Jobs in Ostersund

Support Assistants for Family-Based Residential Support

Are you a confident, attentive, and dedicated person who wants to work to strengthen families? We are in an exciting development phase and have established a new team in our operations that will offer support to families in vulnerable life situations. Therefore, we are seeking two support assistants who want to contribute to creating a safe and meaningful everyday life for both children and parents. You will become part of a team consisting of two support assistants and a coordinator. Family-based residential support is part of standard residential support and belongs to our regular operations. At our residential support unit, collaboration and collegial support are a given, and we work closely together within the unit. The position is based at our central office in Östersund, but most of the work takes place in the families' homes. Working hours follow a shift schedule with shifts between 7:00 and 20:00 on weekdays. You will also work evenings every third Sunday. Start date by agreement. Your New Job Family-based residential support is an intervention with a clear focus on parents and family. As a support assistant in family-based residential support, you implement approved interventions directed at both parents and children. You work independently in families' homes with a strong focus on strengthening parenting, which means providing practical, educational, and compensatory support tailored to the needs of each individual and family. You will primarily work with people who have some form of neuropsychiatric functional impairment (NPF), and if you have knowledge of or have previously worked with people with NPF, this is considered an asset. This may involve supporting the family in creating functioning morning and evening routines, planning and implementing activities together with parents, such as assisting with contacts with various authorities. The assignment may also include targeted interventions directly with children, where you ensure that their care needs are met. This may involve, for example, accompanying the child to leisure activities or being present in other everyday situations to create safety and structure. Within the scope of the assignment, you may also provide support to residents within standard residential support if needed. You work closely with the team's coordinator, and our goal is to work together based on evidence-based methods, with the aim of giving families the conditions to create a functioning and sustainable everyday life. Common Work Tasks Practical tasks in the home such as cleaning, cooking, planning, and structuring daily routines. Support and guide parents in parenting. Participate in various activities together with parents, children, or the whole family. Follow up on the family-based residential support work. Collaborate internally and externally on matters concerning the family's support. Documentation in Viva. Your Competence Requirements Education as a nursing assistant, support assistant, social pedagogue, treatment pedagogue, or other equivalent education that the employer considers relevant for the position. Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. Class B driver's license. Assets Experience working with parents and children. Knowledge of and/or experience with NPF. Good computer skills. Experience with documentation in journal systems. Experience with educational work. Great weight is placed on personal suitability. We Are Looking for You We are looking for you who want to support children and parents in different life situations. You have empathetic ability and can meet both children and adults with understanding and respect. You are flexible and adapt when families' needs change. As a person, you are loyal and stand behind the operations' goals, and you communicate professionally in all contexts. With your educational insight, you can convey information in a way that suits different recipients. You have personal maturity, are confident, attentive, and can distinguish between professional and private matters. Your good collaboration skills mean that you work well with both families and colleagues. You are self-driven, take responsibility, and move your work forward. In stressful situations, you remain stable, create calm, and focus on what is most important for the family's wellbeing. Other Information If you become a candidate for employment, you will need to provide a certificate from the criminal record register. The certificate is ordered via the Police website, polisen.se. Please note that you do not need to send the register certificate with your application. It will be presented first in connection with a possible employment. We welcome your application! How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to include a CV and cover letter in your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We will ask you to supplement these if an interview becomes relevant. Östersunds kommun has considered the choice of advertising channels before posting and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising salespeople. What Do We Offer? Östersunds kommun offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hour. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Department of Health and Care Within the Department of Health and Care, we apply optional employment levels for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time in other operations within your sector. This gives you a chance for variation, new experiences, and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the operations' needs meet. Working with heart here at the Department of Health and Care means that you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for the residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. For real.

