer an attractive workplace characterized by community, commitment, expertise, and security. We believe in education and personal development. If this is a job for you, do not hesitate to submit your application to [email protected] containing a personal letter, CV, and references. Mark your application with reference number temporary position 140. The hiring process is ongoing and the position may therefore be filled before the application deadline has passed.
Terminal Operations Manager (1-Year Contract) at DSV Road AB, Umeå
DSV is a dynamic workplace that promotes unity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity and with respect for different cultures and individuals' dignity and rights. When you join DSV, you work for one of the very best-performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You will be part of a skilled company with close to 160,000 employees in over 90 countries, working passionately to deliver fantastic customer experiences and high-quality services. We strive to be at the forefront of efforts toward a more sustainable future for our industry and to conduct business on nature's terms. DSV in Umeå is seeking an Operations Manager for a one-year contract to replace an employee on parental leave. The role involves leading and developing our terminal operations in Umeå together with the Terminal Manager. If you want to be part of our continued work – we warmly welcome you to submit your application! The Operations Manager role at DSV's terminal in Umeå suits you if you are driven to create the best possible quality and the highest productivity possible through decisive action and good leadership. The work tasks are varied, ranging from everyday operational tasks to more strategic matters. It is a responsible and stimulating position where there is opportunity for personal development. In this role, you have ongoing contact with several other functions within DSV and you drive development work within your area of responsibility together with the Terminal Manager. Your responsibilities include: Leading and directing daily operations (including daily meetings according to LEAN/100 principles) Ensuring that work methods, processes, and reporting procedures are followed Monitoring established goals and results, and addressing any shortcomings and deviations in your area (escalate to manager if necessary) Developing good collaboration with other departments and units Ensuring that we have the right level of competence within your area of responsibility Conducting development conversations with employees and holding information meetings for your group of employees at regular intervals Ensuring that guidelines regarding SAM (Systematic Work Environment Management) are followed Ensuring that equipment is maintained and serviced according to plan Managing property and security contracts We are looking for someone with experience in operations management and who shares our ambition to have satisfied customers and employees. You thrive as a leader and we want you to act as a good role model by being loyal, fair, and taking action on problems that arise. You are goal-oriented and have an aptitude for motivating and engaging both yourself and others As a person, you are confident and stable You have the ability to drive yourself forward and you are thorough and prefer a clear structure You are a good communicator You have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written You have good knowledge of MS Office and experience using system support in your work Information and Application The role is a full-time contract position (1 year) with start as soon as possible. The location is Umeå. For questions, you are welcome to contact Josefin Adolfsson, Terminal Manager, at [email protected]. Applications are handled on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline of August 31, 2026, so please submit your application as soon as possible. The recruitment process includes screening, interview, and reference checks. As part of the recruitment process, a background check is conducted on final candidates. We look forward to receiving your application!
Administrator Temporary Position, BFM, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen one another. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. Image and Functional Medicine (BFM) Västerbotten operates extensive activities at Norrland University Hospital in Umeå, Skellefteå Hospital, and Lycksele Hospital, as well as at health centers in southern Lapland. BFM Västerbotten is responsible for diagnostic radiological imaging examinations including nuclear medicine, mammography, and advanced peripheral and neuroradiological intervention. Our equipment includes seven MR cameras, nine computed tomography systems, two PET/CT systems, and one cyclotron. The clinic performs approximately 190,000 examinations per year. A significant portion of our operations consists of on-call work conducted at local, regional, and national levels. Research is conducted in collaboration with Umeå University with a focus on fMRI and nuclear medicine with PET/CT, including ongoing international collaborative projects. In collaboration with the university, we also conduct training for physicians and radiologic technologists. The clinic employs just under 300 staff members. Image and Functional Medicine is fully digitalized, meaning all image and referral management is conducted electronically using the Sectra/RIS system. We are an open and creative workplace where we regularly develop and test new ideas together. Currently, there are 21 secretaries working in the region. 1 position(s). RESPONSIBILITIES As an administrator with us, you provide important service and enable efforts that impact many. We work in the image and medical records system Sectra/RIS. You will be part of a cheerful team in an important part of our organization where you work closely with various professional categories. You will support operations with referral registration, appointment scheduling, telephone service for patients and other care units, as well as other administrative work such as improvement and development initiatives. You will be offered varied and diverse work as we rotate between different tasks. QUALIFICATIONS For this position, you need experience in health and medical care with an administrative focus or training as a medical secretary/care administrator. You have good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written. You are a positive and service-oriented person who enjoys a varied environment and can easily adapt to what the situation requires. You are responsible, empathetic, and can communicate pedagogically with many different people. Employment Type: Fixed-term position. Duration: Starting date - By agreement. Learn 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 view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing 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 materials by mail.
