Groundwork Assistant - Part-time

We're looking for someone who wants to make a real difference in another person's everyday life. This is a part-time position at 50-75% during daytime/evening hours. The workplace is located in Eskilstuna. As a personal assistant, you work closely with a child with comprehensive need for support, structure, and communication. The work involves being a reliable and stable support throughout the day's various activities, both at home and in other environments. It is a prerequisite that you speak and understand Swedish fluently. We're looking for someone who: Has experience working with children or people with disabilities. Has knowledge of or experience with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Is calm, confident, and has a low-affect approach. Is patient and can provide support at the pace the situation requires. Has the ability to create structure, predictability, and security in daily life. Is attentive, responsible, and can work preventatively. Has good collaboration skills and can follow shared work methods and routines. Has strong Swedish language skills, both spoken and written. Personal qualities To thrive in this role, you need to be someone who can stay calm even when situations change quickly. You understand that development and communication sometimes require time, repetition, and persistence. You see the value in small steps forward and have the ability to build trusting relationships over time. What we offer Meaningful work where you make a difference every day. Introduction and support in your assignment. A dedicated team focused on quality and collaboration. Opportunity to develop your knowledge in AAC, communication, and educational support. Previous experience in personal assistance, AAC, autism, or intellectual disabilities is a merit. "We particularly value someone who understands that relationship, patience, and trust are the foundation of good personal assistance work. In this assignment, it is often more important to adapt your pace to the individual than to drive the process yourself." To thrive and grow in your role as a personal assistant, you need a well-founded view of humanity where the equal value of all people is a given. You have courage, commitment, and a desire to make a difference for someone else. Good self-awareness, attentiveness, and flexibility are also important qualities. 🏢 About Aberia Personal Assistance We are an employer that is small enough to be close – and large enough to make a difference. With us, you get a present manager, support in your daily work, supervision, wellness benefits, a collective agreement, and a range of training opportunities. 🌍 Our operations Our customers are located throughout Sweden – children, young people, adults, families, and municipalities. 🌐 Part of something larger Aberia is part of NHC Group, a Nordic corporation with broad expertise in LSS, personal assistance, preschools, and elderly care.