Every day, approximately 1800 people come to work for Östhammars Municipality to deliver welfare and development so that our local community can continue to be safe and attractive. We do it together, with commitment, responsibility and openness. We are proud of that.
Please note that upon any employment, you may be required to provide extracts from the criminal record and suspicion register.
3 position(s).
JOB DUTIES
As a residential assistant, you make a difference in people's lives. Your role is to support our users in achieving increased independence both at home and in social settings. You motivate and support them in their daily lives, ensure their basic care needs are met, and help with household chores and practical tasks. The work also includes working based on implementation plans, collaborating with colleagues at your own residence and other residences within the unit, and maintaining contact with relatives, guardians, and administrators.
We are now seeking several positions and the scope may vary.
The positions involve work according to a rotating schedule with day, evening, and weekend shifts.
We work with Vocational Journey for disabilities for both managers and employees, and offer competence-enhancing training.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who has completed and passed upper secondary education in healthcare and social services or social work, for example:
- Healthcare and Social Services Program (nursing assistant),
- Children's and Recreation Program with a focus on social work
- Education as a support assistant, or other education that the employer considers equivalent and compatible with the National Board of Health and Welfare's general guidelines for personnel in LSS activities.
The work requires that you have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, corresponding to the requirements for lawful documentation in municipal activities. You must have documented knowledge of LSS, user participation, and self-determination. You must also have good knowledge of digital documentation and IT-based activity systems.
To succeed in the role, it is also advantageous if you have experience working in municipal LSS activities, particularly group homes, and working based on implementation plans, follow-up, and documentation in accordance with applicable legislation (LSS/SoL). It is advantageous if you have a B-driver's license, and further, it is also advantageous if you have experience with any of the following:
• LAB (Low Affective Behavior)
• AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
• IBIC or clarifying pedagogy
As a person, you are calm, attentive, and accommodating in your interactions. You have interest, willingness, and ability to help others and strive to find solutions. Furthermore, you are flexible and adapt easily to changing circumstances. You can quickly change your perspective and approach. Last but not least, you are good at structuring, planning, and prioritizing your work.
To thrive with us, you should have a genuine interest in working with people, be responsive to others' needs, and have good service orientation and cooperation skills.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Interviews will take place continuously during the application period.
Type of employment: Permanent employment.
Duration: Start date: Start date by agreement.
Working hours: Schedule.
Östhammars Municipality welcomes all applicants as we strive for diverse workplaces and see our differences as a strength and asset.
Please note that upon any employment, you may be required to provide extracts from the criminal record and suspicion register.
In this recruitment, we have chosen which channels we want to appear in and therefore decline any further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.
When you apply for a job with us, we ask you to apply digitally for efficient, fast, and secure handling of your application. If for any reason you cannot register your application digitally, you can send your application marked with reference number to:
Östhammars Municipality
Communications Office, HR
Box 66
742 21 Östhammar