Extra Work and Temporary Positions in Disability Care, Fall 2026
Disability Care in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, unlocks and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life. Would you like meaningful and rewarding extra work? We offer flexible extra positions and temporary assignments within various activities in Umeå, Hörnefors, Sävar, Holmsund, and Obbola. Working with us means meeting people who need your help, support, and commitment. Feel free to check out our Instagram account Jobba i omsorgen: @jobbaiomsorgen to get an insight into what it's like to work in care and welfare at Umeå Municipality. What does the job involve? Within disability care, you work with people who have mental, physical, and intellectual disabilities. Your mission is to strengthen each individual's ability to live as independently as possible. Common work tasks include assisting with daily activities, leisure activities, social contacts, personal hygiene, and medication. You may work at group homes or service apartments, short-term housing and respite care for children and young people, day activities, residential support, or personal assistance. Working hours vary depending on the activity and may include days, evenings, weekends, on-call shifts, and waking nights. Want to know more about the work and our workplaces? See a slideshow about working in disability care We're looking for someone who: Is at least 18 years old. Preferably has previous care experience or relevant education, but it is not a requirement. Is positive, attentive, curious, and has a genuine interest in people. Has strong work ethics and can work both independently and as part of a team. Preferably holds a class B driver's license, as it is needed in some of our activities. Has good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. This is a requirement to be able to communicate, document, and receive medication delegation. Practical information: We verify ID documents for all candidates before employment. Before an employment offer, you must provide an extract from the police criminal record register. We recommend ordering it now so you have it available later in the process. There are two different types depending on whether you will be working with individuals over or under 18 years of age. Work in the home with elderly and people with disabilities, e-service | Swedish Police Authority Work with children with disabilities | Swedish Police Authority Click "Apply for the job" to create your application. We welcome CVs and cover letters. Selection, interviews, and placement are ongoing, so submit your application as soon as possible. We do not accept applications via email or mail. Please note that an interview invitation may end up in your spam folder. Do you have a protected ID? Contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or [email protected] and they will help you with a secure application process. Contact information: Email: [email protected], Phone: 090-16 10 83. Phone hours: Mondays 1–3 p.m. and Thursdays 1–3 p.m. (Thursdays only 1–3 p.m. between weeks 25–32). We look forward to receiving your application!
Nurse, Orthopedic Department, Skellefteå
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 Orthopedic Department in Skellefteå has 16 care beds and operates both planned and acute care year-round. We care for patients of all ages, from 18 years and up, and we work in multiprofessional teams where nursing care and medical treatment work together around the patient. The high patient flow means variation in both work tasks and care periods – from shorter interventions to longer care courses. We are a pleasant work group with an open and inclusive climate where we care for each other. In close collaboration with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, nursing assistants, and nurses, we create a safe and developmental work environment. We work in a structured way with clear routines that provide support in daily work, while there is also room for new thinking and development. With us, you get the opportunity to make your own decisions and grow both in your professional role and as a person. We are now seeking nurses for permanent employment and longer-term temporary assignments. With us, you are offered working hours according to your preferred schedule with rotation shifts. You will receive structured introduction tailored to your experience, to give you the best possible start with us. After the introduction, you will be assigned a mentor to support your continued development. You also have the opportunity to participate in our internal orthopedics training, the clinic's further education courses, and the introduction year for newly qualified nurses. Does this sound interesting? You are warmly welcome to apply – we look forward to telling you more about our operations and getting to know you. 3 position(s). WORK TASKS As a nurse with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that makes people feel safe. You work close to the patient and the work involves identifying risks, assessing, addressing, and evaluating the patient's various nursing care needs. We work in fast care chains where mobilization and return to previous life are sought quickly after surgery. As a nurse with us, you perform nursing tasks for an acute care department such as medication management, medical equipment, patient and family conversations, and planning. In the department, you will have the opportunity to learn a great deal about orthopedics with trauma care, fracture surgery, and caring for acute illnesses. We care for a large variety of patients where we treat more than just the fracture. This means that as a nurse you get incredible breadth regarding all types of care and illnesses. Here it is your and your colleagues' knowledge and commitment that creates the conditions for good nursing care with the Patient at the center. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking you as a curious and engaged colleague who contributes knowledge and joy. You feel responsibility for the patient's well-being and the continued development of the operation. You are a registered nurse with an interest in Orthopedics and acute care. You look forward to a wide variety of patients, a range of work tasks, and varying intensity. You enjoy collaborating with different people in different professions and actively contribute to a good work environment through your knowledge and skills. Together we can work wonders! Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Until further notice, start date: According to 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 an even gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In relation to the recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly 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.