Staff Member for Resource Pool - Children and Youth Services

The Recruitment and Staffing Unit is seeking three committed staff members for the resource pool within the Disability Sector. We are expanding our pool and are looking for you to develop in your professional role and contribute with dedication to varied and meaningful work. We offer three full-time positions, and with a full-time employment you receive 14 days off during a six-week period. A probationary period may be applied and employment begins by mutual agreement. Your new role As a staff member with us, you will work in a stimulating work environment where you have the opportunity to develop in your professional role. The assignment involves staffing various types of activities within the Disability Sector located throughout Östersund municipality. You will meet people of all ages, but mainly work in our children and youth services for ages 0–21 years. This makes the role both varied and developmental. The resource pool's task is to staff both emergency and planned absences up to 14 days and act as a resource to create added value for residents or improve the quality of services. Work follows a flexible schedule with shifts at various times around the clock. You are comfortable working independently and can work on-call and night shifts. You are available to work every third weekend, Friday through Sunday, and the schedule is planned once every six weeks in close collaboration with your work team. As a resource pool staff member, you work in a competent team that meets every six weeks at the unit's workplace meetings (APT), where we also have regular peer supervision. You provide support to residents based on individual needs, both inside and outside the home, according to the activity's daily planning. In this role you meet daily with children and young people with various needs, which requires flexibility, attentiveness, and professional conduct. You create a safe and developmental daily life for children and young people through play, movement, and educational activities. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors year-round and involves active participation in play, walks, and other activities. A low-affect approach is an integral part of the assignment. You work closely with your supervisor, who supports you in your assignment, while you also collaborate with coordinators in daily planning. The unit has a district nurse attached to it who supports you in the responsibility you have as part of delegated tasks under the Health and Medical Services Act (HSL). You also need to be able to travel to and work at workplaces throughout the municipality and be interested in working with all age groups, even though work with children and youth is your main assignment. Common work tasks Basic care. Participate in various activities such as meals/cooking, bedtime routines, waking up, visual support, everyday chores. Play and physical activities indoors and outdoors. Support and guidance in daily life. Documentation. Handle delegated tasks under HSL. Your qualifications Requirements Upper secondary education that the employer deems appropriate. We appreciate if you have a focus on care or pedagogy. Driver's license category B. Good knowledge of Swedish language in speaking, writing, and reading comprehension. Good physical ability corresponding to the possibility of active participation in play, walks, or similar activities. Merits Experience in care and support work, day and/or night shifts. Experience working with people with disabilities, particularly valued if you have worked with children with autism or other neuropsychiatric disabilities. Good computer skills. Good knowledge of care practices. Pedagogical experience from preschool or youth activities. Experience with low-affect approach in interactions. At least three years of work or professional experience. We are looking for you We are looking for you who have experience and enjoy working with children, young people, and adults. You have the ability to create safety, participation, and good relationships in encounters with others. You are attentive, empathetic, and flexible and can quickly adapt to changes while easily collaborating with both colleagues and the people you meet in your work. As a person you are confident, responsible, and communicative. You express yourself clearly and meet others with warmth and respect. At the same time, you are loyal to the organization's goals, guidelines, and decisions. Your ability to listen, collaborate, and handle different situations in a professional and respectful manner makes you a valuable part of the team. Do you recognize yourself in this description? Then we warmly welcome your application. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Other information For this position, if you become a candidate for employment, you need to provide an extract from the criminal record and suspicion register that is not older than 6 months. You can order this from the police website. How the recruitment process works Interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We want you to include a CV and cover letter with your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We will ask you to provide them if you are invited for an interview. Östersunds kommun has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to publication and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising salespeople. What do we offer? Östersunds kommun offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation conversion, wellness allowance or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and financial advisors, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Care and Support Administration Within the Care and Support Administration, we apply optional employment levels for permanent staff members. This means that as an employee you have the right to work up to full-time within other activities in your sector. This gives you a chance for variety, new experiences, and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the organization's needs meet. Working with our hearts at the Care and Support Administration means that you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in daily life. It matters. Really.

Support Assistant/Support Worker for LSS Residential Facility in Central Östersund

