Teacher of Swedish/Swedish as a Second Language
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking more dedicated employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Bors School is a pleasant grades 7-9 school with approximately 180 students, just outside Värnamo. The school's interior and exterior environment underwent extensive renovation in 2019 and today offers bright, flexible, and welcoming teaching spaces and workrooms. There are good bus and train connections to the school. The school works, among other things, with established goals around learning environment, attendance, and study peace. Job Responsibilities This is a temporary position that includes mentoring as well as teaching Swedish and Swedish as a Second Language. There is a possibility that the temporary position can be extended. Qualifications We prefer that you are an educated and licensed teacher with experience working at the secondary level. Terms This is a temporary position. Working hours correspond to holiday service according to Appendix M. Department of Children and Education. Our department is responsible for preschools, primary schools, upper secondary school, adult education, and culture school in the municipality. Together we educate 7,500 children and students in a safe and inspiring environment to grow and develop. Read more about us at: Barn- och utbildningsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Salary Information. In accordance with the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for this position in the job posting. The range specified is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupational category that this posting concerns. The median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have a higher salary. You can find information about the starting salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The salary information is advisory and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty level and responsibility of the assignment as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary range. You can find information about how we work with salaries in Riktlinje - Lönebildning on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for all who live here. As an employee with us, you work with people at the center and create value for both yourself and the citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow in. Read more about us at: Värnamo kommun
Substitute Planning Architect
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking engaged employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Värnamo Municipality is in an expansive phase, with several new, complex, and exciting planning assignments. As one of our employees is taking parental leave, we are now seeking a substitute planning architect for the planning and building unit within the municipal development administration. The mission of the municipal development administration is to promote sustainable development, create a healthy living environment, and help prevent and limit risks and accidents for people, property, and the environment. Today the administration consists of just over 140 employees. We work on issues including environmental and health protection, building permits, comprehensive and detailed planning, traffic, surveying, and map production. The rescue service is also part of the administration and is responsible for operational rescue operations as well as supervision and investigations. You will be part of the planning and building unit and work together with 18 experienced colleagues. Together we contribute to shaping the future sustainable Värnamo – the human growth municipality. Responsibilities As a planning architect with us, you will mainly work on preparing detailed plans, but also participate in other municipal development and development projects. You will manage your own assignments as a project manager and also participate in projects led by others. The work involves close and active collaboration with colleagues as well as ongoing contact with stakeholders, authorities, consultants, elected representatives, and the public. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is a university-educated planning architect or landscape architect, or alternatively has equivalent education or comparable professional experience. Given our many large and complex urban development projects, we would like you to have several years of experience working with physical planning. Experience from municipal or private operations as well as familiarity with applying the planning and building act are meriting. You have a strong interest in urban planning, urban development, and design. As a person you are mature and stable, with a good ability to work both independently and in a team. You are organized and see service to residents as a natural and important part of the work. You have good ability to plan, manage, and follow up on work processes. Good computer skills and good ability to express yourself in Swedish orally and in writing are prerequisites for the position. You are also skilled at communicating and visualizing ideas and concepts. Experience with GIS, CAD, 3D programs, or other relevant tools is meriting. A driver's license (category B) is required. We would like you to attach a cover letter and CV with your application. Welcome with your application! Municipal Development Administration. We plan for the entire municipality to develop sustainably and to be safe and accessible for everyone. We handle comprehensive planning, detailed planning, traffic planning, building permits, geodata, environment, and rescue services. Read more about us at: Samhällsbyggnadsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Information about Salary. Under the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the entry salary range for the position in the advertisement. The range provided is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupational category that this advertisement concerns. The median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have lower base salaries than the median and half have higher. You can find information about the entry salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The information about salary is indicative and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty of the assignment and level of responsibility as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the entry salary range. You can find information about how we work with salary in Guideline - Salary Formation on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the middle of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both major and minor successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you have people at the center and create value for both yourself and citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Read more about us at: Värnamo kommun
Coordinator for Personal Assistance in Värnamo
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you truly make a difference? We are now seeking more engaged employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Would you like to combine hands-on work with assistance recipients with a developing coordinator role? This could be the job for you. We are seeking an employee for personal assistance with a coordinator assignment. You provide support and service based on the assistance recipient's individual needs, wishes, and approved services. As a coordinator, you have, together with the unit manager, an important function in planning, structure, and coordination of daily operations. The position encompasses on average 37 hours per week, with working hours scheduled for day, evening, and weekends. The coordinator assignment typically comprises approximately 40–50 percent of the position. During the introduction period and based on operational needs, the assignment can temporarily encompass a larger portion of working time, primarily weekdays during daytime. All our operations work based on Värnamo Municipality's core values MURAS – People at the Center, Development, Respect, Work Joy, and Collaboration. Work Tasks You work primarily as a personal assistant and provide support based on the assistance recipient's individual needs. The coordinator assignment is an integrated part of the position and means that you, together with the unit manager, contribute to planning, structure, and coordination of operations. The coordinator assignment includes, among other things: handling acute and planned absences according to established procedures, including registration and follow-up in Heroma web co-plan staffing during absences and coordinate the assignment of substitutes plan and organize introductions for new employees and substitutes together with the unit manager, plan and distribute daily staffing based on assistance recipients' needs and operational conditions plan, book, and when necessary lead operational meetings together with the unit manager to ensure alignment regarding needs, working methods, routines, and staffing place orders and review and handle invoices perform other work tasks that may become relevant based on operational needs. Qualifications To be suitable for the position, you should: have education within care, healthcare, social work, or other education that the employer considers equivalent have documented experience working in personal assistance, disability support, or similar operations have a valid driver's license (category B) and be able to cycle, as bicycles are used as a means of transportation in this role have good administrative skills and experience with scheduling, planning, or staffing have good understanding of numbers and be able to handle time registration and reporting, for example to Försäkringskassan (Swedish Social Insurance Agency) have good computer skills and be able to work in digital operational systems have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written be able to perform work tasks involving heavy lifting, longer walks at a brisk pace, and other physically demanding activities. To succeed in the role, you need to work in a structured and methodical manner and be able to plan, prioritize, and create an overview. You have a holistic perspective, take responsibility, and can work independently as well as together with others. You have a professional and respectful approach toward assistance recipients, family members, and colleagues. You communicate clearly, are flexible, and can adapt when conditions change. You can also handle periods with high work pace and multiple parallel tasks. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Terms As of July 1, 2023, nursing assistant is a protected professional title in Sweden. If you are applying for this position with this qualification, you need to be able to provide proof from the National Board of Health and Welfare regarding protected professional status. To be employed, you must present an extract from the Police Criminal Record Register (form 442.3 – verification of your own information according to section 9, first paragraph). You order the extract through the Police website. Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis during the application period. If you, like us, want to have a valuable workday, we warmly welcome your application! The Care Administration. We are responsible for our elderly, people with disabilities, and the municipality's home health care. The administration also works with rehabilitation and prevention so that our citizens can live a good life throughout their lives. Learn more about us at: Omsorgsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Information about salary. In accordance with the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the entry salary range for the position in this announcement. The range indicated is based on the minimum salary and median salary within the occupational category that this announcement pertains to. The median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have a higher salary. You can find information about the entry salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The information about salary is indicative and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty level and responsibility level of the assignment, as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the entry salary range. You can find information about how we work with salary in Guideline - Salary Formation on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the middle of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you have people at the center and create value for both yourself and citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow in. Learn more about us at: Värnamo kommun
Licensed Nurse - Home Healthcare, Värnamo Municipality
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking several dedicated professionals who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description We are seeking licensed nurses for home healthcare in ordinary residential settings within Värnamo Municipality. Job Responsibilities Your work involves responsibility for health and nursing care services in municipal healthcare. You will be responsible for both planned and acute health and nursing interventions for patients of all ages, both younger and older. As a nurse, you make independent medical assessments, provide treatments, and carry out procedures. Since patients' care needs vary, your tasks range from common interventions such as medication management, blood sampling, and wound care to more advanced procedures including dialysis, infusions, and management of tracheostomy, central venous catheters/port systems, and drainage. You will have access to specialist expertise in areas such as palliative advanced care, wound care nursing, and psychiatric coordination. We also have access to a methodology center where certain training programs are conducted. You can also refresh your knowledge there. Working together with colleagues in a team, you ensure the best quality for those we serve. You need to be able to work independently and make your own decisions. Being attentive and empathetic is essential for you, as is having a holistic perspective in working with people. Your work is performed mostly during daytime hours, but some evening and weekend shifts are included. According to our values, you need to be able to: Place the needs and interests of those we serve at the center. Take active responsibility for developing the organization and yourself. Collaborate across boundaries and leverage each other's expertise. Promote job satisfaction, place your work in a larger context, enjoy your work, and feel professional pride. Qualifications As a nurse in Värnamo Municipality, you need to have strong knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. As a person, you are calm and confident and have the ability to create a positive climate. You are attentive and empathetic and find it easy to collaborate both internally and externally. You are skilled at planning and organizing and prioritize your work independently in an efficient manner. Patient participation and collaboration with family members are self-evident to you. Creating a good work environment built on a strong team spirit is important to us. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. What We Offer When you start your position as a nurse with us, you will be assigned a designated mentor. The introduction period is individual and adapted to your experience and prior knowledge. You will also have an experienced mentor whom you can always turn to with your questions. Welcome to apply for a permanent position with Care and Rehabilitation, Care Administration, Värnamo Municipality. Conditions A valid B driver's license for manual transmission is a requirement. Appointment by agreement and after necessary decisions. Selection takes place continuously during the recruitment period. Care Administration. We are responsible for our elderly, persons with disabilities, and the municipality's home healthcare services. The administration also works with rehabilitation and prevention so that our citizens can live a good life throughout their lives. Learn more about us at: Care Administration - Värnamo Municipality Salary Information. Under the EU's wage transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for the position in this advertisement. The range stated is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupation category that this advertisement concerns. The median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupation category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have higher. You will find information about the starting salary range on our website: Salary Information - Värnamo Municipality. The salary information is indicative and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty of the assignment and responsibility level, as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of an employment offer, this means that the salary that is negotiated can be either higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary range. You will find information about how we work with salaries in Salary Setting Guidelines on our website: Guidelines - Värnamo Municipality. Värnamo Municipality – the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you have people at the center and create value for both yourself and the citizens, while also contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Learn more about us at: Värnamo Municipality
Substitute Early Childhood Educator
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference? We are now seeking engaged staff members who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Welcome to apply for a position as an early childhood educator with current placement at Skogens förskola located in Vråen in Värnamo. We work with a dynamic learning environment that leads to increased opportunities for children to have a say. The focus is on enabling each child to develop based on their own conditions and needs, which is why planned and varied instruction is important. Responsibilities As an early childhood educator, you meet the children and are part of the team. You have an exceptional opportunity to influence the conditions for each child's development through an exploratory and creative approach. By being present and curious about what the children are interested in, you can help create a sense of security and support their development. Your task is to be part of the team and actively participate in teaching, play, and activities throughout the day. Work is conducted with trust and in close collaboration with colleagues and guardians. Qualifications We are looking for you with early childhood educator training who has good insight into preschool's mission and curriculum. You have a pedagogical approach that combines professional care and instruction. You are clear and solution-oriented and have the ability to create engagement and work enjoyment. We place great importance on personal suitability. We welcome you to attach a cover letter and CV. Terms The position is filled subject to required decisions being made. We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position. Department of Children and Education. Our department is responsible for preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, adult education, and cultural schools in the municipality. Together we educate 7500 children and students in a safe and inspiring environment to grow and develop. Read more about us at: Barn- och utbildningsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Information about salary. In accordance with the EU's salary transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary interval for this position in the job posting. The interval specified is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupation category that this posting concerns. Median salary is the middle salary, meaning that half of all employees within the occupation category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have a higher salary. You can find information about the starting salary interval on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The salary information is indicative and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty of the assignment and level of responsibility as well as the individual's educational background and experience. If an employment offer is made, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary interval. You can find information about how we work with salary in Riktlinje - Lönebildning on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the middle of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both big and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you work with people at the center and create value for both yourself and our citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Read more about us at: Värnamo kommun Open to everyone We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to suit your needs.
