Support Assistant, Sveagatan Short-Term Residence
Umeå Municipality currently operates six short-term residences in accordance with the Act on Support and Services for Persons with Certain Disabilities (LSS) for children and young people. At our short-term residences, we support children and youth in developing their independence based on their individual circumstances. Sveagatan is a facility that offers short-term stays for young people according to LSS. The purpose of the service is to provide relief for family members while giving young people a change of environment, community, and the opportunity to develop their independence. We are now seeking a support assistant to join our dedicated team! Your Tasks As a support assistant, you work alongside colleagues to strengthen young people's ability to live as independently as possible. The tasks vary and may include both social and practical support depending on each young person's needs. You participate in planning and implementing meaningful activities such as sports, walks, cultural events, crafts, or games. Your duties also include assistance with personal hygiene, household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and dishwashing, as well as documenting according to established procedures. The work involves being very active throughout the day, and heavy lifting and transfers may occur in the workplace. You also need to be prepared to handle situations where challenging behavior, threats, or violence may occur. You collaborate with colleagues and maintain a professional approach toward service users, family members, and other stakeholders. Cooperation and joint planning with other support and care services occur regularly. Work hours are scheduled for day, evening, weekends, and the position includes on-call duty. About You We are looking for someone who is calm, confident, and engaged—with a focus on the target group. You have strong collaboration skills, a professional demeanor, and enjoy working closely with colleagues, service users, and family members. You are aware that building relationships takes time and use creativity and playfulness in your interactions. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Requirements: - Completed care and nursing program, children and leisure program, social work program, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer. - Experience working with people with disabilities. - Strong Swedish language skills, both spoken and written, to enable communication with service users, family members, and colleagues, and to write and access care documentation. Meritorious: - Experience with low-arousal interaction approaches. - Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). - Experience working with adolescents/young adults with disabilities. Other We accept applications through our recruitment system—not via email or mail. Click "Apply for the Job" to submit your application. Photo ID will be verified for candidates called for interviews. Before an employment offer, we will also ask you to provide a criminal background check from the police. This will be completed as a final step in the recruitment process. NOTE! Do you have protected personal data? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or at [email protected], and they will help you with a secure application. We look forward to receiving 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 administrations, and together we work to ensure Umeå grows with care. Our core values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you contribute to important societal tasks that help Umeå remain 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's like to live and work in Umeå: Move to Umeå Municipality We are growing and perhaps we need 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.
Negotiator, City Administration Office HR Staff
More than 13,000 employees and approximately 450 occupational roles – that's a wonderfully challenging breadth. Do you want to work on shaping stable and attractive labor law solutions in a large and complex organization? Are you also someone who builds respectful and well-functioning collaboration relationships with clear anchoring in roles and responsibilities – then this could be the right position for you! The City Administration Office's HR department is the municipality's strategic and operational function for overarching employer issues. We are responsible for ensuring that personnel policy is known and uniformly applied throughout the organization. Our department leads, coordinates, and follows up on work with competence supply, leadership development, work environment, health, labor law, and wage formation, as well as payroll and pension administration. In total, we are approximately 90 employees who together provide support to the political leadership and the municipality's departments. The work is conducted in close collaboration with operations and trade union organizations. We are now looking for two sharp negotiators for our team within negotiation and labor law! Employment Information For one of the positions, we are looking for someone with a particular interest in wage formation. Our most senior negotiator in this area has a couple of years left before it's time to pass the baton. We therefore want to ensure strong, long-term, and sustainable knowledge transfer. For the other position, which is an expansion of our team, we are looking for someone who wants to work broadly within the entire area of negotiation and labor law. Both positions are permanent, full-time employment. Our workplace is located at City Hall in Umeå. Start date by agreement. In the application form, you will have the opportunity to indicate which of the positions you are interested in. Your Tasks As a negotiator with us, you work both strategically and operatively with, among other things, developing agreement and negotiation work, driving development processes at a strategic level, and consulting colleagues on individual personnel matters. An important part of the assignment is to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and trade union organizations. You contribute to a good collaboration climate and are an appreciated colleague who strengthens colleagues' competence in labor law and employer matters. The assignment includes being involved in all of the team's responsibility and focus areas. This includes, among other things: Provide qualified advice on labor law and agreement matters. Conduct interest and dispute negotiations. On behalf of the Municipal Executive Board and Personnel Committee, conduct investigations and, where applicable, assist as an adjunct expert competence in complex investigations. Contribute to the development of work methods together with the departments' HR functions. As a negotiator, an important part is to educate, develop skills, and consult colleagues, as well as work with targeted communication. A strategic assignment is to develop processes, procedures, and system support that make it easy to understand and work with our processes. As a negotiator with a focus on wage formation, in addition to the above tasks, you have a responsibility to drive, develop, and manage Umeå Municipality's wage formation and wage policy. Together with colleagues and management, you are responsible for conducting strategic analyses of the current situation and desired changes to create a factual and appropriate wage structure that supports the organization's long-term competence supply. The role involves planning and implementing activities within the wage formation area with a high degree of independence and responsibility. Important activities include leading and coordinating work on Umeå Municipality's annual salary review, job evaluation, salary mapping, and position management. Together with your closest colleagues, you are responsible for conducting analyses and forecasts and developing proposals for salary increase allowances and long-term salary initiatives. Another important part of your work is to coordinate and support wage formation work between departments to ensure a common wage policy. You will together with your closest colleagues lead and support party work within the wage formation area. About You We are looking for someone who has: Relevant higher education in HR or other education that the employer deems equivalent. Experience with trade union party work and negotiation. Experience/ability to interpret, apply, and draft collective agreements. Experience in providing qualified labor law advice and making recommendations in complex matters. Experience leading and coordinating major, organization-wide processes. Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. If you are applying for the wage formation role, you also have: Experience with wage formation work in a larger organization. Experience with analysis work, both internal and external data. Knowledge of job evaluation and salary mapping. Experience and are a skilled user of Excel. It is desirable for these positions if you have advanced education in labor law as well as experience from the public sector and work in a politically governed organization. As a person, you are confident and stable and work with a consultative and strategic approach based on both trust and long-term collaboration. Your attentiveness and thoroughness contribute to your ability to make well-founded decisions based on current circumstances and a holistic perspective. You are quality-conscious and take responsibility for independently driving processes. You have good pedagogical and communication skills. With commitment and integrity, you are a valued support for the organization and contribute to Umeå Municipality remaining an attractive and responsible employer. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the advertisement period, so we warmly welcome your application today!