Elementary School Teacher Grades K-3, Flurkmarks School
Flurkmarks School is a recently renovated school approximately 12 miles outside Umeå with students from pre-K through grade 6. Safety and well-being are two foundational pillars of the school's operations. All staff members share responsibility for all children. We actively work to ensure that all students and staff know each other. This is facilitated through mentor programs, field trip days, and collaboration with various themed activities. The work is characterized by the principle that all people have equal value. Employment Information This position is a full-time substitute contract starting as soon as possible by agreement through June 16, 2027. Your Responsibilities In this role, you will be the classroom teacher for grades K-1. Your task as an elementary school teacher is to plan and deliver instruction based on the curriculum as a classroom teacher, as well as to engage in broader planning with colleagues. You will individually and collaboratively with colleagues monitor, evaluate, and analyze instruction, as well as assess and document students' academic development. You are responsible for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports student achievement. As a teacher, you are responsible for communicating with students and guardians about the student's academic progress. About You You are a clear classroom leader with the ability to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment with structure and context for all students. You are well-versed in the school's policy documents. You differentiate and vary instruction based on student needs. You share your knowledge and experiences to contribute to collaborative learning. An important part of the teacher role is building strong relationships with students, colleagues, and guardians. Personal suitability is given significant weight. Requirements Certified elementary school teacher with certification for grades K-3 Have or have applied for teacher licensure Experience working with children and students Fluent Swedish language skills, both spoken and written, and good English skills Valid background check clearance Class B driver's license and access to your own vehicle Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, so we welcome your application today! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 dedicated 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 engage in important societal tasks where you contribute to keeping Umeå safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural hub that offers a richer life beyond work as well. Here you can experience what it's like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and perhaps we need just you? Do you want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Nurse, Gynecology Clinic 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. Centrum för obstetrik och gynekologi (CFOG) Västerbotten is a regional organization with approximately 250 employees total, with units at the region's three hospitals that collaborate together. CFOG operates with a regional cross-boundary process-oriented approach, and the hospitals in the region jointly ensure that people in Västerbotten have access to high-quality care in obstetrics and gynecology. CFOG in Umeå comprises specialist midwifery care, delivery, postpartum ward, postpartum clinic, gynecology clinic, gynecological surgery, tumor surgery, and robotic surgery. The mission includes basic healthcare, normal pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, delivery, and fetal diagnostics within our own healthcare area. We are now seeking a nurse for a temporary position in our Gynecology Clinic team in Umeå. At the gynecology clinic, midwives, nurses, doctors, social workers, physiotherapists, and administrative staff collaborate around the patient. We strive to provide excellent care for both patients and colleagues. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a nurse with us, you contribute to providing excellent care and helping people feel better. You work professionally and place the patient at the center of focus. Nursing work involves attending to patients' medical and specific care needs and planning and prioritizing the measures to be implemented. You participate in telephone advice, care for outpatient clinic patients, and assist during clinic procedures. Nursing work includes participation in abortion procedures. The role of nurse also requires your ability to lead and motivate other care personnel to create a good work environment together and offer quality care. The work requires the ability to independently solve problems and make ongoing decisions. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a licensed nurse. Experience in gynecological care is a merit. You have good judgment, pronounced teamwork ability, and the ability to be flexible in your professional role. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis—welcome to submit your application today! Employment type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-10-01. The position is a temporary role until 2027-12-31, ending: 2027-12-31. Read 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 view 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 respectfully 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.