Do you want to work in a role where you get to be active, creative, and at the same time contribute to creating security and structure in other people's everyday lives? We are now looking for someone who is patient and engaged, who wants to help develop our LSS residential facility in central Östersund. Here you will work closely with our residents, participate in meaningful activities, and contribute to preventing behaviors that require extra care. If you enjoy varied work where each day offers new opportunities to make a difference, this could be the right place for you. We are offering two permanent positions, where 75 percent of the job is based at this facility, and the remaining 25 percent you work at other workplaces within the Disability Sector if you choose to work 100 percent. Working hours are scheduled for day, evening, night on-call shifts, and weekends. You work according to a rotation schedule with the opportunity to influence your schedule within applicable guidelines. Start date is by agreement. Your new job As a support assistant/support worker with us, you strengthen people's independence, participation, and quality of life through a professional, person-centered, and preventative approach. In our operations, we apply a KASAM-inspired approach where we work to create a daily life characterized by comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness. The facility is home to 12 residents, three of whom have greater support needs and live near the staff apartment, while the remaining 7 residents live relatively independently in satellite apartments nearby. You support residents with everything from household chores to personal care. A large part of the work involves creating an active and meaningful everyday life together with the residents. Therefore, many activities take place out in the community, for example at fitness classes, leisure activities, excursions, and sometimes even vacation trips. We want to continue developing the operation through more joint activities in our common spaces. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is enterprising, flexible, and creative, who likes to come up with new ideas. You are a reassuring and attentive person who understands neuropsychiatric functional impairments. You have experience with or interest in working with TAKK/AKK and other pedagogical tools that promote communication, independence, and emotional regulation. You see possibilities and have the ability to prevent and manage challenging situations with calm, patience, and a solution-focused approach. With us, you become part of an engaged team of eight colleagues and work closely with internal and external partners. The work also includes documenting in the journal system Viva and following the facility's routines and working methods. Together we work to find the right support, the right methods, and the best solutions for each individual. Common work tasks Support and guidance in the individual's daily life Assisting residents with personal care Participating in various activities together with the individual Medication management Delegated tasks from licensed personnel Documentation in Viva, MCSS, and DF-respons Your qualifications Requirements Upper secondary education, preferably with a focus on care, pedagogy, or social work. Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. Merits Trained support assistant or nursing assistant. Experience in care and health services work. Experience working with people with neuropsychiatric functional impairments. Experience working with TAKK/AKK. Good computer skills. Driver's license. We are looking for you We are looking for someone who meets residents with empathy and respect based on their individual needs and life situation. You have the ability to put yourself in others' perspectives and create trusting encounters without taking over their emotions. You contribute with creativity and find solutions that develop the operation and create real value for the residents. Through a pedagogical and adapted approach, you make information understandable and accessible for people with different circumstances. As a person, you are confident, professional, and loyal to the assignment, and you act in accordance with shared goals, decisions, and guidelines. You are persistent and work purposefully even when challenges arise, with a focus on long-term and sustainable solutions for the residents. Personal suitability is given great weight. Other information Criminal record check If you become a candidate for employment, you will need to provide a criminal record check. The check can be ordered through the Police website, polisen.se. The criminal record check you need to order is "Work with elderly or adults with functional impairment". Note that you do not need to submit the criminal record check with your application. It will be presented when employment is finalized. How the recruitment process works Interviews can take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and personal letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be submitted. We will ask you to provide these if an interview becomes relevant. Östersunds kommun has considered the choice of advertising channels before publishing this ad and therefore declines contact from recruitment firms and advertising salespeople. What do we offer? Östersunds kommun offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also get quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Care and Health Services Administration Within the Care and Health Services Administration, we apply flexible working hours for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time in other operations in your sector. This gives you the opportunity for variety, new experiences, and a broader network. We value creating a flexible working environment where your wishes and the facility's needs meet. Working with heart at the Care and Health Services Administration means you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for the residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. Really.

