Vacant job

Nysättravägen group home in Södertälje is located in an area close to nature. The group home houses individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome & autism.

There is a strong team spirit and a lot of positivity in the operation. We see opportunities instead of obstacles!

As a support assistant, you will work to provide individually tailored support to individuals with disabilities, aiming to promote their independence and well-being in everyday life. You will support the users in their daily routines and activities, based on their needs and abilities, and always have their personal implementation plan as a starting point.

We work with a salutogenic and pedagogical approach, focusing on each individual's unique strengths and resources. The goal is for users to achieve as much independence as possible and to live a meaningful life with high quality of life. As a support assistant, you will work based on clarifying pedagogy and low-arousal responses to create safety and predictability in the users' everyday lives. At the same time, we have a strong focus on working professionally and efficiently within the resources and budget of the operation.

Qualifications

• Very good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Good computer skills, experience in documentation.
• Experience in care and support work.
• Upper secondary education such as child and leisure program, care and support program, or post-secondary education such as support educator, social educator, or university education in a relevant field.

It is an advantage if you also have

• Experience in psychiatry, AAC, and low-arousal responses.
• Worked with complex support needs.

Employment conditions

Employment type: Permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period. Working hours: Rolling night shift schedule. Start date: By agreement, we look positively on if you can start shortly. Collective agreement: We are bound by collective agreements with Vårdföretagarna/Kommunal, Industry E.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews are ongoing, so do not wait to apply. Do not forget to specify how your background and experiences match the qualifications we are looking for in this role. We look forward to your application and the opportunity to welcome you to our team at Unika! In connection with any employment, a criminal record check must be presented. 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 region, 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 on 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.