Special Education Teacher/Specialist, Student Wellness Services
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 employees 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. Student Wellness Services in preschool and primary school work in teams consisting of a school nurse, school counselor, school psychologist, school special education teacher, and principal. We work based on the intentions of the Education Act. Student Wellness Services should primarily work in a health-promoting and preventive manner, at individual, group, and organizational levels, to support students toward educational goals. Do you want to make a difference for students with language vulnerabilities? Then this might be the position for you! Student Wellness Services, Competence Center for Language and Communication is seeking an engaged special education teacher or specialist who wants to help develop language support work in Umeå municipality's schools. Your responsibilities You will be part of an interdisciplinary team alongside other special education personnel and speech-language pathologists with the mission to support schools in working with language accessibility. Through training and coaching for teachers and educational staff, you contribute to promoting health and learning for students in relation to instruction and governing documents. It is self-evident to consider students' perspectives and opportunities for participation and influence in their education. Part of your mission is to support schools in implementing and working toward established goals for language development and accessibility, as well as to monitor and evaluate these interventions. When working with individual students, this may involve providing support in assessing language needs and proposing interventions within both regular instruction and specialized support. This is done in close collaboration with relevant teachers and student wellness teams at the direction of the principal, who leads and sets the framework for the interventions. Within your mission, there are good opportunities for development and to shape special education interventions. About you We are looking for you with a genuine commitment to student development and learning. You are solution-focused, flexible in your work, and confident in your professional role. You also have good collaboration skills and are communicative, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and guardians. You also have full proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written. We place great importance on personal suitability. Requirements - Degree as a special education teacher or specialist with advanced study in language, reading, and writing development - Licensed teacher with credentials in primary school - Experience teaching in primary school - Experience in special education work that includes coaching and student wellness work at the organizational level - Experience with and knowledge of language disorders (DLD), specific learning disorders, and reading and writing difficulties related to instruction and learning Meritorious Competence and experience in the following areas related to language accessibility and a language support perspective: - Multilingual development and Swedish as a second language - Digital learning resources in relation to instruction and learning - Planning and leading development work - Experience organizing interventions related to instruction for gifted students We 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 help Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to work on important societal assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. 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 reside in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for exactly you? Do you want more as well? We offer decent terms, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Facilities Custodian in Stöcke/Stöcksjö, Cleaning and Facilities Services
Help us create comfort and sustainability every day! Our Cleaning and Facilities Services department is responsible for facilities maintenance across municipal buildings, focusing on daily cleaning and planned maintenance. We also provide facilities services, internal mail handling, and custodial services. With approximately 350 employees, we clean 510,000 square meters daily across schools, senior care facilities, and other municipal buildings. Are you someone who wants to see the direct results of your work and make a difference for those using our municipal facilities? Then you could be our new Facilities Custodian in Stöcke & Stöcksjö! Work as a Facilities Custodian As a facilities custodian with us, you play an important role in creating clean, safe, and sustainable environments. For us, facilities maintenance isn't just a job—it's part of creating a better experience for those in our schools, preschools, senior care facilities, sports halls, offices, and other municipal buildings. We therefore prioritize continuously improving our cleaning methods and ensuring our employees have access to modern tools and cleaning systems. Your responsibilities: Daily cleaning, planned deep cleaning, and floor care. Operating cleaning machinery. Maintenance of cleaning equipment and machinery. Ordering cleaning supplies. Daily contact with people using the facilities. Quality control of your own work to ensure we maintain high cleaning standards. About You We're looking for someone who values order and tidiness and wants to contribute to improvements. You enjoy working independently and collaborating with colleagues. If you have an eye for detail and like working in a structured way, this is the job for you! We require: Completed upper secondary education. Experience with facilities maintenance in public services. Good Swedish language skills, both spoken and written, to communicate and follow instructions, plus basic English language skills. Category B driver's license and access to your own vehicle. It's advantageous if you have training in SRY, PRYL, or similar certifications. We believe you thrive in this role if you: Are service-oriented and enjoy creating a clean and pleasant environment where people feel well. Are self-reliant but also a team player who enjoys collaborating with others. Are adaptable, as this position requires working at several different workplaces. Are thorough and detail-oriented. You take pride in delivering high-quality work. Are proactive and can plan your own work while being eager to take on new challenges. Are prepared to handle physically demanding work, including heavy lifting and operating cleaning machinery, performing floor care, etc. Upon employment, a clearance certificate from the police criminal records register must be provided, in accordance with the law on suitability screening. Do you want to help us ensure that our municipal facilities are experienced as pleasant and sustainable? Then we'd love to meet you! We 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'll be part of 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're a community and cultural hub that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it's like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We're growing and maybe we need just you? Looking for something more? We offer fair terms, great benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that matter to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
PhD Student in Mathematics with Focus on Combinatorics, Group Theory, and Geometry
The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is announcing a fully funded PhD position in mathematics with a focus on combinatorics, group theory, and geometry. The position comprises four years of doctoral education including participation in research projects and doctoral courses. The application deadline is July 18, 2026. Project Description and Responsibilities The PhD student will conduct theoretical research at the intersection of combinatorics, group theory, and geometry. We will investigate questions about rigidity and motion in non-classical geometries using combinatorial, algebraic, and group-theoretic methods, inspired by the mathematical theory of articulated systems and constraint geometry. Possible tools include combinatorics, algebraic methods, incidence geometry, matroid theory, geometric group theory, and rigidity theory, depending on the selected PhD student's background and interests. The project's exact direction will be developed together with the selected PhD student, who will have significant freedom to influence the research within the project's overarching mathematical framework. The selected PhD student will become part of an active research environment in discrete mathematics, geometry, and group theory at Umeå University, with opportunities to interact with researchers active in combinatorics, geometry, group theory, and related areas. The project is integrated into an international network of research collaborations and offers opportunities for conference travel, research visits, and scientific exchange. Qualifications The PhD student will be admitted to doctoral studies in mathematics. Basic eligibility is held by those who have completed a degree at advanced level, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (hp), of which at least 60 hp at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. To meet the requirement for special eligibility for admission to doctoral studies in mathematics, the applicant must have at least 60 hp within the field of mathematics, of which at least 15 hp at advanced level. The requirements for prior knowledge stated above are also considered met by those who in another manner acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. Good ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, is required. Experience in combinatorics, incidence geometry, matroid theory, geometric group theory, algebraic methods, and/or rigidity theory is meriting but not required for the position. As a PhD student, you are expected to take an active role in the project and in the department's activities. You are expected to have a scientific approach and good collaboration skills while being able to work independently. You should have a strong drive to continuously develop your knowledge and to develop into an independent researcher. The evaluation of applicants is based on their qualifications and their ability to benefit from doctoral education. The evaluation of eligible applicants is based on the applicant's qualifications and prerequisites for benefiting from doctoral education. About the Position The position aims toward a doctoral degree and the PhD student's main task