Fountainhouse Gothenburg is one of nearly 400 Fountainhouses worldwide and a work-focused activity for people with mental illness/health challenges, primarily bipolar disorder, various schizophrenia-like conditions, and depression. We do not provide therapy or care, and our members do not have intellectual disabilities.
We who are employed at Fountainhouse do not function as teachers, but work together and democratically "side by side" with our colleagues; the members of the activity. Together we perform the work tasks that need to be completed in the house we own. The role of employees is to be an equal work colleague, to support and motivate members to participate in all the work that is performed, and together find the way to help each person reach their individual goals, which are often work or studies. Some evenings and weekends are included. The work is highly qualified and places great demands on stability, loyalty, self-awareness, and flexibility.
Your Profile
We are looking for someone who has the ability to create genuine, sustaining, yet professional relationships, and who has social competence and empathy beyond the ordinary. You have great patience, are driven, and like flexibility while also being able to maintain important structure over time. We think you may be a teacher, social worker, social pedagogue, or treatment pedagogue, but we could be wrong. You can function both as an inspiring work leader and an equal colleague, and you also find this an exciting combination. Regardless of age, you are mature enough to understand that members' success is the finest reward you can receive. As a supervisor, you are attached to a unit (office and communications unit, kitchen and café unit, study unit, or property and garden unit) but should be able to participate in different units when needed.
You can provide support and practical assistance with matters related to good quality of life; work, contacts with authorities, studies, etc. You are comfortable with and not afraid of handling different communication platforms. You have extensive knowledge of the target group and are able to bear others' feelings and difficulties, hence our requirement for experience and education.
It is important that you have good organizational and planning skills. Very good collaboration skills and loyalty are essential. We do not accept individual study visits regarding applications for this position.
Great weight is placed on personal suitability.
This position is a temporary contract with the possibility of extension.
Learn more about Fountainhouse at www.sverigesfontanhus.se