Dental Hygienist at Public Dental Care, Umeå Region
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. Do you want to be part of shaping the future of dental care? Here at Public Dental Care, we are at the forefront of research and development and have close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University. Within Public Dental Care, there is a wide range of areas of expertise. We offer both general and specialist dental care and also participate in the clinical training of dentists, dental hygienists, dental nurses, and dental technicians. We work in modern and well-equipped facilities and are located in several places throughout the county. We are proud of our range of wellness activities and of course you receive a wellness allowance. We are now recruiting dental hygienists for Umeå, Nordmaling, and Vindeln (temporary position). We provide modern and health-oriented dental care for both children and adults and are looking for you to make a difference. Here you have the opportunity to work with quality dental care in an operation where commitment, development, and patient focus are central. Please indicate in your application which locations you are most interested in. Umeå is a city in constant development. Here, innovation and job satisfaction are combined with quality of life, nature, and a rich cultural life. You are always close to nature in Umeå – ski trails, riverside walks, cycling paths, and paddling are just minutes away. It is a city full of ideas, energy, and confidence in the future. You can feel it in the cafés, in cultural life, and in the workplace. Here you not only get meaningful work but also a daily life where there is time and space for more than just work. Nordmaling is located by the sea, south of Umeå, with good commuting options by bus and train. For those who choose to settle in Nordmaling, an active life awaits with proximity to both forests, sea, and city life. Vindeln has much to offer: quality of life, nature, safety, and good work-life balance. There is an opportunity to live spaciously, often with your own plot or nature right outside your door. Vindelälven, one of the country's pristine national rivers, offers opportunities for magnificent nature experiences year-round such as fishing, hiking, paddling, or just enjoying the silence – right after the workday ends. In winter, Buberget offers slopes ranging from black to green runs for the whole family to enjoy. Regardless of where in Public Dental Care you work, you are part of a large operation where good working environment, development, inclusion, and wonderful camaraderie are guiding principles. Together we create dental care that makes a difference. We work with the recruitment process on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible, but no later than September 13. Welcome with your application! 4 position(s). WORK DUTIES As a dental hygienist with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that makes people feel secure. We offer varied work with patients of all ages and you will work with both health promotion, prevention, and disease treatment measures. With us, you receive thorough introductory training in your new role with good development opportunities and the chance to work within your areas of interest. As a newly graduated professional, you have access to clinical supervision and support so you can develop and grow into your professional role. As a dental hygienist, you work independently and perform examinations and treatments such as caries and periodontal disease, and identify, assess, and plan oral health interventions. Outreach dental care and preventive work at child health centers and schools may also be part of your duties. We are proud of the collaboration that exists between our clinics. It contributes to good development opportunities and may mean that work at more than one of the workplaces may become relevant. We use computerized scheduling and patient records T4 as well as the voice recognition tool Voxit Vocal. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a licensed dental hygienist, or who are about to complete your dental hygiene education. We value that you are committed, knowledgeable, and passionate about performing your work with high quality and customer satisfaction. You are responsible and see caring for patients as a natural part of the work. This includes the ability to understand the patient's needs from a holistic perspective. You communicate easily and have good ability to organize and prioritize your work. You are flexible with the ability to take your own responsibility and are driven by a desire to develop. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Start date by agreement. Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/when-you-work-with-us/benefits We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly 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 send your application documents by mail.