Preschool Teacher at Expo Preschool Area
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking more engaged employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a work day that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Welcome to apply for a temporary position as a preschool teacher with placement at the Expo preschool area located in Rörstorp in Värnamo. At our preschools, we work with the competent child at the center and have faith in each child's unique abilities. We work with an approach that means children learn through interactions with other children, adults, materials, and environments. The approach is based on offering all children activities with varied teaching in many different ways and in many different contexts. Our changing learning environments create increased opportunities for learning and influence for the children. We work with pedagogical documentation to make children's learning processes visible, which also forms the basis for our planning. We have a strong curriculum focus and care for our collective systematic quality work and our commitments. Work Tasks As a preschool teacher, you have an exceptional opportunity to influence the conditions for each child's development through an exploratory and creative approach. By being present and curious about what the children are interested in, you can help create developmental learning environments. You have pedagogical responsibility based on the curriculum guidelines and work actively with pedagogical planning, documentation, reflection, and follow-up. Work is conducted with trust and in close collaboration with colleagues and guardians. At our preschools, we consciously work with each educator's strengths and knowledge. We stay up-to-date and use relevant research, and as a preschool teacher you have the opportunity to develop together with other preschool teachers through processes, collective reflections, and meetings. All staff are offered professional development and collegial learning through dialogue cafés, pedagogical forums, and process groups. Qualifications We are seeking you with preschool teacher training and good insight into the preschool's mission and curriculum. You have a pedagogical approach that combines professional care and teaching. You are clear and solution-oriented and have the ability to create engagement and work joy. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We would appreciate it if you include a personal letter and CV. Terms Selection, interviews, and appointment will take place continuously throughout the entire application period. The position is filled contingent upon necessary decisions being made. We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position. Department of Children and Education. Our department is responsible for preschools, primary schools, secondary school, adult education, and music school in the municipality. Together, we educate 7,500 children and students in a safe and inspiring environment to grow and develop. Read more about us at: Department of Children and Education - Värnamo Municipality Information about salary. In accordance with the EU's wage transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for the position in the ad. The range stated is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupation category that this ad concerns. The median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupation category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have higher. You can find information about the starting salary range on our website: Information about salary - Värnamo Municipality. The salary information is indicative and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty of the assignment and level of responsibility as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary range. You can find information about how we work with salary in Guideline - Salary Formation on our website: Guidelines - Värnamo Municipality. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both major and minor successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you have people at the center and create value for both yourself and our citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow in. Read more about us at: Värnamo Municipality Open to All We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.
Temporary Childcare Worker (Vikariat)
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you truly make a difference? We are now seeking several dedicated employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. Working with us, you focus on people and create a workday that is valuable for both you and our citizens. Description Welcome to apply for a position as a childcare worker currently placed at Trädkryparen Preschool located on Vråen in Värnamo. We work with a dynamic learning environment that creates increased opportunities for children to have influence. The focus is on each child developing according to their abilities and needs, which is why planned and varied instruction is important. Responsibilities As a childcare worker, you meet the children and are part of the team. You have an excellent opportunity to influence the conditions for each child's development through an exploratory and creative approach. By being present and curious about what the children are interested in, you can help create security and development for the children. Your role is to be part of the team and actively participate in teaching, play, and learning throughout the day. The work is conducted with trust and in close collaboration with colleagues and guardians. Qualifications We are looking for someone with childcare worker training who has good knowledge of the preschool's mission and curriculum. You have a pedagogical approach that combines professional care and instruction. You are clear and solution-oriented, and have the ability to create engagement and job satisfaction. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We welcome your application with a personal letter and CV. Terms The position is filled subject to the necessary decisions being made. We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position. Children's and Education Department. Our department is responsible for preschools, primary schools, secondary school, adult education, and cultural school in the municipality. Together, we educate 7,500 children and students in a safe and inspiring environment to grow and develop. Read more about us at: Barn- och utbildningsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Information about salary. In accordance with the EU's wage transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for the position in this advertisement. The stated range is based on the minimum salary and median salary within the occupational category covered by this advertisement. The median salary is the middle salary, meaning that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have lower base salaries than the median and half have higher. You can find information about the starting salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The information about salary is indicative and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty level and responsibility of the assignment as well as the individual's educational background and experience. If you receive a job offer, it means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary range. You can find information about how we work with salaries on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality—the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small achievements, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you focus on people and create value for both yourself and the citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Read more about us at: Värnamo kommun Open to All We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to meet your needs.
Home Care Assistant Forsheda/Bredaryd Temporary Position
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking more dedicated employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. Working with us means keeping people at the center and creating a workday that is valuable for both you and our citizens. Description Home Care Forsheda/Bredaryd consists of two smaller work teams operating in the outer areas of Värnamo Municipality. With us, collaboration, quality in care, and service development are in focus. We work together to create security, participation, and a good quality of life for our elderly. We are looking for someone who is flexible, responsible, and has a positive attitude. You thrive in a varied work environment where no two days are the same and where the elderly person's needs are always at the center. As an employee with us, you contribute with commitment, consideration, and a genuine interest in making a difference in people's daily lives. Working hours include day, evening, and weekend shifts. All our operations work based on Värnamo Municipality's core values MURAS: People First, Development, Respect, Work Joy, Collaboration. Welcome with your application. Responsibilities To provide care and services according to the support decision and implementation plan, with respect for the user's integrity, participation, and self-determination, with the user's needs at the center. Create security and meaning in everyday life for our care users. Collaborate with colleagues and other professionals who are part of the team around the care user. As a home care assistant, you are also the primary contact for the individual user, you are responsible for care and assist with contacts with authorities, family members, healthcare, etc. Work tasks also include IT-based documentation and administration as well as delegated health and medical care tasks. Qualifications Care and nursing program or other education that provides home care assistant competence as well as good computer skills. The position requires good collaboration skills, flexibility, and independence. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability and experience is an advantage! Interviews take place continuously during the recruitment period. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We strive for an equal gender distribution and would welcome applications from male candidates. Conditions As of July 1, 2023, home care assistant is a protected professional title and to be eligible as a home care assistant, a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare must be provided. Before a job offer is made, a certificate from the police criminal record must be presented. Approved grades in Swedish in speech and writing. Class B driver's license valid for manual transmission is required, as well as the ability to cycle. Care Administration. We are responsible for our elderly, people with disabilities, and the municipality's home health care. The administration also works with rehabilitation and prevention so that our citizens can live a good life throughout their lives. Read more about us at: Care Administration - Värnamo Municipality Information about salary. In accordance with the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for the position in the advertisement. The range stated is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupational category that this advertisement concerns. Median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have a higher one. You can find information about the starting salary range on our website: Information about Salary - Värnamo Municipality. The information about salary is indicative and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty of the assignment and level of responsibility as well as the individual's educational background and experience. If a job offer is made, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary range. You can find information about how we work with salary in Guideline - Salary Formation on our website: Guidelines - Värnamo Municipality. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the middle of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you keep people at the center and create value for both yourself and the citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Read more about us at: Värnamo Municipality
Pool Manager
