Welcome to Alingsås! As an employee in our municipality, you have every opportunity to be part of developing our operations and your workplace. With nearly 4000 employees, we are large enough to drive change while still small enough that each person can have influence and space for their ideas. There is room for innovative thinkers. Together we create Alingsås!
Working as a personal assistant is a unique opportunity:
Working as an assistant within LSS with us means a calmer work environment with less stress and more time for presence. You get the opportunity to build relationships, understand the individual's needs deeply, and focus on quality rather than pace in your work. The role suits you if you are curious about human behavior and have an interest in, for example, behavioral science, psychology, or social work.
When you start with us, we offer you:
• A rewarding and meaningful job where you usually meet one person in their home during your shift. Here there is time to build relationships and truly understand the individual's needs
• Experienced and available colleagues and a manager who give you great support in everyday work
• Wellness benefits for the months you are employed and favorable discounts via E-passi
• Thorough introduction and guidance and training in care and low-arousal approaches
• If interested, there is an opportunity to work as a summer temporary in 2027.
Warmly welcome to submit your application!
10 position(s).
WORK DUTIES
As a temporary in personal assistance, you will work providing care and support in different life situations, both at home and during activities outside. The work is varied and tasks can consist of educational support in daily life, personal care, and help with household chores such as laundry and cooking. The individuals have varying disabilities that mean their need for support varies. As an assistant, you play a large role in creating a meaningful everyday life and contribute to well-being and also independence.
Examples of what is included in the work tasks
• Help the user with daily routines
• Support in communication and social situations
• Create security and clear structure in the day
• Light household chores (e.g. cleaning, laundry, simple cooking)
• Accompany on activities, walks, or outings
• Motivate and support in exercise, hobbies, or sensory stimulating activities
• Personal care (varies according to the user's needs)
• Be a calm, safe, and attentive support
• Keep simple, clear documentation according to procedures
• Collaborate with colleagues, relatives, or team as needed
Within the department there are also services within Short-term supervision, short-term accommodation, companionship, and respite care where there is also a need for temporary staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for you who:
• Are at least 18 years old
• Speak and write Swedish well
• Have good computer skills
It is advantageous if you:
• Are trained in, or have ongoing training as a support assistant, support educator, childcare worker, or other equivalent education
• Have experience working with the current target group, or have several years of work experience in another profession
We place great emphasis on personal suitability and are looking for someone who is an empathetic, calm, and responsible person. We believe you have a great interest in human behavior, psychology, and communication.
Employment form: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 3-6 months, start date: Start date is arranged on an ongoing basis according to agreement.
Recruit continuously, welcome to submit your application today!
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