Music Teacher Grades 4-9, Hagaskolan
We have a shared strategy for education in our municipality: to create a coherent educational pathway that contributes to increased equity, improved academic results, and attractive education. With us, all children, young people, 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 provide 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. Hagaskolan in central Umeå is an F–9 school with adapted primary school grades 1–6 and hearing services. We have approximately 600 students and 100 educators at the school. We have access to a full-time IT pedagogue on school grounds and we continuously use technology as a tool in learning. Hagaskolan is one of Umeå Municipality's practice schools, which means we receive student teachers during the academic year for their practical training (VFU). Curious about what it looks like with us? Click here! We are now recruiting a music teacher! Employment Form The position is a temporary contract, part-time 75%, with planned start as soon as possible by agreement until 2026-10-05. There may be a possibility for extension. Job Responsibilities In this role, you will teach music primarily for grades 4-6 and 7-9. Your task as a primary school teacher is to plan and conduct instruction based on the curriculum, as well as engage in broader planning together with colleagues. You will individually and together with colleagues follow up, evaluate, and analyze instruction, as well as assess and document students' learning development. You are responsible for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that contributes to students' goal achievement. As a teacher, you are responsible for informing students and guardians about the student's learning development and, when appropriate, individually or together with a colleague, take on mentoring responsibilities. Qualifications Teacher certification and authorization to teach music in primary school Experience teaching music in primary school Valid criminal record clearance Good knowledge of Swedish language in speech and writing About You You are a clear leader in the classroom with the ability to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, structure, and context for all students. You are well versed in the school's governing documents. You differentiate and vary instruction based on students' needs. You share your knowledge and experiences to contribute to collegial learning. An important part of the teaching role is building good relationships with students, colleagues, and guardians. Personal suitability is given great weight. We warmly welcome your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 dedicated employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you get to work on socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be 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's like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and perhaps we need just you? Do you want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and excellent opportunities for development for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
German & English Teacher Grades 7-9, Carlslundsskolan
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, young people, 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 employees who conduct 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. Carlslundsskolan is a new upper secondary school that opened in fall 2024 in the Carlslund area. The municipality's adapted primary school for grades 7–9 is an integrated part of the school. Carlslundsskolan is one of Umeå Municipality's practice schools, which means that during the school year it receives teacher students for their work-based training (VFU). Interested in seeing what it's like with us? Click here! We are now seeking a passionate teacher of German and English who wants to develop our students' language skills! Responsibilities In this position, you will teach grades 6-9 in German and English, and serve as a mentor in grade 8. Your task as a primary school teacher is to plan instruction based on the curriculum, as well as conduct broader planning together with colleagues. You will individually and together with colleagues follow up, evaluate, and analyze instruction, as well as assess and document students' knowledge development. You are responsible for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that contributes to students' goal achievement. As a teacher, you are responsible for informing students and guardians about the student's knowledge development. About You You are a clear leader in the classroom with the ability to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment with structure and context for all students. You are well versed in the school's governing documents. You differentiate and vary instruction based on students' needs. You share your knowledge and experience to contribute to collegial learning. An important part of the teaching role is building good relationships with students, colleagues, and guardians. Personal suitability is given considerable weight. Requirements Teacher certification and subject eligibility in German and English for grades 7-9. Experience teaching at the upper secondary level, including grading. Valid extract from the criminal record register. Good command of Swedish language, both spoken and written. Employment Type This position is a temporary contract, 70% part-time, from 2026-10-26 through 2027-06-14. 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 socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. 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 experience what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Moving - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for exactly 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 to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Nursing Assistants, Night Shift, Nordstjärnan Care and Housing Residence
Elder care in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that liberates and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life through proximity and collaboration. Nordstjärnan at Marieberg, approximately 6 km from central Umeå, is a newly built care and housing residence that, together with a preschool and a production kitchen, forms a unique collaborative facility in Umeå. The building has four floors and accommodates a care and housing residence with 60 apartments. On the entrance level, there is a plaza with a café and stage where children and residents can participate in joint activities such as art exhibitions, singing, or Lucia processions. The preschool's studios can be used by both the children and the elderly. The surrounding area has access to forest and nature. The grounds feature a greenhouse that everyone can enjoy. The building also has a winter garden with the possibility of indoor cultivation during winter. Now you have the chance to become part of our team! We are seeking two nursing assistants for night shifts at Nordstjärnan care and housing residence. Your responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for providing our residents with good, safe, and secure care based on their individual needs. The tasks include assistance with personal care, meals, and medication management. Under the delegation of a responsible nurse, you will perform medical tasks and be responsible for documenting completed interventions, measures, and the residents' health status in accordance with current procedures. You will contribute to a meaningful and safe daily life through a professional approach and good conduct. As a contact person, you will work with the resident's participation and self-determination in focus, and ensure that interventions are carried out with high quality in accordance with care decisions and implementation plans. About you When meeting with residents, high competence is required, based on personal suitability, maturity, and good empathetic ability. You demonstrate strong commitment to both residents and the operation in your relationships and daily work. You enjoy working independently and are both patient and resourceful. At the same time, you have a good ability to collaborate and cooperate with colleagues, relatives, and other professionals. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. For all positions, we are looking for someone who is a trained nursing assistant with experience working in elder care. To communicate with residents, relatives, and colleagues, write and access care documentation, and receive medication delegation, you must have good knowledge of the Swedish language both orally and in writing. Heavy lifting occurs; patient transfer equipment must be used. Smoking occurs in the workplace, so you should not have a smoking allergy. Other information One position: permanent, full-time, starting as soon as possible by agreement. Working hours scheduled for night shifts with weekend service. One position: temporary contract, full-time, starting as soon as possible by agreement until 2027-01-31. Working hours scheduled for night shifts with weekend service. We accept applications through registration in our recruitment system, not via email or mail. Click "Apply for the job" to submit an application. We verify ID documents for candidates we interview. Before offering employment, we ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal record register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. We look forward to receiving your application, and warmly welcome you! 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 core values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be part of important societal tasks where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience 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 fair 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.
