Support Assistant, Group Home

Trelleborgs kommun · Vollzeit

Östergatan 71, Trelleborg, Schweden

In Trelleborg, we work together for a growing successful municipality where it is good to live. Our 61 villages and 21 city districts are creative meeting places that buzz with life. Here we want things, talk about them and come as we are. This means we welcome others in the same generous and curious way. Welcome to join the journey! The Social Services Department's mission is to work with social services and provide support so that everyone in the municipality feels safe and has the same opportunities in life. We want everyone to be able to be active and participate in society. With a focus on respect for the individual's right to determine their own life, we are responsible for three important areas: care and welfare, support for people with disabilities, and assistance to individuals and families. Our goal is that everyone receives the support and care they need. Since everything Trelleborg municipality does is based on our values of openness, respect and responsibility, it is important and decisive that these values are as self-evident for you as they are for us in our work. The Workplace Within the Functional Support Department there are group homes, service housing, service activities, day activities, children's and youth housing, and short-term and leisure activities conducted in accordance with the Disability Act (LSS) and relevant authority decisions for the individual user. The department also includes social psychiatry activities conducted according to the Social Services Act (SoL). Our workplaces are located both in Trelleborg city and urban areas, and some activities are in the municipality's villages and countryside. The residence's target group is category 1 under the LSS, which includes people with intellectual disabilities, autism or autism-like conditions. Furthermore, this means that individuals have disabilities in combination with other diagnoses. We work from a user-oriented perspective where users are provided support and services based on individual needs. The goal is to enable independence, self-determination and participation to the greatest extent possible, based on each user's abilities. The group home and workplace are located just outside Trelleborg's urban area. The easiest way to get to and from work is by bicycle or car. What We Can Offer You Structured work with a focus on care and skills training. In your work, we also offer skills development both internally and externally. We also have municipality-wide benefits that all employees can take advantage of. At this workplace, we have a dedicated team that helps each other and strengthens one another in their work. Job Responsibilities As a Support Assistant, you are a key person in supporting and guiding users from a pedagogical and practical perspective in their daily lives, including care/hygiene, activities, cooking and skills training. All with the aim that users should achieve increased independence. Based on the users' implementation plans, you work to establish, implement and follow up on the goals of the implementation plans and realize the highest possible quality and participation in daily life. Based on good and clear communication and good conduct, your task is to create calm and security for users regardless of the situation. Furthermore, you are a support and create conditions for good contact with family, healthcare and other important contacts for the individual. Within the internal organization, you primarily collaborate with other support assistants, support pedagogues and management to continuously develop the activities and achieve set goals. Qualifications For the role of Support Assistant, we are looking for someone who has: Secondary school or vocational diploma from a care and welfare program, children's and leisure program or other equivalent education that the employer deems equivalent At least one year of work experience in functional support/LSS: care and welfare and/or in school settings where you have worked with people with autism, psychiatric conditions or challenging behavior and/or explicit pedagogy. Good computer skills and documentation experience Good ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish, as you will need to document in journals and other important documentation in your work. At least a B driver's license for a manual transmission vehicle Good physical ability, as the work includes activities with users We place great emphasis on personal suitability, beyond the basic requirements. In particular, it is important that you act calmly, stably and in a controlled manner even in stressful situations. You maintain a realistic perspective on situations and focus on the right things. You have self-awareness and always conduct yourself professionally in work contexts. You plan, organize and prioritize work tasks efficiently, both together with colleagues and on your own. You can quickly adapt to changed circumstances and see opportunities in changes. You can relate well to those you meet in your work and handle situations constructively. If it becomes relevant for you to work within one of our activities, you will need to: Valid extract from the criminal record register. Read more and download the form at Belastningsregistret - begära utdrag | Polismyndigheten (polisen.se) Provide proof of valid work permit Working Hours Rotating schedule day/evening/every other weekend, part-time/full-time Contact For information about the position, contact Heidi Christensen, Section Manager at phone 0410-73 30 28. Salary statistics: https://www.trelleborg.se/naringsliv-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/lonestatistik/ Trade union contacts: www.trelleborg.se/facket Please note that we have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with qualification and selection questions. This is for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for those applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process. In preparation for the recruitment process, Trelleborg municipality has carefully considered recruitment channels and marketing. 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