Support Assistants

The Recruitment and Staffing Unit is currently seeking three committed support assistants for the resource pool within the Disability Sector. We need to expand our pool and are therefore looking for you who want to take the opportunity to develop your professional role and, through your commitment, secure a highly varied job. We are offering three full-time positions and with a full-time employment you receive 14 days off during a six-week period. Trial employment may be applied and start date will be agreed upon. Your New Job As a support assistant with us, you will get a stimulating work environment where you have great opportunities to develop in your professional role. The assignment involves staffing various types of activities within the Disability Sector located throughout Östersund municipality. The target group spans all ages from children to seniors, which makes the work both varied and meaningful. We place great emphasis on your onboarding. The resource pool's task is to staff both acute and planned absences up to 14 days and act as a resource to create excellence for citizens or to increase the quality of activities. Work follows a flexible schedule with shifts at various times around the clock. To thrive in this role, you need to feel comfortable working independently and be prepared to work both on-call and night shifts. You are available for work every third weekend, from Friday to Sunday, and the schedule is planned during the year every sixth week (longer periods may be planned during summer and Christmas), in close collaboration with your work team. As a support assistant in the resource pool, you work in a competent team that you meet every sixth week at the unit's workplace meeting (APT), where we also have regular collegial supervision. In your work, you provide support to citizens based on individual needs and conditions, according to the planning the activity has for the day. You perform your work within various activities and you may be at several different workplaces within the municipality during a week. You help citizens manage their daily lives, perform care and support them in all the challenges that may arise, both inside and outside the home. You participate in activities and collaborate with everyone you meet in your work. Your assignment is to create good conditions through guidance and support and care for as independent and secure a life as possible for the citizens. You work closely with your manager, who is available to support you in your assignment and coordinates with coordinators in daily planning. The unit has a district nurse attached to it who supports you in the responsibility you have with delegated work tasks under the Health and Medical Care Act (HSL). You may have various types of delegations that the activity requires, for example insulin, tracheostomy and feeding tubes. You also need to be able to travel to and work at workplaces throughout the municipality and be interested in working with all age categories, from children to our seniors. Common Work Tasks Basic care. Social support and guidance in citizens' daily lives. Participate in various activities with citizens. Documentation in Viva. Handle delegated work tasks under HSL, for example insulin, tracheostomy and feeding tubes. Your Competence Requirements Trained nursing assistant, support assistant or equivalent care or pedagogical education that the employer finds appropriate. Class B driver's license and access to a car. Good knowledge of the Swedish language in speaking, writing and reading comprehension. Meritorious Experience in care and support work at night. Experience with similar work tasks. Experience with the documentation system Viva. Good knowledge of care. Experience working with people who have various types of functional variations. We Are Looking For You We are seeking support assistants who have experience with and enjoy working with people and who create security and participation. You are attentive, empathetic and have a natural ability to cooperate with both colleagues and citizens. You communicate clearly and have a warm approach in meeting others. You are flexible and see opportunities in changes, while remaining loyal to the organization's goals, guidelines and decisions. Your ability to listen and handle situations in a respectful way makes you an important part of the team. Do you recognize yourself in this and want to help create a meaningful everyday life for others? Then you are warmly welcome to apply. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Other Information For this position, if you become a candidate for employment, you need to present an extract from the criminal record and suspicion register not older than 6 months, which you can order from the police website. How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews can take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to include a CV and cover letter with your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We will ask you to supplement them if an interview becomes relevant. Östersunds kommun has before publishing considered the choice of advertising channels and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising sales. What Do We Offer? Östersunds kommun offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also get quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Care and Social Services Administration Within the Care and Social Services Administration we apply voluntary employment level for permanent employees. This means that as an employee you have the right to work up to full-time within other activities in your sector. This gives you a chance for variation, new experiences and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the organization's needs meet. Working with heart for us at the Care and Social Services Administration means you contribute to creating simpler, richer and more secure lives for residents in Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It is important. Really.