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference? We are now recruiting several dedicated employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable for both you and our citizens. We are now seeking a pool manager who wants to help create a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our visitors. With us, you will have a varied role where you contribute to both the visitors' experience and the quality of our operations, while also promoting public health, movement and joy, and creating meaningful meeting places for people of all ages. Together with colleagues, you work to create a facility where visitors feel safe, welcome and inspired to develop in and around the water. Through good service and high quality, you contribute to a positive experience for everyone who visits the facility. Your Mission As a pool manager, you have an important role in creating a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our visitors. You work closely with people of all ages and contribute to making the facility a meeting place that promotes public health, movement and joy, and swimming skills. The position may also include administrative tasks as well as reception work, as well as participation in planning and coordination of operations. The work is varied and combines service, safety and educational elements. Together with colleagues, you work to give our visitors a positive experience and actively contribute to the facility's development. The work is carried out in smaller work teams and includes day, evening and weekend shifts. The role includes: - Planning and conducting swimming lessons and swimming school activities for different target groups - Promoting activity, movement and joy, and participation in the facility's various activities - Responsibility for supervision and safety in and around the pool facility - When needed, work in reception with customer service, bookings and information for visitors - Contributing to a safe, pleasant and well-maintained facility and participating in the facility's development work - Participating in administrative tasks as well as planning and coordination of the facility's activities and operations. Your Profile We place great importance on personal qualities and are looking for someone who is confident, responsible and service-oriented and enjoys working with people of all ages. You have a positive attitude and build trusting relationships with both visitors and colleagues. You are flexible and have good collaboration skills while also being able to work independently and make decisions when the situation requires it. The role places high demands on you being attentive, solution-oriented and having the ability to remain calm even in situations requiring quick action. For employment, you need good swimming skills and a passed diving and lifesaving test (Gold Badge swimming certificate). Further, we see that you have: - Upper secondary education focused on children and leisure, or education or experience that the employer deems equivalent - Previous work experience in service or educational activities - Good computer skills - Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing It is advantageous if you have: - Certificate as a trained swimming instructor or experience in swimming school teaching - Lifesaving training or other safety-related training - Experience as a group instructor Employment Information You have the opportunity to assume this position subject to necessary decisions being made. We offer good employment terms where conditions are regulated by collective agreement. With us, you get a work environment that promotes both well-being and development. In Värnamo Municipality, we see different backgrounds and perspectives as an asset and equal opportunities as self-evident. Read more about us and our benefits - Working with us - Värnamo Municipality (varnamo.se) Your Application Selection may take place on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter. Before employment, you must provide a current criminal records certificate in accordance with applicable regulations. If you have protected personal data or other information you consider sensitive, contact the recruiting manager before you apply. We decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance. Information about salary. Pursuant to the EU's wage transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the entry-level wage range for the position in this job posting. The range provided is based on the lowest wage and median wage within the occupational category that this posting concerns. The median wage is the middle wage, which means that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower basic salary than the median and half have a higher. You can find information about the entry-level wage range on our website: Information about salary - Värnamo Municipality. The salary information is advisory and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated wage setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty of the assignment and level of responsibility, as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the entry-level wage range. You can find information on how we work with salaries on Guidelines - Wage formation on our website: Guidelines - Värnamo Municipality.
Assistive Technology Technician, Welfare Technology and Assistive Devices Unit
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking engaged employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. Working with us, you focus on people and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Do you want to work with technology that makes a real difference in people's daily lives? We are now seeking an assistive technology technician who wants to help ensure that the municipality's assistive devices are safe, functional, and accessible for our users. With us, you will have varied work where technology, service, and human interaction meet. The work is conducted both in our assistive devices facility and out in the municipality's operations. You will work closely with your technician colleagues, care personnel, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other professionals. In connection with service and repairs, you will also meet users in their daily lives, which requires professional and service-oriented conduct. With us, you will have varied and independent work in an operation where technology contributes to increased safety, participation, and independence for the municipality's residents. You will become part of an engaged team with close collaboration and the opportunity to contribute to the development of future welfare technology and assistive devices services. All our operations work based on Värnamo Municipality's core values MURAS: People First, Development, Respect, Work Joy, Collaboration. Job Duties As an assistive technology technician, you work with service and maintenance of the municipality's assistive devices to ensure high quality and safe use. Job duties include, among other things: - Service, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of assistive devices such as hospital beds, patient lifts, ceiling lifts, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices. - Reconditioning of assistive devices. - Installation of alarms. - Transportation. - Goods receipt and certain warehouse work. - Procurement of spare parts and consumable materials. - Collaboration with other professionals within the operation. - Participation in projects, development work, and procurement within the operational area. The work is varied and includes both workshop work and work out in the operations. Qualifications We are looking for someone with upper secondary education with a technical focus or other education and experience that the employer considers equivalent. You have a genuine interest in technology, good mechanical understanding, and experience with service, maintenance, or repair of technical equipment. You are practically minded, thorough, and able to independently solve technical problems. For this position, you must: - Have good technical understanding and problem-solving ability. - Have good computer skills. - Communicate well in Swedish, both orally and in writing. - Have a valid category B driver's license and good driving experience with a manual transmission. It is an advantage if you have experience with assistive devices, medical technical equipment, or other technical service assignments. Personal Qualities Since the work is performed both in a workshop environment and out in the operations, you have many contact points with care personnel, users, and relatives. Therefore, it is important that you are service-oriented, responsive, and have professional conduct. As a person, you are: - Service-oriented and responsible. - Thorough and quality-conscious. - Organized and self-driven. - Flexible and solution-oriented. - Responsive and collaboration-oriented. You find it easy to build trusting relationships with both colleagues and users and relatives, and you contribute to a positive work environment. We place great importance on personal suitability. The work involves some heavy lifting and handling of larger assistive devices. To be employed, you must provide a certificate from the police criminal record (form 442.3 – verification of personal information according to section 9, paragraph 1). You can order the certificate through the police website. https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/ belastningsregistret. Care Administration. We are responsible for our elderly, people with disabilities, and the municipality's home healthcare. The administration also works with rehabilitation and prevention so that our citizens can live a good life throughout their lives. Read more about us at: Omsorgsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Salary Information. In accordance with the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for this position in the job posting. The range stated is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupational category that this posting concerns. The median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have a higher one. You can find information about the starting salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The salary information is indicative and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty level and responsibility level of the assignment as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary range. You can find information about how we work with salaries in Guidelines - Salary Formation on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. There is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future here. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you focus on people and create value for both yourself and citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow in. Read more about us at: Värnamo kommun
Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation and Welfare Technology Unit
