Vacant job

Are you an engaged and responsible person with a genuine interest in working with children and young people within LSS? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

Unika Dungen's short-term home is looking for summer substitutes for our operations in Årsta and Bandhagen. Introduction will take place in April/May, and there is an opportunity to continue as a substitute after the summer during the absence of regular staff. We look forward to welcoming new colleagues who want to be part of our team and contribute to a safe, fun, and developing stay for our children and young people.

About us

Unika Dungen's short-term home consists of two LSS accommodations in Årsta and Bandhagen. We offer a safe and stimulating environment for children and young people aged 6–21 with intellectual disabilities, autism, and developmental disorders. Our goal is to create a meaningful and joyful leisure time where each individual can develop according to their needs and abilities.

We have staffing around the clock, which means varying shifts – morning, day, evening, weekend, awake night, and sleeping on-call.

Our operations:

• Unika Bränningevägen – Centrally located in Årsta, close to public transport.
• Unika Stålbogavägen – Located in Bandhagen/Högdalen, easily accessible by bus, tram, and car.

With us, you will work in an engaged team where we together create a safe and developing environment for our children and young people.

Your assignment as a summer substitute

As a summer substitute with us, you will have a varied and meaningful job where you:

Support children and young people in their daily routines, such as personal care, meals, and leisure activities.

Plan and implement educational and fun activities, both individually and in groups. Create security and participation by adapting support and interventions according to the individual's needs.

Work closely with colleagues, parents, and other important people in the children's lives.

Document according to current guidelines.

Examples of tasks:

• Cooking, cleaning, and morning/evening routines
• Personal care, hygiene, and medication
• Documentation and planning
• Contact with relatives, parents, and schools
• Outings and activities

About you

We are looking for someone who has a pedagogical approach and an understanding of the target group. You have a genuine interest in working with children and young people and always focus on the individual's needs. You are engaged, flexible, and responsive, and enjoy collaborating in a team while also being able to work independently and take responsibility.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position:

Requirements:

At least 18 years old.

Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

Good computer skills and experience with documentation in care professions.

Previous experience working within LSS.

Meritorious:

Ongoing or completed education within care and nursing programs, child and leisure programs, or post-secondary education such as support pedagogue, social pedagogue, or university education in a relevant field.

Experience with clear pedagogical methods, AAC, and/or low-arousal approaches. B driver's license.

To thrive in the role, we also see that you:

Have good physical ability and enjoy an active work environment.

Have a pedagogical and attentive approach and can create security for children and young people.

Are flexible, responsible, and collaborate well with both colleagues and guardians.

We offer you

A meaningful and developing job where you can make a difference.

A wonderful and engaged team where collaboration and joy are in focus.

Opportunity for hourly employment both before and after the summer.

Introduction and guidance to help you feel secure in your role.

About the employment

• Employment form: Summer substitute, hourly employment.
• Working hours: Day, evening, on-call, and weekends or only awake night.
• Salary: Individual salary setting in accordance with education and experience.
• Start date: By agreement.
• Collective agreement: Vårdföretagarna/Kommunal, Branch E.

To create continuity for our residents, you should be able to work a longer continuous period during June-August. We also require that you can attend the introduction/work as a substitute during the spring before the summer substitute begins.

Criminal record extract

By law, an extract from the Police's criminal record is required in connection with employment. Link to the form is here (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/). Request a "digital record extract" to your digital mailbox when you submit your application to facilitate the recruitment process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews are ongoing, so do not wait to submit your application. Do not forget to specify how your background and experiences match the qualifications we are looking for for this role. We look forward to your application and the opportunity to welcome you to our team at Unika! In connection with possible employment, a criminal record must be presented and at least two references provided. If you are called for an interview, you must also be able to prove your right to work in Sweden by presenting citizenship within the EU/EES or a valid work permit.

About Unika

Unika is part of Attendo, one of the largest care companies in the Nordic countries, which has been around since 1985. With us, there are many experienced colleagues you can learn from, and thanks to our size as an employer, we can offer you good opportunities to take more responsibility or to move on to new roles. We offer wellness benefits and other perks, as well as internal training opportunities and collective agreements.

Together we have great opportunities to further develop care for a meaningful everyday life.