Support Assistants for LSS Residential Facility in Torvalla

Would you like meaningful work where you contribute to better living conditions for our residents? We are now seeking two support assistants for two of our LSS residential facilities in Torvalla. You will be primarily placed at one of the facilities. Here you will work closely with individuals with various disabilities and provide support in daily life, both at home and in the community. The goal is to create conditions for as independent and active a life as possible. You will be part of a dedicated team that together creates a safe and developmental environment. The work is based on each individual's needs and circumstances and is characterized by a pedagogical approach according to KASAM (comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness). The facilities have their own common areas and offices. Working hours vary and include day shifts, evening shifts, overnight on-call duty, and weekends. You work according to a rotation schedule, which gives you the opportunity to influence your schedule within the framework of the organization's guidelines. These are permanent full-time positions. 80 percent of the work is allocated to one of these facilities, and the remaining 20 percent you work at other workplaces within the Disability Sector. Start date by agreement. Your New Job As a support assistant, you provide individually adapted support to residents based on their needs and circumstances. You help residents manage their daily lives and any challenges that may arise. Activities are a natural part of the work and may include walks, outings, social activities, or everyday errands - always with the goal of strengthening participation and quality of life. The work is varied and requires you to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks during a shift. You work closely with colleagues and other professionals such as nurses, support pedagogues, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists to create a comprehensive approach for each individual. The role includes care, care-related services, and healthcare tasks performed under delegation. You document in the Viva journal system. The role also includes contact person responsibility, which means you are responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring interventions, always with a habilitative approach. In the organization we use alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), including sign language support TAKK to strengthen participation and communication. Experience with AAC and TAKK is therefore a merit. The position may also involve transporting residents to and from activities and various errands, which means a Class B driver's license is a merit. Common Work Tasks Support and guidance in the individual's daily life Assistance with personal hygiene Grocery shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, and other household chores Perform delegated healthcare tasks according to the Health and Medical Services Act, such as medication management Participate in various activities together with the individual Documentation Your Qualifications Requirements Education as a support assistant, nursing assistant, or other education the employer deems equivalent Good knowledge of Swedish in speaking, writing, and reading comprehension Merits Experience working in the disability sector Experience working in care and support Experience with AAC/TAKK Knowledge of dementia/Alzheimer's Good computer skills Class B driver's license Great weight is placed on personal suitability. We Are Looking for You We are looking for someone who is secure, stable, and takes responsibility for their work. You are flexible and adapt easily when circumstances change, while maintaining a holistic perspective on your work. You enjoy collaborating with others and build good relationships with colleagues, residents, and other professionals. With a thoughtful, respectful, and professional approach, you contribute to a positive work environment and handle challenges constructively. We also see that you are self-motivated and feel confident planning, organizing, and driving your work forward. To thrive and succeed in this role, you need to be clear in your communication and ensure that information reaches the right people. You follow up when needed and contribute with your colleagues to a high-quality organization where the resident's needs and circumstances are at the center. A Word from Your Future Manager Hello and welcome! I am looking for someone who wants to make a difference in the daily lives of our residents. With us, you will have the opportunity to contribute safety, commitment, and joy - together with a great team. I hope you become curious about becoming part of us! Best regards, Cecilia Other Information Police Record Extract If you become a candidate for employment, you must provide an extract from the police record. The extract is ordered via the Police website, polisen.se. The police record that should be ordered is "Work with elderly or adults with disabilities". Note that you do not need to send the police record with your application. It will be presented in connection with a potential employment. How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and cover letter with your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We will ask you to provide these if an interview becomes relevant. Östersunds Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before publication and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising salespeople. What Do We Offer? Östersunds Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness contribution, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Care and Support Administration Within the Care and Support Administration, we apply flexible employment levels for permanent employees. This means that you as an employee have the right to work up to full-time within other operations in your sector. This gives you an opportunity for variety, new experiences, and a broader network. We strive to create a flexible work environment where your wishes and the organization's needs are met. Working with your heart in the Care and Support Administration means you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for residents in Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. Really.