is to engage in their own doctoral education, which includes both active participation in research projects and doctoral courses. Teaching or other department work (up to 20%) may be included in the duties. The position is limited to four years full-time or up to five years with part-time teaching. Monthly salary according to the established salary scale for PhD positions at Umeå University. Start date September 2026 or by agreement. Application Applications are submitted via our recruitment system no later than July 18, 2026. Log in and apply using the button at the bottom of the page. The application must consist of the following documents written in English or Swedish in PDF or Word format: A personal letter with a brief description of your qualifications and research interests. Explain why you are applying for the position and describe how your qualifications and merits are relevant. Curriculum vitae. Certified copies of degrees or equivalent, including documentation of completed academic courses, grades received, and any other certificates. Thesis work and publications relevant to the position are attached if available. If you have not completed your thesis, submit a summary of at most 5 pages including figures and references. Test results from GMAT (or GRE) and TOEFL/IELTS if available. Contact information for at least two references The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics values the qualities that a balanced gender distribution brings to the department's activities. We therefore particularly welcome women and non-binary individuals as applicants for this position. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and offer accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you need accommodations in connection with your application, for example when filling in the application form, participating in interviews, or in any other part of the recruitment process, please contact Klara Stokes ([email protected]) or the department's equality representative Lars-Daniel Öhman ([email protected]). Accommodations may include, but are not limited to: extra support when filling in the application form, technical support during interviews for applicants with hearing or visual impairments, support during interviews for neurodivergent applicants and persons with mental health issues, for example the possibility to receive certain interview questions in advance, accommodations for applicants who need an accompanying support person during interviews. According to the Higher Education Ordinance (12 Chapter, 2§), the decision on employment cannot be appealed.
Nurse, 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 research and innovation to deliver results. The Heart Center in Umeå aims to provide the best care for cardiac patients in northern Sweden. We offer highly specialized cardiac care and have overall responsibility for patients in the region. The Heart Center includes the Cardiology Clinic, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology Department, PCI Lab, Arrhythmia Unit, Clinical Physiology, and Center for Cardiovascular Genetics. We investigate, treat, and operate on patients from throughout the northern region with diseases of the heart, lungs, and coronary arteries. Through collaboration across boundaries, efficient care pathways, continuous improvement, and competent staff, we offer very high-quality care. We have approximately 400 employees at the Heart Center. In the Cardiology Department, we have approximately 30 nurses and 20 nursing assistants. Cardiology consists of a care ward with 12 beds, a cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) with 5 beds, and an assessment unit that is a weekly care unit with up to 8 inpatient beds plus day care. Our three units handle a mix of planned care, intermediate care, and emergency cases from the emergency department. We are now seeking two additional nurses for our wonderful team in Cardiology. You will meet a well-functioning department with great job satisfaction, knowledge, and an open climate. Employees enjoy both their work tasks and each other – and we are proud of the good collaboration between our different professional categories. On our unit, we welcome new ideas, have a positive spirit, and support each other. You will receive an orientation adapted for you and our operations. We are committed to providing you with a good introduction and good conditions to thrive and do excellent work. We offer varied and developmental work where your expertise is utilized for the benefit of the operations and the patient. If you choose to work with us, there are several different paths for your personal development. 2 position(s). RESPONSIBILITIES As a nurse with us, you contribute knowledge and dedication that help people feel secure. Work as a nurse with us is qualified, and no two shifts are alike. Your responsibilities include identifying risks, assessing, addressing, and evaluating patients' needs. The work is varied and offers great variety in terms of content and pace—at times at a fast pace with short care periods, and at other times involving more complex issues and longer care periods. The position includes rotation among our three units: the care ward, CICU, and assessment unit. You plan and perform medical nursing interventions in close collaboration with nursing assistants. It is enjoyable, varied, and challenging work where you have the opportunity to learn new things every day in a wonderful work group. We always help each other and have good collaboration with other professional groups (physicians, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, social workers, and care-related services). The focus is always on the patient. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking a licensed nurse. We value previous experience in cardiac care, but it is not required. You enjoy taking responsibility and working in a team. For you to thrive with us, we see that you are quality-conscious, proactive, and engaged. You have good communication skills, see the whole patient, and can adapt your care to the patient's different needs during their care period. Employment type: Fixed-term contract. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-09-01 Start date by agreement. Temporary position with good opportunities for extension., end date: 2027-12-31. Work schedule: Shift work. Learn 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 view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In planning our recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from 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 mail.
Unit Manager for Support and Care, Income Support
The Government Administration for Support and Care has approximately 240 employees with diverse expertise responsible for investigation and follow-up of interventions for adults, children, and youth. As a unit manager, your mission will be to lead and develop the unit toward coordinated, lawful, and professional government administration that meets citizens' needs through new ways of working. We are now recruiting a unit manager for Income Support. We welcome your application! About Us The Income Support Unit works with families and individuals who apply for financial assistance as support for their livelihood. We develop our activities together with others, internally and externally, to provide the best possible support to individuals so they can achieve self-sufficiency and independence. We provide information about rights and responsibilities and investigate entitlement to financial assistance. Your Tasks There are two unit managers for the Income Support Unit, each responsible for their own work team. You will therefore work closely with your colleague in Income Support as well as with other management colleagues within government administration with the task of coordinating interventions around the individual from a holistic perspective. As a unit manager, you have employer responsibility for operations, finances, and personnel. You have overall responsibility for ensuring that work is conducted in accordance with the laws, regulations, and guidelines that govern the activities. Together with your employees, safety representatives, and management colleagues, you work continuously on workplace environment issues and maintaining a good work environment in the unit. The role also includes driving, planning, evaluating, analyzing, and developing the operational area to meet the needs of the target group and future challenges. You will have support functions available to you in areas such as finance, quality, and workplace environment. You participate in various steering groups and work groups linked to your assignment and have an important role in good collaboration with other units/activities both within and outside the municipality. You will be part of the deputy operations manager's management group. About You We are looking for you who... are educated as a social worker or have other equivalent education have several years of experience in government administration work within social services have previous experience working as a manager. You are interested in both leadership and social work and prioritize citizen benefit. You have experience with change management. To succeed in the role, you are a present manager and a natural role model. You are responsive, well-organized, and have the ability to harness your employees' drive, resources, and willingness to develop. You build good relationships and trust by being clear and having a respectful approach where you create mutual trust with your employees. You place particular emphasis on a good collaboration climate both internally and externally, and you express yourself well in Swedish in speech and writing. Great weight is placed on your personal qualities. We want you to attach your CV. You do not need to attach a personal letter, but be careful to answer all questions in the application form. We welcome your application! Other Information Before a job offer, we ask you to provide an extract from the police record. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 valued employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrations, and together we work to ensure Umeå grows with care. Our core values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. 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 culture city that offers a richer life even outside of work. You can learn what it is like to live and work in Umeå here: Flytta - Umeå kommun We are growing and therefore we may be looking for exactly you? Do you want more? We offer decent conditions, 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.