University Lecturer in Literature Studies
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 variety of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research within several scientific fields, and it is here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors 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, which 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, it is about conducting research about – and in the midst of – a society in transition. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. The Department of Culture and Media Studies is part of Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities and has approximately 70 employees. A unique combination of subject areas makes the department a creative environment at the intersection of art, culture, literature and media. The department conducts internationally recognized research of high quality. For more information, please visit: https://www.umu.se/kultmed The Department of Culture and Media Studies is advertising a position as a substitute university lecturer in literature studies. The position is full-time starting January 1, 2027. Job Duties The job duties include teaching, supervision, examination and professional development. The position mainly concerns teaching and supervision at undergraduate and advanced levels in literature studies and creative writing. In addition, teaching within the framework of teacher training may also be included. Teaching takes place both on campus and online. The job duties also include teaching-related administration as well as personnel, subject and planning meetings. Professional development time is included and corresponds to 20% of working time. Qualifications for Employment as University Lecturer To be eligible for employment as a university lecturer, one must have demonstrated pedagogical aptitude and have obtained a doctorate in literature studies, or have equivalent scientific competence, or have some other professional skill that is significant in relation to the subject content of the position and the work tasks involved in the employment. Good language skills in Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) and English, as well as the ability to teach in these languages, are required for the position. For information on assessment criteria and balancing of assessment criteria, see https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/universitetslektor-i-litteraturvetenskap_944341/ Application Applications must be made via the e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received no later than August 31, 2026. The eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in the employment regulations for teachers at Umeå University: https://www.umu.se/globalassets/fristaende-webbar/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet-fs-1.1--1022-25.pdf Information about which documents should be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' guidelines for applications: https://www.umu.se/contentassets/50940fbdac714459ad8b6a4406596619/humanistiska-fakultetens-anvisningar-for-ansokningar-om-anstallning-och-befordran_okt-25-.pdf Note that digital copies of publications must be attached to the application. For this position, no project plan should be submitted. Other Information The position is a full-time substitute position between January 1, 2027 and January 31, 2028. The place of work is Umeå. High presence in the workplace is a requirement to satisfactorily perform the job duties involved in the position. Umeå University is a state authority, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner/ Further information about the position is provided by University Lecturer Karin S Lindelöf, 090-7869065, [email protected], or HR Coordinator Anette Humby, 090-786 79 56, [email protected] Welcome with your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the basis for learning, creativity and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a sales person: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
Visiting University Lecturer in Pedagogical Work with a Focus on Textile Craft
The Department of Aesthetic Subjects at Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities conducts education and research in the aesthetic subjects of visual art, music, and craft. At the Department of Aesthetic Subjects, just over 40 friendly colleagues work together, united in their commitment to aesthetic subjects. This makes the workplace a creative environment where people with different creative interests meet: wood and textiles, fashion design, image and form, photography, graphic design, sound, music, and music production. For more information, please visit the department's website: https://www.umu.se/institutionen-for-estetiska-amnen/ The Department of Aesthetic Subjects is now recruiting a visiting university lecturer in pedagogical work with a focus on textile craft. Description of Work Tasks The position includes teaching in courses in textile craft and craft didactics, as well as supervision and examination of degree projects, and if applicable, visits to work-integrated learning in teacher education. Teaching in fashion design may also be included. Teaching is at basic and advanced level and takes place both on campus and in internet-based courses. The position includes 80% teaching/administration and 20% professional development. Professional development time is typically used for research. In addition to teaching and research, the position includes teaching-related administration as well as staff, subject, and planning meetings. Eligibility Requirements for Appointment as University Lecturer To be eligible for appointment as a university lecturer, one must have demonstrated pedagogical skill and have completed a doctorate in the educational science field with a focus on textile craft (for example, pedagogical work, didactics), or have equivalent scientific competence, or have some other professional skill that is significant considering the subject content of the position and the work tasks to be included in the employment. Good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written, and the ability to teach in this language is required for the position. For information on eligibility requirements for the position, selection criteria, and evaluation between eligibility requirements, read more here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/vikarierande-universitetslektor-i-pedagogiskt-arbete-med-inriktning-mot-textilslojd_946558/ Application Applications must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and received no later than 2026-08-25. All documents must be submitted electronically. Information on which documents must be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' instructions for applications: https://www.umu.se/contentassets/50940fbdac714459ad8b6a4406596619/humanistiska-fakultetens-anvisningar-for-ansokningar-om-anstallning-och-befordran_okt-25-.pdf Eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in the employment regulations for teachers at Umeå University: https://www.umu.se/globalassets/fristaende-webbar/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet-fs-1.1--1022-25.pdf Note that digital copies of publications must be attached to the application. For this position, no project plan should be submitted. Other Information The position is a temporary position, 100% with start date 2027-02-16 or by agreement, but at the latest until 2027-08-16. The place of work is Umeå. To carry out teaching, participate in seminars and meetings, and fulfill other work tasks included in the position, a high level of physical presence in the environment is required. Umeå University is a state authority, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner/ Further information about the position is provided by: Stina Wikberg, Head of Department, 090-786 58 66, or [email protected], or Anneli Taflin, HR Coordinator, 090-786 89 31, [email protected] Welcome with your application!