28. 8. 2026 8 4 3 2 1

Support Assistants/Support Staff for LSS Housing in Brunflo

Are you a confident and stable person who wants to work helping, supporting, and guiding our residents in their daily lives? Then this job might be for you. Here you work closely with people with various disabilities and provide daily support, both at home and in the community. The goal is to create conditions for as independent and active a life as possible. You'll be part of an experienced work team of 5 colleagues who together create a supportive, inclusive, and developmental environment for both residents and each other. The LSS housing is a stairwell model located in Brunflo, where two residents live near the staff apartment and other residents live in satellite apartments. Working hours for this position are varied and include days, evenings, overnight on-call shifts, and every other weekend. You work according to a hybrid schedule, where you have the opportunity to influence your schedule within current guidelines. We offer a permanent employment position and a temporary assignment covering 40 weeks; both positions are full-time. Start date by agreement. Your New Job As a support assistant/support person with us, you work closely with people with various disabilities and support needs. Your mission is to create security, participation, and conditions for each individual to live as independent and meaningful a life as possible. The work includes support in all aspects of daily life such as assisting with personal care and planning and carrying out activities together with residents such as shopping, cooking, and shared meals. You need to be attentive to individuals' needs, adapt your working approach based on the situation, and be flexible when circumstances change. In the operation you meet people with, among other things, acquired brain injury, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. Several residents may display impulsive or challenging behavior, which requires calm, stable, and professional interaction where you help them manage changes and situations that may feel difficult. Sometimes communication can be challenging, so it is meriting if you have experience with sign language or alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). The operation is based on empowerment and a sense-of-coherence-inspired approach, where the focus is on the individual's resources, participation, and self-determination. An important part of the work is therefore to create trusting relationships and provide support in a respectful and individually adapted manner. We place great emphasis on collaboration, reflection, and an open climate in the work team where we together develop the operation. You work closely with colleagues and cooperate with internal support functions and external care and welfare providers to ensure good support for residents. The position also includes ongoing documentation in the Viva journal system and following the operation's routines and working methods. Common Work Tasks Support and guidance in the individual's daily life. Participate in various activities together with the individual. Personal care. Medication management. Documentation. Your Competence Requirements High school education that the employer deems appropriate. Preferably with a focus on healthcare, education, or social work. Good Swedish in speaking, writing, and reading comprehension. Driver's license. Meritorious Experience working with people with disabilities. Experience working in educational activities. Experience working in psychiatry. Experience working with AAC. Good computer skills. We Are Looking for You We are looking for you who have a strong focus on residents and who meet people with attentiveness, respect, and understanding for their different needs. You are flexible and see opportunities in change, while at the same time you have pedagogical insight and the ability to adapt your message and actions based on the recipient. You work well with others, communicate clearly, and contribute to good relationships. As a person, you are confident, stable, and resilient, with the ability to maintain focus and calm even in challenging situations. Giving and seeking support from your colleagues in these situations is an important tool for developing the operation and thriving together in the group. Through your personal maturity and professionalism, you build trust and contribute to good outcomes for both the operation and the people we serve. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Other Criminal Record Certificate If you become relevant for employment, you need to provide an extract from the criminal record register. The extract is ordered via the Police website, polisen.se. The register extract that should be ordered is "Work with elderly or adults with disabilities". Note that you do not need to send the criminal record certificate with your application. It will be presented in connection with a possible employment. Welcome to apply! How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews can take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and cover letter in your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be submitted. We will ask you to provide them if an interview becomes relevant. Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before announcing and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising sales staff. What Do We Offer? Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Department of Care and Welfare Within the Department of Care and Welfare, we apply voluntary employment level for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time within other operations in your sector. This gives you a chance for variety, new experiences, and a wider network. We are committed to creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the operation's needs are met. Working with heart with us at the Department of Care and Welfare means you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for residents in Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. Really.

28. 8. 2026 7 4 3 2 2

Support Assistant/Support Person at HVB Home within the Disability Services Sector