Support Assistants for Staff Pool, Children/Young Adults Disability Care
The Disability Care Services in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life through proximity and collaboration. Ordinary housing is organized within Disability Care Services, and we provide short-term supervision, short-term housing, respite care, home services, and a National Gymnasium for children and young adults. We also offer daily activities/employment, residential support, and dependency resource teams for adults over 18 years old. We are launching a staff pool for the Children and Young Adults area of Disability Care Services, which will cover regular staff absences in our children and young adult services within short-term housing and short-term supervision. We are now recruiting several support assistants who want to join us on this journey from the start! Your Tasks Together with your colleagues, you will support individuals' ability to live as independently as possible and contribute to a safe and stimulating environment. You will plan and carry out individually tailored activities such as walks, play, crafts, and games to promote social participation and create meaningful leisure time. The work includes supporting and assisting with communication, personal care, and meals. An important part of the job is collaborating with parents and others in the individual's network to ensure they receive the necessary support. Your work also includes documentation, record-keeping, development plan creation, and medication management. What We Offer You You get much more than just a job with us! When you create safe relationships, you receive great trust in return. When you show patience, you get to witness small steps become major breakthroughs. When you provide structure, you see anxiety replaced by calm and confidence. When you work from the heart, you join a work environment where your contribution truly matters. About You You are calm, confident, and dedicated with your heart in the right place. You have strong collaboration skills and maintain a professional approach with service users, family members, and other stakeholders. You share our values and strive to develop our services through continuous improvements. You understand that building relationships takes time, which you do through creative and playful interactions. Furthermore, work in our children and young adult services requires good physical fitness, and heavy lifting may occur. Personal suitability will be heavily weighted. Requirements Health and care program, children and leisure program, or other education the employer considers equivalent. Experience working with individuals with disabilities within LSS (Swedish Disability Act), school, or other equivalent experience. Strong Swedish language skills in both speech and writing to communicate with service users, family members, and colleagues, and to write and understand care documentation. Meritorious Previous experience working with individuals with autism Experience with structured teaching methods Experience working with aggressive behavior/threats and violence situations Employment Information We are recruiting multiple full-time positions starting 2026-10-01 or by agreement. Positions are scheduled for day/evening/weekend or awake night shifts on weekdays and weekends. In the application form below, you can select which position(s) you are interested in. As a staff pool employee, you will receive a salary supplement of 2500:- (full-time) and compensation for work-related travel. Additional Information To ensure that candidates called for interviews best match what we are looking for, we use screening questions. The screening questions are based on the job requirements, and you will answer them as part of your application. It is therefore important that you answer the screening questions rather than referring to your CV or cover letter. IMPORTANT! Do you have protected personal information? Please contact Recruitment Support at phone 090-16 10 99 or [email protected], and they will help you with a secure application process. Before offering employment, we ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal record registry. 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 Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you will work on socially important tasks 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 outside of work as well. You can experience what it is like to live and work in Umeå here: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and we might be looking for just you! Do you want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that matter to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Support Assistant, Nejdens Daily Activities
The Disability Care Services in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that unlocks and strengthens people's ability to live independent lives through proximity and collaboration. Ordinary housing is organized within the Disability Care Services, which includes short-term supervision, short-term accommodation, respite services, home care, and a National Upper Secondary School for children and youth. We offer daily activities/occupational programs, residential support, and dependency resource teams for adults over 18 years old. Daily activities should contribute to meaningful occupational engagement, personal development, and promote participation in society based on the participant's needs and circumstances. The overarching goal of daily activities is to develop the individual's independence, build participation, create a sense of coherence, and create opportunities for work. Nejdens Daily Activities is a group-based program with a focus on natural movement, recycling, and the environment. The activities include both indoor and outdoor components. Participants work together with a strong emphasis on collaboration and practice in social contexts. We collaborate with commissioners, family members, and other external partners. We are now seeking a Support Assistant who wants to make a difference! Your Responsibilities As a Support Assistant, you will plan, lead, structure, and develop activities and tasks based on each participant's individual needs. Your work aims to create meaningful occupational engagement and provide conditions for increased independence among participants. You will be part of a team that together is responsible for planning activities and designing individual schedules for participants. The role also includes documentation, such as record-keeping and the creation and monitoring of implementation plans. Work hours are scheduled during daytime, but evening and weekend work may occur. Coordination meetings take place between our facilities. About You You are someone who has the ability to create structure, plan, and motivate individuals in their daily lives and development. To thrive in this role, you need to be comfortable with both independent work and teamwork. You are professional in your interactions, collaborative, and have basic computer skills. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. You are also flexible, create continuity, and contribute to a sense of security. You work with a low-affect approach and use clarifying pedagogy to strengthen communication and interactions. We place high demands on your ability to interact with the target group in a professional manner and to establish and maintain agreed-upon structure in the activities. Requirements Education as a social worker, childcare worker, or other behavior-oriented education that the employer deems equivalent Knowledge and experience working with people with autism and intellectual disabilities Experience working in disability care services Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written Basic computer skills Class B driver's license Meritorious Experience with low-affect interaction Experience with clarifying pedagogy Experience working with challenging behaviors Experience working in daily activities programs Knowledge and experience with TAKK Knowledge and experience with MI Knowledge and experience with Supported Employment Other Information Before a job offer is made, we ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal record register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. To ensure that the people called for interviews are the best match for what we are seeking, we use screening questions. The screening questions are based on the requirements and merits specified for the position, and you answer the questions as part of your application. It is therefore important that you answer the screening questions and do not refer to your CV/cover letter. IMPORTANT! 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. Welcome to submit 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 that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us means participating in societal important tasks where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and vibrant. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich array of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural hub that offers a richer life even outside of work. 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? Do you want more? We offer good terms, great 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.