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking motivated employees who want to shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Do you want to make a difference in people's everyday lives? After many appreciated years in our services, one of our occupational therapists is retiring. We are now looking for a new colleague who wants to be part of our team and help create conditions for independence, participation, and quality of life for the municipality's residents. You will be part of the Unit for Rehabilitation and Welfare Technology, where 33 employees work together. Here you will find occupational therapists, physical therapists, assistive technology specialists, and welfare technologists with broad experience and high expertise. We are proud of our positive work environment, our good collaboration, and our shared focus on development and quality. The position is primarily directed toward social psychiatry, but we welcome applications from occupational therapists with various experiences and backgrounds. Within our rehabilitation organization, we work broadly across multiple operational areas, which can create opportunities based on both the organization's needs and your expertise. All our operations work according to Värnamo Municipality's core values MURAS: People First, Development, Respect, Work Joy, Collaboration. Duties As an occupational therapist, you work to support individuals' ability to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. You conduct assessments, plan and follow up on interventions, and contribute your rehabilitation expertise in close collaboration with users, relatives, colleagues, and other partners. The work includes, among other things: - Occupational therapy assessments and activity evaluations. - Planning, implementation, and follow-up of interventions. - Prescription and follow-up of assistive devices. - Guidance and support to care personnel. - Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. - Contribution to the organization's development and quality work. You work independently but always with a competent team behind you. The work is characterized by freedom with responsibility and is facilitated by our flexible working hours agreement. Qualifications As an occupational therapist, you work to support individuals' ability to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. You conduct assessments, plan and follow up on interventions, and contribute your rehabilitation expertise in close collaboration with users, relatives, colleagues, and other partners. The work includes, among other things: - Occupational therapy assessments and activity evaluations. - Planning, implementation, and follow-up of interventions. Prescription and follow-up of assistive devices. Guidance and support to care personnel. - Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. - Contribution to the organization's development and quality work. Terms To be employed, you need to present an excerpt from the police's criminal record register (form 442.3 – verification of personal details according to section 9, paragraph 1). You order the excerpt through the police website. https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret. Approved grades in Swedish. B driver's license for manual transmission is a requirement. The application deadline is September 13. Recruitment will be ongoing during the application period, so do not delay your application. Care Administration. We are responsible for our elderly, people with disabilities, and the municipality's home care services. The administration also works with rehabilitation and prevention so that our citizens can live a good life throughout their lives. Read more about us at: Omsorgsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Information about salary. In accordance with the EU's salary transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the entry salary range for this position in the job posting. The stated range is based on the minimum salary and median salary within the occupational category that this posting concerns. The median salary is the middle salary, meaning that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower basic salary than the median and half have a higher salary. You can find information about the entry salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The salary information is advisory and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty of the assignment and level of responsibility as well as the individual's educational background and experience. If a job offer is made, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the entry salary range. You can find information about how we work with salaries in Guideline - Salary Formation on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjöanda spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you put people at the center and create value for both yourself and the citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Read more about us at: Värnamo kommun
High School Teacher in Technical Subjects
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now looking for more engaged employees who want to be part of shaping the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. About the Job Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now looking for more engaged employees who want to be part of shaping the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description At Finnvedens gymnasium in Värnamo, we believe in education that shapes both knowledge and people. Here you become part of future learning where education, quality, and collaboration go hand in hand. Together we create an inspiring school environment where both students and employees develop, and where you have the opportunity to grow in your role and take the next step in your career. Responsibilities As a technical teacher with us, you will have the opportunity to teach curious and motivated high school students. You will be responsible for planning and conducting instruction that combines theory with practical problem-solving. The role also includes developing the subject content and strengthening students' understanding of technology's role in a sustainable future. As part of our organization, you participate in both program and subject teams that meet regularly throughout the year for collaboration and development. We value active engagement in the school's development work and look forward to creating an inspiring learning environment for our students together with you. Qualifications You are a certified high school teacher with the qualification to teach technical subjects. Qualifications in additional subjects or other competence that can strengthen the operation are considered merits. You approach teaching with engagement and adapt your lessons based on students' needs and prerequisites. Structure and creativity come naturally to you, and in the classroom you are a clear and supportive leader. You have strong ability to create motivation, build relationships, and contribute to a positive learning environment for students. Terms We work with continuous selection and interviews during the application period. The position is filled subject to required decisions being made. Department of Children and Education. Our department is responsible for preschools, primary schools, high schools, adult education, and culture schools in the municipality. Together we educate 7,500 children and students in a safe and inspiring environment to grow and develop. Learn more about us at: Department of Children and Education - Värnamo Municipality Information about Salary. In accordance with the EU's wage transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for the position in this advertisement. The range specified is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupational category that this advertisement concerns. The median salary is the middle salary, meaning that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower basic salary than the median and half have higher. You will find information about the starting salary range on our website: Information about Salary - Värnamo Municipality. The information about salary is indicative and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty of the assignment and level of responsibility as well as the individual's educational background and experience. If an employment offer is made, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary range. You will find information about how we work with salary in Guideline - Salary Formation on our website: Guidelines - Värnamo Municipality. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and sense of community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you have people at the center and create value for both yourself and citizens, while also contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Learn more about us at: Värnamo Municipality
Substitute Student Assistant for Adaptive Primary School/Secondary School
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking more dedicated employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Adapted School Värnamo needs to expand with more substitute student assistants for our operations. As a student assistant, you will work both during school hours and during after-school care or short-term supervision/LSS after school. The assignment applies during temporary absence of regular staff, which can be both planned and unplanned, meaning you may be asked to work on short notice such as the same day, but also for work shifts further in the future. Work Tasks As a student assistant in an adapted school, your main responsibility is to lead, support, and challenge students in everyday situations. We work with a focus on both the group and the individual by using language-developing methods and accessible teaching, as well as a low-emotional approach. Working in a team with a holistic perspective and flexibility throughout the student's day is something we see as a natural part. As a student assistant, you participate in all the students' activities during school hours and in after-school activities and adapt yourself to the children's specific needs. Qualifications We are looking for you who are trained as a student assistant. We also welcome applications from those with similar competencies such as nursing assistants, childcare workers, or teacher assistants. The work requires that you are confident in your professional role and can work independently and have a good ability to see opportunities in different situations. As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, good cooperation skills, and an interest in working together in a team with different professional categories. Your approach is relational and focused on working in a health-promoting and preventive manner. You are flexible, responsive, and have an easy time building good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Terms We work with continuous selection and interviews. The position is filled subject to required decisions being made. Department of Children and Education. Our department is responsible for preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, adult education, and cultural schools in the municipality. Together we educate 7,500 children and students in a safe and inspiring environment to grow and develop. Read more about us at: Barn- och utbildningsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Salary Information. Based on the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for the position in this ad. The range specified is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the professional category that this ad pertains to. The median salary is the middle salary, meaning that half of all employees within the professional category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have higher. You can find information about the starting salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. Department of Children and Education. Our department is responsible for preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, adult education, and cultural schools in the municipality. Together we educate 7,500 children and students in a safe and inspiring environment to grow and develop. Read more about us at: Barn- och utbildningsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Salary Information. Based on the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for the position in this ad. The range specified is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the professional category that this ad pertains to. The median salary is the middle salary, meaning that half of all employees within the professional category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have higher. You can find information about the starting salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The salary information is for guidance and is not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty level and responsibility level of the assignment as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary range. You can find information about how we work with salary in Guideline - Salary Formation on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the middle of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you have people at the center and create value for both yourself and citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Read more about us at: Värnamo kommun Open to All We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.