Do you want to make a real difference in a child's everyday life? We are now seeking two support assistants/support persons for our HVB home, where you will become an important part of a dedicated and competent team. Together, you will work to create safety, development, and good conditions for a child with special needs. You will become part of a work group consisting of 11 employees who together create a warm, inclusive, and developmental environment for both the child and each other. The child lives in their own apartment with a staff apartment in close proximity. The work involves varying working hours scheduled for day, evening, overnight on-call, and every other weekend. You will work according to a fixed rotating 8-week schedule. We offer two permanent positions, where 80 percent of one position's scope is allocated to this activity, and the remaining 20 percent you will work at other workplaces within the Disability Services Sector. Start date by agreement. Your New Job As a support assistant/support person, you provide individually tailored support to the child, both at home and outside. Your mission is to create safety, participation, and opportunities for as independent and meaningful a life as possible. The child has extensive care needs and requires supervision around the clock. The work is always carried out by two staff members simultaneously. Tasks include support with care, hygiene, and assistance with tube feeding. An important part of the work is providing social and educational support. We use among other things sign language as alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) to strengthen the child's communication and participation. In our work, we also apply a sense of coherence (KASAM)-inspired approach, where we focus on creating comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness in the child's everyday life. During daytime, you will accompany the child to school and help create conditions for a functioning and developmental school experience. The child is a happy, curious, and active person with many interests. Swimming, horseback riding, go-kart racing, sitski, and other leisure activities are a natural part of everyday life. Therefore, we are looking for someone with an open mind, who is creative and sees possibilities. You enjoy finding new activities and are inspired by the idea that nothing is impossible. If you have a musical interest or play an instrument, that's a plus, as the child has a great interest in singing and music. The role may also involve travel related to medical appointments, day trips, and vacation trips. The role also includes ongoing collaboration with social services, schools, habilitation, healthcare, and other care providers involved with the child. Communication and cooperation with the child's family is an important part of the work to create safety, continuity, and a shared understanding of the child's needs and development. The work also includes ongoing documentation in the journal system Viva to ensure good quality. To give you a safe start, we offer a thorough introduction together with experienced colleagues. You will have access to customized introductory materials and training provided by the employer, which creates good conditions for both you and the child to feel secure in daily life. Typical Work Tasks Support and guidance in the individual's daily life. Assistance and help with personal care. Participation in various activities together with the individual. Internal and external collaboration on matters concerning the child. Documentation in our journal system Viva. Your Competence Requirements Upper secondary education. Preferably with a focus on healthcare, pedagogy, or social work. Good Swedish in both spoken, written, and reading comprehension. Meritorious Experience working with children with disabilities. Experience working in healthcare. Experience working with AAC. Good computer skills. Driver's license. We Are Looking for You We are looking for someone who, with warmth, commitment, and a sense of security, wants to make a difference in a child's everyday life. You are attentive, responsible, and have the ability to build safe relationships with both the child and their network. You are confident in yourself, have good judgment, and can make wise decisions even in challenging situations. You collaborate well with others, adapt your approach based on the child's individual needs, and always work with respect, integrity, and the child's best interests in focus. We also value that you work according to applicable routines and guidelines to create a safe, secure, and developmental environment for the child. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Other Information Criminal Record Extract If you become a relevant candidate for employment, you will need to provide an extract from the criminal record register. The extract is ordered through the Police website, polisen.se. The register extract to be ordered is "Work with elderly or adults with disabilities". Note that you do not need to send the criminal record extract with your application. It will be presented at the time of a potential employment. We Welcome Your Application! How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with your application. We will ask you to provide these if an interview becomes relevant. Östersunds Municipality has, prior to posting, considered the choice of advertising channels and therefore asks to be excused from calls from recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives. What Do We Offer? Östersunds Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Healthcare and Care Administration Within the Healthcare and Care Administration, we apply optional employment levels for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time within other activities in your sector. This gives you an opportunity for variety, new experiences, and a broader network. We strive to create a flexible work environment where your wishes and the organization's needs are met. Working with your heart here at the Healthcare and Care Administration means you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for residents in Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. Really.