Nurse at the Psychosis Clinic
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 Psychiatric Clinic at Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå is the largest psychiatric clinic in Northern Sweden with over 400 employees. We have three general psychiatric inpatient wards, forensic psychiatric services, and a number of specialized outpatient and treatment units. The Psychiatric Clinic is committed to equitable care for all and nursing care based on research and clinical experience. The Psychiatric Clinic has moved to a newly built facility where the care environment will be characterized by the importance of the physical environment in promoting health. The residential and work environment is supported by modern technology and research, which will be evident in the lighting and communication systems. The clinic will be climate-smart through self-sufficiency in electricity and heating, among other things. We are seeking a Nurse for the Psychosis Clinic, where the target group is patients with schizophrenia and schizophrenia-like conditions between 18 and 60 years old. The clinic is organized into multiprofessional teams that work with the patient's needs at the center. Work follows a modified Case Management model. Treatment occurs individually, in groups, and together with the patient's family. We collaborate daily with various actors such as social services, primary care, the Social Insurance Agency, and the Public Employment Service. At the clinic we work with clinic visits, home visits, and outreach activities. Our work offers varied and stimulating tasks; through our teamwork we make a difference. We have many positive and competent colleagues who together represent broad knowledge and experience. As a new employee at the clinic, you will have an introduction plan based on your needs, regardless of experience and qualifications, as well as a mentor. 2 position(s). DUTIES As a nurse with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. Your duties as a nurse include serving as a clinic nurse at certain times, which includes telephone consultations, telephone follow-ups, and coordination. You are responsible for medication management, follow-up during pharmacological treatment, blood draws, scheduling annual check-ups, and conducting conversations based on patient needs. You assist with somatic knowledge and contribute a holistic perspective on medical, somatic, social, and psychiatric matters. Work takes place both at the clinic and in the patient's home environment through home visits together with colleagues. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is a licensed nurse and has an interest in working within psychiatry. Experience in psychiatric care, outpatient care, or other health and medical care is meritorious, but not required. You are comfortable making decisions and adapt easily to changing circumstances. The work involves many contact points, so we place great emphasis on you being skilled at communication, having good interpersonal skills, and having strong collaboration abilities. You should have basic knowledge of and experience with computer work as well as a good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: According to agreement. Work schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for employees on our 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 connection with 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 submit your application documents by mail.
Youth Worker, Prevention Unit
Umeå Municipality has established, through collaboration between Social Services and Ersängsskolan, an operational team working with early intervention and prevention measures for students in need of support. The team consists of two employees from Social Services' Prevention Unit and two employees from the school, as well as a coordinator from student health services. Your organizational affiliation will be Social Services within the Prevention Unit, and your physical workplace will be at Ersängsskolan. We are now recruiting two youth workers for our team! Your Responsibilities Your role within the operational team, together with your colleagues, is to collaborate to ensure safety, a conducive study environment, and increase student attendance at school. This work is conducted with students and in close collaboration with guardians, both individually and in groups. In this role, you are expected to work independently as well as in a team to conduct preventive work and work goal-oriented with students at Ersängsskolan. The ultimate goal of the operational team's work is to increase academic achievement and attendance at school. The operational team shall work outreach-based at the school to build relationships with students in order to detect and prevent problems. Provide support to individual students at home or outside the classroom in cases of problematic school absence, where the team can help students get to school. This support is provided in collaboration with guardians. Support can also be provided to students in groups based on general school needs, for example values-based work to counteract exclusion and increase confidence in society's support functions, Social Services, and police, among others. About You We are looking for someone with a degree in Social Work and previous experience supporting children, youth, and their families. The position also requires a valid driver's license (category B) and good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. As a member of the operational team, it is essential that you can work proactively, transparently, independently, and flexibly. At the same time, the position requires strong collaboration skills, as it involves being part of a team and maintaining contacts with various Social Services departments, leisure activities, police, school staff, student health teams, students, and guardians. You are attentive and confident in your professional role with the ability to make correct assessments and prioritizations. Through your commitment and attentiveness, you build trust and develop relationships with various parties through individual conversations or group work. We place great importance on personal suitability in this recruitment. We look forward to receiving your application! Other Information One position is a permanent full-time employment starting 2026-09-01 or by agreement. One position is a temporary full-time contract starting 2026-09-01 or by agreement until 2027-03-31, with possible extension. Upon employment, an extract from the police register must be provided, in accordance with the Suitability Check Act. About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrative departments, and together we work to ensure Umeå grows with care. Our core values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be engaged in societally important assignments where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich offering 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 are looking for perhaps just you? Do you want more? We offer good terms, excellent benefits, and strong 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.
Systems Specialist in Clinical Pathology, Laboratory Medicine in 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. Clinical pathology is part of Laboratory Medicine, a regional organization with operations in Lycksele, Skellefteå, and Umeå. Laboratory Medicine Västerbotten comprises approximately 520 employees and includes clinical pathology, clinical microbiology, infection control, clinical genetics, clinical immunology and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, biobank, and tissue facility. Through an agreement, we have full responsibility for clinical pathology in Östersund, including medical management responsibility for immunology and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology. The operation is accredited and we work according to the quality system on which Laboratory Medicine's accreditation is based. At the clinical pathology laboratories, approximately 120 people work in Umeå and approximately 15 people in Östersund. Thanks to our rapid development and increasing number of analyses, staffing has been significantly expanded in recent years, and we have become a large group with strong cohesion, humor, and work satisfaction. Do you want to contribute to developing digital working methods within pathology? We are now seeking an engaged systems specialist who both supports daily operations when acute needs arise and drives long-term development based on operational needs. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES We are looking for you who want to be part of creating conditions for collaboration, new knowledge, and a strong future. As a systems specialist in Clinical Pathology, you will be part of a team with systems specialists, IT technicians/technology specialists, and an MT engineer. Together, you are responsible for the laboratory's system support regarding both development, new functionality, and ongoing management. In this role, you will also handle specific IT-related specialized functions for the department, currently specifically filling a coordinating function between our own system support and the PACS digital imaging system, which is managed by another unit. These functions may take up a varying portion of the position but up to approximately 50%. The work is carried out in collaboration with other team members. The work is conducted in close collaboration with other functions within the laboratory, the region, and in some cases across regional boundaries. This means many contact points and varying work days. Examples of work tasks: · Configure and administer system support (e.g., test new functions, manage permissions) · Plan and conduct acceptance testing during upgrades and changes · Troubleshoot and investigate incoming issues related to systems · Train users and develop training materials · Participate in work with process flows to improve operations · Gather requirements from operations and propose improvements related to system support · Set requirements toward suppliers to ensure operational needs are met · Participate in and/or lead both smaller and larger projects related to systems · Department-specific IT-related development matters QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who has technical systems understanding and interest in healthcare operations—or vice versa: operational understanding and a strong desire to develop your IT competence. You have: · Post-secondary education in a relevant field, such as systems science, medical technology, or laboratory medicine. Examples of backgrounds that fit well: o Biomedical analyst/medical biologist/molecular biologist with IT interest/experience o Systems scientist with insight into laboratory operations o Medical technology engineer with understanding of healthcare workflows · Good computer skills and aptitude for learning new systems and digital tools · Experience with or interest in system management and development · Ability to analyze problems, think structurally, and see connections in complex workflows · Ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel · Good collaboration skills, but also comfortable working independently · Comfortable presenting and training colleagues Since the role involves many contact points, good communication skills in both spoken and written language are important. If you do not already have laboratory experience, some introduction and practical work can be offered when you start. We place great emphasis on personal qualities, your engagement, and your motivation for the role. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: As soon as possible by agreement. Working hours: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an even 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 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.