Administrative Economist Temporary Position
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking more engaged employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Do you want to work at a workplace with optimism, forward-thinking spirit, and where you as an employee can thrive and develop? Do you want to be part of developing our operations? Then you have the opportunity to test your wings in a temporary position as an administrative economist at the Children's and Education Department in Värnamo Municipality. Värnamo is a municipality with a strategic location and great growth potential. A successful business community, high employment, good communications, and well-developed public services characterize our expanding municipality with just over 33,000 residents. The department currently has approximately 1,200 employees, with approximately 25 people working at the Children's and Education Department's office. As an economist, you report directly to the department head. Work Tasks As an economist, you have a significant role in creating conditions for an equitable school with high quality from an economic perspective. You will work with budgeting and monitoring in the department's preschool operations, cultural school, central administration, and student health. In this, you will work closely with the relevant operational managers and principals. You are part of the department's group of economists where you represent your area of responsibility with a focus on the entire Children's and Education Department's mission. You are responsible for reporting, analyzing, and when necessary, writing supporting documentation, materials for investigations, and matters in the department and the Children's and Education Committee. Qualifications We are looking for someone with an academic education as a Certified Economist or another higher education degree that can be assessed as equivalent. We would prefer that you have experience from a similar position. You have good computer skills and thorough knowledge of the Office package, especially Excel. You should have good knowledge of working with accounting and business systems. Knowledge of municipal organization and public operations is an asset. Experience from school and education is an asset. You have good analytical skills and can independently plan and prioritize your work. You have a good ability to collaborate and communicate both internally and externally, as well as see operations from a holistic perspective. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Children's and Education Department. Our department is responsible for preschools, primary schools, secondary school, adult education, and cultural school in the municipality. Together, we educate 7,500 children and students in a safe and inspiring environment to grow and develop. Read more about us at: Barn- och utbildningsförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Information about salary. In accordance with the EU's wage transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the entry salary range for this position in the job advertisement. The range stated is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupational category that this advertisement concerns. The median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have a higher salary. You can find information about the entry salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The salary information is advisory and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty level of the assignment and level of responsibility, as well as the individual's educational background and experience. If an employment offer is made, this means that the salary negotiated can be either higher or lower than what is stated in the entry salary range. You can find information about how we work with salary on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you have people at the center and create value for both yourself and the citizens, while also contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Read more about us at: Värnamo kommun Open to All We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.
Treatment Specialist - Adult Services
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you truly make a difference? We are now seeking dedicated team members who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our residents. Description and Responsibilities The Adult Services section consists of a government authority division and an outpatient care division. Within outpatient care (Counseling and Treatment Unit), treatment specialists, Case Managers, and a group leader work together. The target group for outpatient care is adults over 25 years old who need support and treatment due to problems with alcohol, drugs, and/or gambling. We also work with families of the target group and offer support to perpetrators and victims of violence. The work involves supporting the target group in various ways in their life situation. This can include structured treatment conversations, home visits, outreach activities, supportive and motivating conversations, as well as supervised urine and breath tests. You are expected to conduct individual treatment sessions, lead group treatment, make home visits, and support individuals with practical matters. The work requires the ability to adapt quickly, flexibility, and a willingness to step in where needed so that the individual receives the support they need. To a large extent, you take responsibility for planning your own time. Some evening shifts may occur. The operations have documentation requirements and we work in the Combine operations system. The work takes place in close collaboration with both the individual and their family members as well as with internal and external partners, which requires good cooperation skills. You will be offered external supervision with your colleagues. Qualifications and Experience We are looking for someone with at least three years of post-secondary education at a college/university in a relevant field, such as IKM or other education deemed suitable for the profession. Experience with treatment work with people with addiction problems/intimate partner violence is desirable. You have the ability to combine commitment and professional distance in your work and enjoy collaborating with others. Conditions Class B driver's license required Citizens Services Department. Our department is responsible for matters within social services and family care, integration, leisure activities, and labor market measures. We work with preventive measures, investigations for children and youth, family law and foster care, early interventions for children and youth, adult support, financial assistance, and administration and service. Read more about us at: Medborgarförvaltningen - Värnamo kommun Information about salary. In accordance with the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the starting salary range for the position in this announcement. The range stated is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupational category that this announcement concerns. The median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have higher. You can find information about the starting salary range on our website: Information om lön - Värnamo kommun. The salary information is guidance and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty of the assignment and responsibility level as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the starting salary range. You can find information about how we work with salaries in Policy - Salary Formation on our website: Riktlinjer - Värnamo kommun. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the middle of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you put people at the center and create value for both yourself and the residents, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow in. Read more about us at: Värnamo kommun
Chef for Meal Service
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking more engaged team members who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. Working with us means you focus on people and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Meal Service is part of the Service Department and has approximately 120 employees across 43 kitchens. Together we prepare and serve meals to children in preschool, students in school, and elderly residents in care facilities. We prioritize locally produced, Swedish, and organic products in our procurement, and we work according to sustainable production practices. In Värnamo Municipality, we work based on our core values: Regardless of assignment, role, and function, our shared task is to: Place the needs and interests of those we serve at the center Take active responsibility for developing our operations and ourselves Respect each other's opinions, roles, and functions Work to ensure that everyone experiences job satisfaction, can place their work in a larger context, enjoys the workplace, and feels professional pride Collaborate and utilize each other's competencies Are you our new chef for Exposkolan's kitchen? Are you responsible, thorough, and do you have a strong ability to plan and structure your work? Do you have an eye for the small details that enhance the dining experience? Are you someone who enjoys cooking and is inspired by taking responsibility for the entire chain from procurement to finished meal, and who likes being part of a team in an environment