We are seeking an Operations Manager for Attendo Hammarby elderly care facility

Attendo Sverige AB · Vollzeit

Blomstergatan 15, Västerås, Schweden

Are you a leader who is passionate about providing safety and care to those who need support in their daily lives? Then you've come to the right place! Attendo operates Attendo Hammarby under an agreement with Västerås city. Hammarby is located in the western districts of Västerås and includes an elderly care home/21 beds, group housing for people with dementia/7 beds, service apartments/31 units, and a meeting place. In your role as Operations Manager, you will independently drive, lead, and develop the operations. You report directly to the Regional Manager. You will be part of a competent management team where you receive support and guidance to succeed in your role. We have a decentralized organization where you have the space to develop your ideas and leadership style. About the role As Operations Manager, you lead the work at the unit with responsibility for daily operations and business planning. You provide your team members with the best conditions to contribute to quality care. We want to and can make a difference with a focus on customers, employees, and commissioners, as well as society at large. The path forward goes through clear and developmental leadership. Our leadership compass consists of four areas • Create value • We together • Build trust • Think new The compass helps us reach our long-term goals, lead and develop our operations and business forward, and serves as a tool for leading ourselves and others. You will have access to a ready-made concept based on well-established quality work and systematic occupational environment work, supported by regional resources as well as quality, finance, marketing, and HR departments. You will be part of a competent and engaged management team where you receive support and guidance to succeed in your role, and you report directly to the Regional Manager. We have a decentralized organization where you have the space to develop your ideas and leadership style. Main responsibilities Responsibility for daily operational activities, personnel, and scheduling Conduct systematic quality and operational development Ensure that agreements, assignments, and regulations are followed Maintain ongoing contact with customers, employees, and relatives Finance and budget related to operations Ensure occupancy based on budget and set targets Collaborate with support functions within the group Who are you? Your educational background must align with the formal requirements for being a license holder for the operations in accordance with the qualifications listed below. Additionally, you are a confident leader with previous experience working with the target group. As a leader, you are communicative, trustworthy, and customer-focused. To succeed in the role, you are results-oriented and thrive in work that demands flexibility and takes place in constant change. You apply a coaching, solution-focused approach and enjoy working toward set goals. Furthermore, you have an understanding of and knowledge in finance and can follow up on and analyze operational results. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Qualifications Requirements: University degree such as social worker, behavioral scientist, nurse, or other equivalent education, as required by the Swedish Inspectorate for Health and Social Care (IVO) to be a license holder Education in social law of at least 7.5 hp (if not educated as a social worker) At least 2 years of experience in a leadership position within healthcare and/or social care Experience with budgeting and financial analysis Very good knowledge of Swedish language, both spoken and written Meritorious if you also have: Experience working in private care operations Experience leading operations in development and change Worked in a larger organization and/or company in strong growth What can we offer you? Attendo is a secure employer that can offer you good opportunities to take more responsibility or move into new roles. We offer you as an employee training opportunities, collective agreements, wellness benefits, and several other benefits and employee discounts through our benefits portal AttendoPlus, in collaboration with Benifex. About the recruitment process Before any potential employment, a criminal record extract together with valid photographic ID must be presented. If you are called to an interview, you need to be able to prove that you have the right to work in Sweden by presenting EU/EES citizenship or a valid work permit. For final candidates, in addition to references, we will conduct a credit check as part of the recruitment process. Application deadline October 30, 2026. Recruitment is ongoing and the position may be filled during the application period. About the position We apply probationary employment, and a basic prerequisite for employment to become permanent is that IVO approves our application for you to be included on the license for the respective operation. Full-time, permanent position. Start date: By agreement For questions about the position, you are welcome to contact: Regional Manager Rebecca Frylmark-Berg via email [email protected] About Attendo Attendo is one of the largest care companies in the Nordic region and was founded in 1985. We operate elderly care homes and home care services. Our values—care, commitment, and competence—guide us daily in our work so that everyone experiences well-being, participation, community, and work satisfaction. As part of our commitment to a safe and secure work environment, we conduct random alcohol and drug testing. Welcome with your application—Together for the future of care!