Registered Nurse, Abdominal and Vascular Surgery Department, 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. The mission of Surgical Center Umeå is to provide highly specialized and high-quality care and research for patients throughout the northern healthcare region. The clinic is divided into sections for urology, breast, endocrine, vascular, colorectal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery, conducted in both outpatient and inpatient settings. We are seeking registered nurses to join our wonderful team in the Abdominal and Vascular Surgery Department. We care for patients with upper gastrointestinal diseases, colorectal diseases, and vascular diseases. At Surgical Center Umeå, we value the stimulating and varied work, and you will become part of a cohesive team with strong camaraderie. We encourage new ideas, maintain a positive work environment, and support one another. To facilitate the work of our healthcare staff, we have supporting functions including pharmacists, receptionists, kitchen assistants, and patient-adjacent services in the departments. We place great emphasis on providing you with a good introduction and favorable conditions to thrive and develop with us. Orientation is individually tailored and lasts between 4 to 6 weeks. You have the opportunity to work according to a 3-3 schedule, which means approximately 88% working time while maintaining full-time salary. As a newly graduated nurse, you participate in the region's introduction program for nurses with regular meetings and training. We offer mentorship with trained mentors and scheduled time for reflection and training following orientation. You are warmly welcome to observe with us to gain insight into our operations, or visit our Instagram @bukochkarlkirurgenumea. 2 position(s). DUTIES As a registered nurse with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that help people feel secure. You will work within a broad surgical field encompassing highly specialized surgery and acute care. We care for both patients undergoing planned operations and patients seeking emergency care. As a registered nurse, you have an important role in the care team where you collectively are responsible for daily patient care, nutrition, mobilization, wound care, and other tasks. You work closely with patients and your work includes identifying risks, assessing, addressing, and evaluating the patient's various care needs. You will have an important role in leading, prioritizing, and coordinating care work together with your care team. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking a licensed registered nurse. We consider it a merit if you have experience in surgery or acute care. We are seeking someone who wants to work in an exciting and varied role in an organization undergoing development. You have a genuine interest in people and patient-focused care. We value your dedication and flexibility as a person with strong collaborative abilities. Together with your colleagues, you contribute to developing our operations and creating a pleasant work environment. Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, Start Date: According to agreement. Work Schedule: Shift work. Learn 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 representation and view diversity as a strength; we therefore welcome applicants with varied 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 entities. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Unit Manager/Nurse, Center for Movement and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development reinforce each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Center for Movement and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Umeå is responsible for Orthopedics in the northern healthcare region, which encompasses the four northernmost counties. The center is divided into sections: Arthro, Factum, Trauma, and Spine, all of which conduct thousands of patient visits, treatments, and surgical procedures annually. The Center for Movement and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Umeå is a University Healthcare Unit (USVE) where research and student supervision are a natural part of daily clinical work. Within the Center for Movement and Musculoskeletal Disorders Umeå there is an outpatient clinic, inpatient ward, day surgery unit, administrative unit, and orthopedic technical center. Our care is characterized by a holistic approach where many different professional categories are engaged in the patient's care process and collaborate for the best results, with the vision of keeping Norrland on its feet and in motion. The Orthopedic inpatient ward works closely with Umeå University through our newly opened clinical education unit. Training of students and staff is close to our hearts, and through this new unit we achieve a unique blend of highly specialized care and clinical education. Welcome to an exciting, educational, and multifaceted workplace where you have the opportunity to develop and grow together with your colleagues! We offer you good onboarding and ongoing professional development through our internal training program with specialization in orthopedics. If you live in another location, we can help you find housing. We are now seeking a Nurse with the role of Unit Manager for the Orthopedic inpatient ward. 1 position(s). DUTIES As a nurse with a unit manager assignment with us, you contribute to creating security and helping colleagues feel good. On the Orthopedic inpatient ward you will have the opportunity to work across a range of orthopedic care, from patients with planned admissions to emergency care with trauma care and advanced spinal surgery. With us, the unit manager will have an important and obvious role in the unit with overall responsibility for patient flow and maintaining structure throughout the work day in close collaboration with managers and other staff. The unit manager participates in the introduction of new staff on the inpatient ward and is also available to the care team when they need task support. As a unit manager, you are an important cog in the operation and work closely with the care team, receptionist, and the ward's managers. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you as an engaged colleague who contributes with knowledge and enthusiasm, who feels responsibility for the patient's well-being and the continued development of the operation. You are a licensed nurse with experience and an interest in orthopedics and emergency care. You can manage multiple tasks in parallel and see it as a challenge to work at a varying pace. You enjoy collaborating with people in different professional categories and actively contribute to a good work environment through your knowledge and commitment. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent. Working hours: Daytime. 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 gender balance and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In preparing our recruitment work, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact with media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send in your application documents by mail. Before employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and conviction register.
