Dedicated Team Member for Adults Transitioning to Independent Housing

Helsingborgs kommun · Vollzeit

Stortorget 17, Helsingborg, Schweden

Do you want to make a real difference in people's lives? Are you passionate about motivating and supporting adults on their journey toward independence and their own home? Then you could be the colleague we're looking for. We are now seeking a residential support worker for a permanent position and a residential support worker for a temporary position on our Support and Housing Team. Welcome to apply! About the Workplace Difficult challenges don't become easier by waiting. That's why we in Helsingborg are developing a social service that comes in earlier, is more accessible, and meets people where life actually happens. The Social Services Department is now looking for you to join us on this journey. We are approximately 600 employees who believe in people's own strength. Together with our residents and their networks, we create security and build solutions that work for each individual. With warmth and courage, we want to make it easier for our residents to tackle difficult challenges. Always with the goal of a meaningful and independent life. Our operations are organized into three areas: Authority, Housing, and Services and Support. The Housing Operations area is responsible for approximately 400 housing units in the form of housing with special support according to the Social Services Act (SoL), supported housing for young people and adults, Housing First, social contracts, assessment housing, and group homes for young people. The Support and Housing Team works with people over 18 years old who have psychosocial functional limitations, substance abuse issues, and/or comorbidities. Through individually tailored support and motivational work, we help people develop toward greater independence and sustainable housing. Our goal is to help people transition from housing to home. Our interventions include, among other things, training apartments, municipal contracts and rental guarantees, which are part of Helsingborg City's housing and social work. We are a dedicated team that works closely together and develops our operations with a focus on quality, learning, and collaboration. Our office facilities are located at Gåsebäck, from where we conduct our daily work. Work Responsibilities As a residential support worker, you have a varied, independent, and meaningful job where the relationship with the client is the focus. You work both independently and together with team colleagues, as well as in close collaboration with internal and external partners. You are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on individual interventions together with the client. Using a motivational and solution-focused approach, you support the client in reaching their goals and strengthening their ability to manage everyday life independently. The support may include: Creating and maintaining good daily routines Promoting physical and mental health Managing finances and contacts with authorities Progressing toward work, education, or other activities Developing and strengthening relationships with family, friends, and other important people Taking responsibility for their housing according to rental law We meet the client where the need exists, for example at home, at a workplace, at school, or in other environments that are relevant to the intervention. As a residential support worker, you are responsible for a number of clients and serve as the coordinating link in the various parts of the intervention. You develop implementation plans based on approved assignments, follow up on goals, and document the work in the LifeCare journal system. The work also includes administrative tasks that contribute to quality assurance and operations development. What We Offer We offer you a varied, responsible, and stimulating job with opportunities for your own development. The workplace is smoke-free and health-conscious. As an employee, you receive a wellness allowance of 3000 kronor per year. Qualifications Educated social pedagogue, treatment assistant, or other equivalent at least two-year post-secondary education in social work. Have experience working with this target group. Preferable knowledge of MI, ESL, and Signs of Safety. Have experience from politically governed operations and understanding of relevant legislation. Hold a category B driver's license, drive a car, and have good digital skills. As a person, you are confident, dedicated, and relationship-building. You see opportunities in challenges, take responsibility for your work, and have the ability to create trusting relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners. You work in a structured manner, are responsive and professional in your interactions, and enjoy working both independently and with others. You actively contribute to both operations development and a good work environment. With us, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and become part of a dedicated team with a focus on collaboration, development, and learning. Working at Helsingborg City Do you want to help create a better city together with the people of Helsingborg? Then you should work at Helsingborg City. Here you can use your creativity and drive to make life easier and safer for our residents, visitors, and businesses. Together with curious and helpful colleagues, you make a difference in people's lives, both today and in the future. A good job today, a better city tomorrow. You can read more about what it's like to work in the city here: https://helsingborg.se/arbete/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-i-staden/ Other Information Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis during the recruitment period, so welcome to submit your application today! Application Deadline: 2026-10-05 Employment Type: One permanent position and one temporary position until 2027-05-30 Scope: Full-time Start Date: By agreement Duration: One permanent position and one temporary position until 2027-05-30 Number of Positions: 2 To ensure the quality of the recruitment process at Helsingborg City, we use the recruitment tool ReachMee. Therefore, we ask you to submit your application via ReachMee by clicking the application link in the ad. Your CV and other documents relevant to the position should be attached to your application, for example educational certificates or professional credentials. You will also answer selection questions. 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