Vacant job

Nysättravägen group home in Södertälje. The group home is located in an area close to nature. Residents at the group home have Prader-Willi syndrome & autism.

There is a strong team spirit and a lot of positivity in the organization. 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, always using 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 security and predictability in the users' daily lives. At the same time, we have a strong focus on working professionally and efficiently within the organization's resources and budget.

• Very good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Good computer skills, experience with documentation.
• Experience in healthcare and social services.
• High school education such as child and leisure program, health and care program, or post-secondary education such as support pedagogue, social pedagogue, or university education in a relevant field.

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

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

Selection and interviews are ongoing, so do not wait to apply. Please 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 potential 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, established in 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 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.