Nurse, Orthopedic Department, Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre, 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. The Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre in Umeå is responsible for Orthopedics in the northern healthcare region, covering the four northernmost counties. The Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre is divided into the sections Arthroplasty and Tumor, Factum, Trauma, and Spine, all performing thousands of patient visits, treatments, and surgical procedures annually. The Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre, Umeå is a University Healthcare Unit (USVE) where research and student supervision are a natural part of daily clinical work. Within the Movement and Musculoskeletal Centre Umeå, there are outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, a day surgery unit, an administrative unit, and an orthopedic technical center. Our care is characterized by a holistic approach where many different professional categories are engaged in the patient's care process and collaborate for the best results, with the vision of keeping Norrland on its feet and moving. The Orthopedic inpatient ward has close collaboration with Umeå University through our newly opened clinical education ward. We are passionate about educating students and staff, and through this new ward we achieve a unique blend of highly specialized care and clinical education. Welcome to an exciting, educational, and multifaceted workplace where you have the opportunity to develop and grow together with your colleagues! We offer you a good onboarding process and continuous professional development through our internal training program with specialization in orthopedics. You choose whether you want to work on a traditional AB schedule or on a 3:3 model. If you choose to participate in our working time model, it gives you an expanded opportunity to influence your schedule, shorter weekly working hours, and extra compensation for work at inconvenient times. If you live in another location, we offer help finding housing. We are now looking for nurses for our ward. Welcome to us! 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a nurse with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. On the ward, you will have the opportunity to gain broad knowledge within orthopedics, from planned admissions to acute care with trauma care and advanced spinal surgery. With us, nurses have an important and natural role in the care team where you, as a nurse, motivate and lead other care staff. As a nurse, you work close to the patient, and your work includes identifying risks, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the patient's various 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 routine nursing tasks for an acute care ward such as medication handling, patient and family conversations, and planning. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you as a committed colleague who contributes knowledge and joy, who feels responsibility for the patient's well-being and the continued development of the organization. You are a licensed nurse with an interest in orthopedics and acute care. You can handle multiple tasks in parallel and see it as a challenge to work at a varying pace. You enjoy collaborating with people in different professions and actively contribute to a good work environment through your knowledge and engagement. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent. Working time: 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 connection with our recruitment work, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact with media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and want to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail. Before employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and burden register.
Care Developer, Norrland Academic Dental Care, 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. Would you like to help shape the future of dental care? Norrland Academic Dental Care is a base unit within Public Dental Care where general dental care, specialist dental care, clinical education, and research come together in a shared structure. Operations are conducted in close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University. The base unit is characterized by clear mandates, long-term competence planning, and active development work where care, education, and research are integrated into daily operations. Here you work in a complex environment with high demands on quality, patient safety, resource efficiency, and good working conditions. To strengthen the organization's strategic capacity and create better conditions for management and governance, we are now seeking a care developer for Norrland Academic Dental Care. With us, you will receive a strategic and meaningful assignment with great opportunity to influence the development of dental care. You will become part of an organization undergoing change and development, with engaged colleagues and strong connections to academia and research. As an employee of Region Västerbotten, you are also offered good employment terms and benefits. 1 position(s). DUTIES As a care developer, you have a central and strategically important function in the base unit. You contribute to ensuring that the development of dental care occurs in a structured, coordinated, and long-term manner with a focus on equitable care, high quality, and good patient safety. You report directly to the operations manager and work closely with management and support functions. The role involves creating overview, analyzing needs, and providing materials that support prioritizations, decisions, and follow-ups that contribute to developing work methods and identifying long-term sustainable solutions. You actively contribute to patient safety work, which includes handling and analyzing deviations in close collaboration with the base unit's management. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with relevant higher education or equivalent competence that the employer deems equivalent. You have several years of experience working in dental care within the public sector and educational dental care, as well as a good understanding of the dental care mandate within healthcare. Furthermore, you have experience with patient safety work as well as improvement and development work. It is advantageous if you have experience in management support or project management. We are looking for someone who works in a structured and analytical manner and who has the ability to handle complex issues with a clear holistic perspective. You take responsibility for driving issues forward and have a long-term approach in your work. As a person, you are initiative-taking and responsible, with good ability to communicate in a clear and trustworthy manner. You are attentive, collaborate well with different groups, and have a diplomatic approach with respect for others' knowledge and perspectives. You express yourself well in Swedish in both speech and writing and have good digital proficiency with ease in familiarizing yourself with new systems and tools. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. 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 equal gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing our 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.
Nursing Assistant, Day Surgery Unit, Center for Musculoskeletal Health, 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 Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ROC) Umeå is responsible for university hospital care in orthopedics, including spinal surgery in the Northern healthcare region, comprising the four northernmost counties. ROC is also the county hospital for orthopedics in Västerbotten and the regional hospital for the Umeå region. The Center for Musculoskeletal Health is divided into the sections Arthro and Tumor, Factum, Trauma and Spine, all of which perform thousands of patient visits, treatments and surgical procedures annually. Together with the Surgery and Orthopedic Clinic in Lycksele and the Operative Unit in Skellefteå, we are responsible for all orthopedics in the county. The Center for Musculoskeletal Health is a University Hospital Care Unit (USVE) where research and the mentoring of students is a natural part of daily clinical work. Our comprehensive operations are viewed as stimulating by our staff, as the work is divided into different sections. This provides varied work and a broad medical knowledge base. We have operations with both breadth and depth, encompassing everything from assessments of patients' acute orthopedic problems in emergency care at the clinic and ward, to elective orthopedic operations and extensive fracture and trauma surgery. The Center for Musculoskeletal Health is also responsible for the day surgery unit (DKE) located at NUS. At DKE, we care for patients who are part of several surgical specialties' day surgery flow. DKE is responsible for the unit's personnel, operations, coordination, development and coordination with other surgical specialties. 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. At DKE we care for patients before and after surgery and document and monitor vital parameters. Here you work with patients from various surgical departments. The work is performed independently and in a team on a unit with high competence and in a high-tech environment. With us, nursing assistants have an important and self-evident role in the care team. Your work contributes to patient-safe care with good quality. We offer varied and challenging work where you have the opportunity to learn new things every day, always with the patient in focus. Working hours are 40 h/week, which also includes evening shifts. QUALIFICATIONS You who are applying have completed the Care and Health Program. We would like to see that you have experience in surgical care and/or experience from postoperative care. We are looking for someone who is interested in driving and developing the outpatient surgical operations at NUS. As a person, you are engaged and positive. The work requires that you have good collaboration skills and high flexibility, as well as the ability to work independently. You have good ability to think and work process-oriented in a production-based operation. You have completed approved nursing assistant training. Since nursing assistant is a protected title, you need to provide a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen), or alternatively a service certificate that means you are covered by the National Board of Health and Welfare's transitional provisions and can use the title until June 30, 2033. Employment form: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: by agreement. Temporary position for 1 year with possible extension. 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 equal gender distribution and see 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 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 post.