where creativity is highly valued? Then you should apply for this position! Subject to necessary decisions being made, you now have the opportunity to apply for the position of chef at Exposkolan's kitchen. As a chef in meal service, you will work in an operation where we have a strong appreciation for quality meals, good service, and great care with the meals we serve to our guests in preschool, school, and to our elderly. You will report to the responsible unit manager. Job Responsibilities As a chef, you are responsible for planning, procurement, preparation, and serving of meals. We see that you have good IT skills as you will work with orders and registrations in a food database program. Your responsibilities include daily kitchen production and responsibility for self-inspection, internal administration, and other relevant tasks in the dining area together with the team. About the Workplace: Production kitchen serving approximately 1,600 portions for preschools, schools, and elderly care. We are a team of about 14 employees responsible for this organization with a varied schedule including weekend work. Qualifications We are looking for you with experience in food, meals, and service for those we serve! You have great commitment and professionalism in your profession! You are a chef with relevant education from restaurant/institutional catering programs or experience from work in large-scale kitchens/restaurant kitchens that the employer considers equivalent. You have experience with food preparation and production in large-scale kitchens and good knowledge of HACCP. Good IT skills and experience with the food database program Matilda are advantageous. You are fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and are particularly interested in male applicants. We place great emphasis on good teamwork, flexibility, independence, and we also consider personal suitability when recruiting. In your application, please include a CV and personal letter. Conditions We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position. Service Department. Together we work to provide our citizens and employees with good service. We are responsible for meal service to schools and elderly care, IT and digitalization, facility management, contact center, internal services, logistics and printing, vehicle unit, and interpreter services. Learn more about us at: Service Department - Värnamo Municipality Information About Salary: In accordance with the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the entry salary range for this position in the announcement. The range stated is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupational category that this announcement refers to. The median salary is the middle salary, which means that half of all employees within the occupational category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median and half have higher. You can find information about the entry salary range on our website: Information About Salary - Värnamo Municipality. The salary information is provided as guidance and is not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty level and responsibility level of the assignment as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, this means that the salary negotiated can be both higher or lower than what is stated in the entry salary range. You can find information about how we work with salary in Guidelines - Salary Formation on our website: Guidelines - Värnamo Municipality. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the middle of Småland. We are a central part of a strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. There is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future here. We highlight both major and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you focus on people and create value for both yourself and citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Learn more about us at: Värnamo Municipality Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.
Cook for Meal Service
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking several dedicated employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a work day that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description Meal Service is part of the Service Administration and has approximately 120 employees in our 43 public kitchens. Together we prepare and serve meals to children in preschool, students in school, and to elderly people in care services. We prioritize locally produced, Swedish, and organic products in our procurement, and work according to sustainable production principles. In Värnamo Municipality, we work based on our core values: Regardless of assignment, role, and function, our shared responsibility is to: Put the needs and interests of those we serve at the center Take active responsibility for developing our operations and ourselves Respect each other's opinions, roles, and functions Strive to ensure everyone experiences work satisfaction, can put their work in a larger context, enjoys their workplace, and feels professional pride Collaborate and make use of each other's competencies Are you our new cook for Bors School? Are you responsible, thorough, and do you have good ability to plan, structure, and are you flexible in your work? Do you have an eye for the small details that enhance the meal experience? Are you someone who enjoys cooking and is inspired by taking responsibility for the entire chain from purchasing to the finished meal and being part of an environment where creativity is high on the agenda? Are you passionate about good and sustainable meals and excellent service! Then you should apply for this position! Assuming that necessary decisions are made, you now have the opportunity to apply for the position of cook at Värnamo Municipality's kitchen. You will work in an operation where we have a good sense of meals, excellent service, and great care regarding meals for our guests in preschool, school, and for our elderly. You will report to the responsible manager. Job Responsibilities As a cook, you are responsible for planning, purchasing, preparing, and serving meals. You have good computer skills as the role includes orders and registrations in meal planning software. The cook position also includes responsibility for internal quality control, internal administration, and other relevant kitchen tasks. The cook function requires flexibility and demands high adaptability as the assignment involves collaboration with colleagues, customers, and guests as needs arise. About the Workplace: Your placement is in a school kitchen with a team that prepares approximately 450–500 portions per day. Qualifications We seek you with experience in food, meals, and service for those we serve! You have great commitment and professionalism for the profession! You are a cook with relevant education in restaurant and food service training, or experience from working in large-scale kitchens/restaurant kitchens that the employer considers equivalent. You have experience in cooking and food production, as well as good knowledge of HACCP. Experience with the meal planning software Matilda is an asset. You speak and write Swedish fluently. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and we welcome applications from men. We also consider personal suitability when recruiting. We value experience as a cook with several years in kitchens and restaurants! Please attach a CV and cover letter with your application. References are welcome. Terms We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position. Service Administration. Together we work to provide our citizens and employees with excellent service. We are responsible for meal service to schools and elderly care, IT and digitalization, facility services, contact center, internal services, logistics and printing, vehicle fleet, and interpretation services. Learn more about us at: Service Administration - Värnamo Municipality Salary Information. In accordance with the EU's pay transparency directive, Värnamo Municipality provides information about the entry salary range for this position in the job advertisement. The range stated is based on the lowest salary and median salary within the occupation category covered by this advertisement. The median salary is the middle salary, meaning that half of all employees within the occupation category in Värnamo Municipality have a lower base salary than the median, and half have a higher salary. You can find information about the entry salary range on our website: Salary Information - Värnamo Municipality. The salary information is guidance only and not binding. Värnamo Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting, which means that the final salary is determined based on the difficulty level and responsibility of the assignment, as well as the individual's educational background and experience. In the event of a job offer, the salary negotiated may be either higher or lower than what is stated in the entry salary range. You can find information about how we work with salary in Guideline - Salary Formation on our website: Guidelines - Värnamo Municipality. Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you put people at the center and create value for both yourself and the citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Learn more about us at: Värnamo Municipality Open to All We focus on your competencies, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.