27. 8. 2026 6 6 4 3 1

Support Assistant/Support Person for LSS Residential Home on Frösön

Are you a confident and stable person who wants to work helping, supporting, and guiding our residents? Then this might be the job for you. We are now looking for a support assistant/support person at one of our LSS residential homes on Frösön. With us, you work closely with people with various disabilities and provide customized support in daily life, both at home and in the community. Through a pedagogical and respectful approach, you contribute to creating conditions for an independent, meaningful, and active life. You become part of a work team of four employees who together create a developmental and inclusive environment for both residents and colleagues. The facility consists of several apartments in a shared building as well as two satellite apartments. The work involves varying work hours and is scheduled for day shifts, evening shifts, on-call nights, and weekends. You work according to a fixed rotating five-week schedule. The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date by agreement. Your New Job As a support assistant/support person, you provide individually tailored support that creates security in daily life and gives the resident the opportunity to live as independently as possible. The role includes assisting with everyday tasks such as shopping, cooking, healthcare contacts, and personal care. An important part of the work is to encourage and enable participation in social activities and meaningful activities. This might include shared coffee breaks, walks, outings, and other activities based on the resident's interests and needs. The work requires good physical fitness, as active participation in, among other things, long walks and other physical activities is a natural part of daily life. To promote communication and participation, we use alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), for example in the form of visual supports. You work closely with colleagues and collaborate with licensed professionals, such as nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. Documentation is an important part of the role and is done in our journal system Viva, so you need to have good computer skills. Typical Work Tasks Support and guidance in the individual's daily life Participate in various activities together with the individual Grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and other household tasks Medication management Digital documentation Your Qualifications Requirements Secondary education. Preferably with a clear focus on healthcare, social work, or education. Physical fitness corresponding to active participation in long walks or similar activities. Good knowledge of Swedish in speech, writing, and reading comprehension. Merits Experience working in the disability field. Good computer skills. Great weight is placed on personal suitability. We Are Looking for You We are looking for someone who is confident, responsible, and has good interpersonal skills. You are responsive to other people's needs and treat each individual with respect and care. You enjoy collaborating and work well with colleagues, family members, and other important people around the resident. You contribute to a positive work environment by being communicative, flexible, and solution-focused. We would like to see you take initiative, be engaged in your work, and see opportunities in everyday situations. You want to help create a safe, meaningful, and developmental life for the residents you support. You work according to the facility's goals and guidelines. Even when the work is demanding, you remain calm, prioritize, and work in a structured manner. Other Information Criminal Record Certificate If you become a candidate for employment, you must provide a criminal record certificate. The certificate is ordered through the Police website, polisen.se. The criminal record certificate to be ordered is "Work with elderly or adults with disabilities". Note that you do not need to send the certificate with your application. It will be presented at the time of a potential employment. Welcome to Apply! How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We want you to attach a CV and a personal letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We will ask you to provide these if an interview becomes relevant. Östersunds kommun asks that you do not contact recruitment firms or advertisement sales representatives, as the municipality has already considered its choice of advertising channels before posting this announcement. What Do We Offer? Östersunds kommun offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation conversion, wellness contributions or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Healthcare and Care Administration Within the Healthcare and Care Administration, we apply voluntary employment levels for permanent employees. This means that you as an employee have the right to work up to full-time within other operations in your sector. This gives you an opportunity for variety, new experiences, and a wider network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the facility's needs are met. Working with heart with us at the Healthcare and Care Administration means that you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for the residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. Really.

26. 8. 2026 6 5 4 2 2

Support Assistant

Your Workplace The Disability Services Section is seeking 2 support assistants for two SOL-funded residential facilities. Your New Job As a support assistant, you will provide support to residents based on their individual needs and circumstances. Building relationships is therefore an important part of the work, as it contributes to a safe and stable environment. Since you help residents manage their daily lives and all the challenges that may arise, both inside and outside the home, your role is to create good conditions for as independent a life as possible for the individual. Being calm/empathetic/stress-resilient is important when working with people, as no two days are the same. The profession requires the ability to handle stressful moments and be action-oriented when various situations arise. Empathy is an important quality as it provides the opportunity to see things from the resident's perspective and thus understand the other person. Since residents have different issues, it is important to be able to work pedagogically and be clear in your approach/communication. This is to provide the right support to the resident in question and create structure in their daily life with conditions for predictability. We are looking for someone who is loyal and respects the decisions made within the work group, and who understands the importance of standing behind collective work. You are a person who dares to take initiative and is open to actively participating in the process of developing and improving working methods that benefit the residents. Together with the team, you contribute to creating a work environment where mutual trust and collaboration are central to achieving common goals. Common Work Tasks Support and guidance in the individual's daily life Participate in various activities together with the individual Documentation Your Competence Requirements Trained support assistant or other education/competence that the employer considers equivalent. Able to work inconvenient hours day/evening and sleeping night shifts (on-call nights). Good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form. Meritorious Good computer skills. Experience from similar work. B-driver's license. We Are Looking for You As a person, you are stable, flexible, and have good empathetic abilities. You should be able to build trusting relationships and be responsive to the individual's needs. You are loyal, have pedagogical insight, and are skilled at communicating verbally. To thrive in the role, you need good collaboration skills and be able to adapt to different situations. You are also an attentive and engaged person with great respect for our residents. You have a positive view of people and the ability to build good relationships. We also value that you are positive toward new thinking and see opportunities, as well as having a willingness to contribute to the development and improvement of the operation. How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We ask that you attach a CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be submitted. We will ask you to provide these if you are called for an interview. Östersunds Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to posting and therefore declines contact from recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives. What Do We Offer? Östersunds Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive fast and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Care and Social Services Administration Within the Care and Social Services Administration, we apply voluntary employment degree for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time within other operations in your sector. This gives you a chance for variation, new experiences, and a broader network. We care about creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the operation's needs are met. Working from the heart with us at the Care and Social Services Administration means that you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for the residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. Really.

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