Licensed Physical Therapist, Healthcare and Services for Older Adults
The elderly care services in Umeå Municipality aim to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, frees and strengthens people's ability to live independent lives. We are looking for someone interested in flexible and developmental work where the individual is at the center. Our operations and work methods should be characterized by respect for each person's integrity and self-determination. Our values are based on the principles of citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. We are now seeking a physical therapist for Healthcare and Services for Older Adults, care and residential facilities. Your Responsibilities As a physical therapist in elderly care, you will work with rehabilitative interventions in close collaboration with other professionals. You will work to create conditions for individuals to live as independently as possible. The work involves responsibility for assessment, evaluation, assistive device prescriptions, and follow-ups within the physical therapy profession. Guidance of care personnel is also an important part of the work. About You We are looking for a licensed physical therapist. If you have previous experience in municipal healthcare within elderly care, that is a merit. The position requires good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. A category B driver's license is required for the position. You are a positive and committed colleague who wants to contribute to developing our operations. As a person, you have good collaboration skills and enjoy working in a team as well as independently. You have a professional approach and a pleasant manner. You are flexible, can organize your workday, and have a good ability to adapt to changes in operations. Communication and documentation are a large part of the work, which means you need to be able to express yourself well both verbally and in writing. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Pets may be present in the workplace, so you should not have allergies. Other Information A temporary position, full-time, with planned start September 1, 2026, or by agreement until February 28, 2027. Before making an employment offer, we ask you to provide an extract from the police's criminal record register and will verify your license in HOSP. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. We look forward to receiving 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 involved in important societal tasks where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you. Want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that matters to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
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.
Family Caregiver Consultant, Prevention Unit, Elderly Care Services
Many adults in Sweden care for, help, or support a close relative at some point in their lives who is chronically ill, elderly, or has a disability. When this occurs regularly, more than once a month, it is referred to as family caregiving or family care. The Prevention Unit offers and provides support to family caregivers for their own wellbeing. The goal is to improve quality of life, reduce the burden on caregivers, and minimize the risk of caregivers experiencing health problems themselves. Support is available for family caregivers whose relatives are adults living independently. Currently, family caregivers can access support in the form of counseling, health-promoting activities, caregiver training, and flexible relief care. Paid family caregiving is managed by the family caregiver consultant within Prevention. We are now looking for someone who would like to work as a temporary family caregiver consultant with us! Your Responsibilities As a family caregiver consultant, you offer support through individual conversations, information, advice, and guidance based on the caregiver's situation and needs. You plan and conduct training sessions, lectures, and activities, and handle and manage paid family caregiving. An important part of the role is to contribute to the development of the organization based on the national caregiver strategy. An essential part of your role is to collaborate with both internal and external partners, such as social workers, the Senior Square, volunteer coordinators, advocacy organizations, and health and medical services. You help family caregivers find the right support and often serve as a guide to other services when needed. About You You naturally build trusting relationships with family caregivers, their relatives, colleagues, and collaborative partners. You have a genuine commitment to family caregiver support and meet people with attentiveness, respect, and empathy. As a person, you are service-oriented, willing to take initiative, and actively contribute to the organization's development. You have good collaborative skills and thrive working both together with others and independently toward common goals. You are receptive in collaboration with others while being willing to take initiative, express your opinions, and communicate in a clear and constructive manner. You work in a structured manner while remaining flexible when the situation requires it. We place great importance on personal suitability. Requirements Education as a social worker (socionom) Experience working with family caregiver support Knowledge of elderly care services Knowledge of social services operations and relevant legislation Good computer skills Category B driver's license Strong Swedish language skills, both spoken and written Meritorious Advanced education in family caregiver support, preventive work, or motivational interviewing Experience working as a family caregiver consultant We welcome your application today! Employment Information This is a temporary full-time position starting as soon as possible by agreement, ending August 31, 2027. About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 dedicated employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be part of important societal missions where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich offering of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and perhaps we need just you? Want more? We offer good terms, excellent benefits, and great 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.