Wildlife Fence Installer
We are looking for someone who wants to work as a wildlife fence installer. The work involves installing wildlife fencing along roads. Your responsibilities will include hanging nets, drilling posts into rock, and operating four-wheelers. You should be thorough since all of our work is inspected. You should be practically minded as we use both large and small machinery, from drills to excavators. You should be responsible since we work with returning customers with whom we have good working relationships. You must be in good physical condition as the work is very physically demanding and we work outdoors in all weather conditions. We are a tight-knit company, so it is important that you work well with others and are down-to-earth as a person. Our work area is in southern Sweden, which involves overnight stays away from home. It is an advantage if you have a BE driving license. Recruitment is ongoing throughout the application period.
Sales Representative Uppland B2C, Heat Pumps
Are you a driven salesperson who wants to make a difference? NOTE: We do NOT wish to receive calls/emails from recruitment/staffing agencies. Would you like to work in a company with a fast pace, short decision-making processes, and satisfied customers? Then this could be the job for you! We are now looking for an engaged and business-driven sales representative for the private market in Uppland who wants to help develop our business. With us, you will sell quality solutions including heat pumps, air conditioning systems, and other energy-efficient products to homeowners and private individuals. About the Role As a sales representative, you are responsible for the entire customer journey—from first contact and consultation to quote and closing. You build long-term customer relationships and help customers find the best solution based on their needs. You will primarily work with incoming leads combined with your own initiatives. Your work area is Uppland and southern parts of Gästrikland. We are Looking for You If You Have strong self-motivation and enjoy doing business. Are quick-moving, solution-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Are self-driven but appreciate working in an engaged team. Have a B-class driving license and speak and write Swedish fluently without limitations. Previous experience is a merit, but the right attitude and willingness to develop are most important. We Offer An established company with a strong reputation and many satisfied customers. Varied work where no two days are the same. Great opportunities to influence your own income. Onboarding, training, and support from experienced colleagues. A team with high competence, short decision-making processes, and a family-oriented work environment. With us, we value energy, engagement, and the will to succeed. Are you ready to take the next step in your sales career? We'd love to hear from you! Submit your application today—selection is ongoing.
Inside Sales Representative
Some see an order. You see an opportunity to help a customer, find a smarter solution, and make things a little better than yesterday. If you're driven by relationships, customer experiences, digitalization, and development, this could be the role for you. Does it sound like an environment where you would thrive and grow? Then we hope you'll keep reading. ⭐ Let's start with why you'll enjoy working with us at Bufab With us, you get: Make an impact – We believe in giving people responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference, and we're in a phase where we want to raise the bar even further and grow. Develop together with us – We're a company in constant development. Through new ways of working, digital tools, and close collaboration across different functions, you'll have the opportunity to develop both your expertise and your approach to work. Become part of an engaged team – We believe in helping each other, sharing knowledge, and having fun at work. Here we work together to create value for our customers and achieve our goals. The best of both worlds – As part of Bufab, you get the security of a stable and growing global company while being part of an operation with short decision-making paths and close collaboration. 🫱🏼🫲🏼 Here's where you come in As an inside sales representative with us, you have your own commercial customer responsibility and are responsible for developing the business together with your customers. You're an important part of our sales team and serve as the customer's primary contact person in day-to-day collaboration. The role involves building long-term relationships, identifying business opportunities, and ensuring a professional and smooth customer experience throughout the business. At the same time, you actively contribute to the development of our processes and ways of working. Your mission in brief Manage and develop your customer portfolio with a focus on growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction Build, develop, and maintain long-term customer relationships Have daily contact with customers via phone, email, and digital channels Handle quotes, price inquiries, orders, and delivery tracking Support our business developers in customer and growth work Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the development of our processes Work with digital tools and smart solutions to create an even better customer experience Collaborate closely with colleagues in sales, procurement, quality, and other areas 🤷♀️🤷♂️ Who are you? We believe you're someone who enjoys making connections with people and who is driven to provide great service. As a colleague and representative of Bufab, you stand for and actively work according to our core values: We are responsible – you take ownership of your role and drive work forward at a pace that can be fast. At the same time, you're organized and service-oriented; you enjoy collaboration but can also take your own initiative and work independently. We are entrepreneurs – you see opportunities for improvement and act on them to create solutions. You work with digital tools and see opportunities and potential in them. We always deliver as a team – you enjoy collaborating, sharing your knowledge, and contributing to a positive work environment where we achieve success together. We'd love to see that you have: Experience in customer service, sales, or similar customer-facing work An interest in digital tools, development, and smart ways of working Good communication skills in Swedish and English Experience working in business systems or other digital platforms is a plus ✅ A few things that might be good to know This is a full-time position Location: Värnamo Your manager will be Robert Johansson, who is Sales Manager for one of our sales teams 🔩 And finally, about us – your future employer Bufab Group has approximately 1,800 employees and over 50 wholly-owned operating subsidiaries in more than 30 countries. Our employees are the key to our success. We offer freedom, responsibility, and development opportunities in an international environment, while maintaining the family feeling that has existed since our founding in 1977. To our customers, we deliver solutions rather than just screws and bolts, or C-parts, as we call them. Bufab is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the name "BUFAB". Read more at http://www.bufab.com. 📩 Do you want to become our new colleague and be part of our journey forward? Then we'd of course like to know more about you, by September 13th at the latest. We work with continuous selection and do not accept applications by email due to personal data handling. If you have questions about the position, you're welcome to contact Robert Johansson ([email protected], 0370-696924), and if you have questions about the recruitment process, contact Lotta Ryman ([email protected], 070-266 66 33). 🔎What happens after you apply? We work with continuous selection, and for candidates who move forward, we conduct several different steps in the process to create as fair, accurate, and transparent a process as possible. This includes interviews, tests, reference checks, and background checks – all to ensure that you and we feel it's a good match – for now and for the future.