Nursing Assistant, Infectious Diseases Clinic, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensuring that research and innovation produce results. The Infectious Diseases Clinic is a county and regional clinic with broad operations and has the status of a University Healthcare Unit. The clinic has a care ward with 19 beds and an outpatient clinic for acute and planned care. At Infectious Diseases, patients with infections throughout the body are cared for and treated or investigated for conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and Covid-19. The Infectious Diseases Ward offers varied, exciting, and developmental work in a pleasant team environment with fluctuating pace. You will learn the latest in advanced infectious disease care and gain comprehensive nursing knowledge and experience. We work in teams across different professions, which gives us an understanding of each other's importance. We have found that this creates greater awareness and broader knowledge. We are now seeking nursing assistants for the infectious diseases ward. 4 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. No two days are alike on the ward. You work closely with patients in daily care alongside your colleagues to identify risks, assess, address, and evaluate patients' various care needs. General nursing care, specimen collection, monitoring, documentation, and certain tasks related to cleaning, kitchen, and supplies may also be part of your role. You will be offered individually adapted orientation of at least 4 weeks. To facilitate the balance between work and leisure, you have the option of participating in a working time arrangement (working time model 1) with us. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you with accredited nursing assistant training. We would like to see experience with inpatient care. Since nursing assistant is a protected title, you need to provide a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen), or alternatively a service certificate that qualifies you under Socialstyrelsen's transitional provisions and allows you to use the title until June 30, 2033. You have the ability to prioritize, are thorough and responsible. You have teamwork skills and see the benefits of working in a team while also having the ability to work independently. You also actively contribute to a good work environment. Are you a nursing assistant interested in becoming part of this? Then you are welcome to submit your application. Recruitment will be ongoing. Type of employment: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Working hours: Shift work. 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 balanced gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In connection with the recruitment process, we have decided on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar entities. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Labor Market Consultant with Responsibility for Group Activities
The Labor Market and Integration Department is responsible for the integration of newly arrived immigrants, labor market issues, and the municipal activity responsibility in Umeå Municipality. We are an important actor in work for social sustainability and inclusion. By supporting individuals on their path toward employment or studies, we contribute both to people's own livelihoods and to employers' skills supply and the development of inclusive workplaces. We have one of Sweden's most important missions – to create hope for the future. The department supports participants who need support to take the next step toward employment or studies. The work takes place in close collaboration with actors such as social services, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, the Public Employment Service, Region Västerbotten, the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, and employers. We are also an active part of the collaboration platform Labor Market Square, where we together with other authorities offer coordinated support to people with complex support needs. Operations are greatly influenced by external factors such as societal development, political decisions, changed legislation, and labor market conditions. This requires continuous development and the ability to adapt working methods and interventions according to new needs. Will you become one of us? Your tasks As a labor market consultant with responsibility for group activities, you provide participants with the conditions to begin/resume studies or take steps toward employment. The assignment involves you being responsible for periodic group activities conducted on-site for young people and adults between 16–65 years old within one or more of the current activity areas: Labor Market Knowledge and Job Seeking, Study and Career Guidance, Health, Digital Skills, Language, and Civics. You are part of a work team where everyone has the task of planning, conducting, following up, and developing group activities. You work closely with participants' individual resources through follow-up and documentation according to procedures in the current operational system. About you We are looking for a team player who can work independently and wants to develop and motivate people in groups. You can create psychological safety in groups, focus on participants' health factors and strengths, and adapt group activities without losing content and purpose. You have great drive and work focused on the department's goals – that individuals begin employment or studies. You need to be creative, flexible, and solution-focused. Working in the Labor Market and Integration Department requires an interest and willingness to continuously develop and contribute to the development of operations. We place great importance on personal suitability. Requirements - Degree in a relevant higher education program, such as social sciences, behavioral sciences, pedagogy, or similar - Good knowledge and experience of the labor market, including understanding of the conditions set in working life and how various educational paths look - Experience working with people with different support needs, for example in mental health support, physical/mental illness, or work around challenging behaviors - Experience leading groups, for example by conducting workshops or similar - Fluent knowledge of Swedish language in speech and writing, as well as good knowledge of English - Class B driver's license Meritorious - Special education experience Employment information The position is a permanent employment, full-time, starting as soon as possible or by agreement. A probationary period may be applied. 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 make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will work on tasks of societal importance where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. 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 even outside of work. Here you can experience what it is like to live and stay in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We will be growing and therefore maybe we are looking for you? Do you want more? We offer decent conditions, 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.
Psychiatric Treatment Unit Kompassen Seeks Nursing Assistant, Nurse, or Treatment Assistant
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 Psychiatric Clinic at Norrland University Hospital in Umeå is Northern Region's largest psychiatric clinic with just over 400 employees. We have three general psychiatric care units, forensic psychiatric services, and several specialized outpatient and treatment units. The Psychiatric Clinic works toward equitable care for all and nursing care based on research and clinical experience. The Psychiatric Clinic has moved into a newly built facility where the care environment is characterized by recognition of the importance of the environment in promoting health. The living and working environment is supported by modern technology and research, which is evident in the lighting and communication systems. The clinic is climate-smart through self-sufficiency in electricity and heat, among other things. We are seeking a nursing assistant/nurse/treatment assistant for Treatment Unit Kompassen, located on floor 2 in the psychiatric building. This unit offers patients with some form of psychotic illness group treatment in outpatient care. The aim of treatment is to raise functional levels, implement lifestyle changes, and reduce the consequences of the illness. Upon employment, there is an orientation plan based on the individual's own professional experience, with supervisors available for support in daily work. 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES Working in psychiatric outpatient care is highly varied and exciting work. The core of our operations is the encounter with the patient. As an employee with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. At Kompassen, we have different professional roles and the focus is conducting group treatment, though individual patient contacts may occur. You make assessments and provide treatment for people's mental well-being from a health and holistic perspective. The group treatments offered by Kompassen follow national guidelines for psychotic services. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with approved nursing education as a nursing assistant/nurse/treatment assistant and with an interest in psychiatry. If you have further education in ESL, NEKT, and IMR or general experience within psychiatry, that is meritorious but not required. Your role involves contact with patients, so it is important that you have good interpersonal skills and language proficiency. As an employee with us, you become part of a workplace where everyone sees each other and helps one another for the patient's benefit. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Work schedule: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for employees on 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 process, we have determined our 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, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.