Coordinator for the Unit for Digital Care and Health Services
Be part of developing the future of elderly care in Umeå! Elderly care in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life through proximity and collaboration. About Us The Unit for Digital Care and Health Services is responsible for installing digital solutions in homes and supporting people in using digital technology. We already have IT technicians who work practically with installation, service, and support. As a coordinator, you will work closely with the technicians and together with other roles in the team drive the development of this new branch forward. The unit is now evolving from a technology focus to leading, coordinating, and delivering digital initiatives and solutions for the entire elderly care service. Our digitalization team, which you will become part of, consists of business developers, project managers, coordinators, and IT technicians. Together, we work both strategically and practically to create solutions that work in everyday life. We believe in technology that creates real value for both citizens and employees, and in collaboration as a key to success. We are now recruiting a substitute coordinator (social worker) to our team! You will have a key role in building an innovative, multiprofessional operation where care, technology, and collaboration meet to create a better everyday life for older people. Here you will be an important link between the individual's needs and the digital solutions that provide security, independence, and quality of life. Working hours may vary based on operational needs and may include work outside office hours. Responsibilities Participate in building our team where you will implement and develop processes within the unit. Assess and match digital solutions to the individual's needs and wishes within care and health services. Collaborate with the unit's IT technicians to create functional comprehensive solutions for the individual. Actively collaborate with other professionals and authorities to develop operations and digital initiatives. Identify when digital solutions are no longer sufficient and escalate the need to benefits officers. Meet people in vulnerable situations and provide professional support to individuals and relatives throughout the process. Guide colleagues who deliver digital care and be a change leader in implementing new working methods. Perform administration and documentation related to the individual. Help shape procedures, working methods, and digital solutions for future care. Work according to procedures based on the Social Services Act, Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act, and administrative law requirements. Coordinate the housing placement process in close collaboration with benefits officers and other stakeholders. Offer available housing placements and inform the individual and relatives before moving in. Follow up and document housing placements according to current procedures and legislation. Collaborate within the digitalization team and with other professionals. Guide colleagues and participate in development and improvement work. Contribute to innovative solutions and the development of future elderly care. Qualifications Degree in social work or equivalent university education. Good knowledge of the Social Services Act, public access to information and secrecy, and administrative law. Experience in case management and professional interaction with people in vulnerable situations. Good digital competence, including the ability to independently and efficiently handle relevant systems, digital tools, and platforms. Ability to lead, collaborate, and drive change initiatives in an organization. Strong interest in digital development and innovation within care and health services. Good ability to express yourself in writing in Swedish as the work includes writing clear, structured, and appropriate reports, documents, and documentation. Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing, and good knowledge of English. Class B driver's license as the position includes home visits. We consider it meritorious if you have experience in project management and if you have training in project management, investigation, work supervision, and digitalization. As a person, you have good social skills and can adapt your communication to the recipient and situation. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Why Choose Us? You will be part of starting up a new operational branch and driving a socially important mission in line with rapid digital development. A flexible, learning, and developmental work environment with a strong citizen focus. Great scope for innovative thinking, cross-professional collaboration, and personal initiative. Other Information The position is a full-time substitute role from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. Animals may be present at the workplace when you make home visits, so you should not be allergic. We warmly welcome 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 missions where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. You can learn about what it is like to live and work in Umeå here: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Want more as well? We offer decent conditions, good benefits, and excellent 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.