Vacant job

We are here for citizens under 66 years old who need support in their social situation due to developmental disabilities or impairments. Our work is important as we contribute every day to providing people with a good quality of life based on their individual circumstances. We hope you want to contribute too! We look forward to your application!

Job Responsibilities

As a personal assistant, you will support the individual at home based on their needs and wishes. The tasks include practical chores, personal care, medical interventions, leisure activities, and social contacts. You will be the support the user needs to participate in all activities as much as possible and help ensure they have a good quality of life.

Qualifications

We prefer that you have completed education from a care program, child and leisure program, or a 1-year personal assistance training. Applicants with other education or experience that the employer considers equivalent may also be considered for employment. You should have good knowledge of Swedish, both written and spoken. The work should be characterized by a pedagogical approach to support the user in maintaining their skills as much as possible. It is important that you feel secure in your professional role and can act professionally. We also expect you to be social, attentive, and proactive in activities with the user. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

The work as a personal assistant requires good physical condition in terms of strength, endurance, and mobility. Since the job requires documentation, it is desirable that you have good computer skills. We also prefer that you have a B driver's license and access to a car.

More about the positions

4 permanent positions with employment rates of 80%, working hours are scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends. Start date according to agreement.

The User

The user is a man living in central Piteå, he is wheelchair-bound and thus needs help with his daily living. He is interested in music and cars, and he enjoys going out in the city and attending events. You who work here should be social and creative. The working hours are partially double-staffed.

Full-time employment can be offered. You will primarily work in this case but may need to work in other cases/activities where there is a need. This requires that you can get to the workplace you will temporarily work at with your own car. Travel compensation is provided according to the agreement for work-related travel.

For employment as a personal assistant, an extract from the criminal record is required: Children with disabilities, e-service | Police Authority (https://polisen.se/) and Check your own information, e-service | Police Authority (https://polisen.se/)

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-11.

Your application documents are public documents and are handled according to the principle of public access. If you have a decision on protected personal data, please contact the contact person in the advertisement for an alternative application path.

About the workplace

The Social Services is one of the municipality's eight administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Piteå, businesses, and associations, we are developing Piteå into an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

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Social Services in Piteå - we are building the future together - Our operations (https://www.pitea.se/socialtjansten)

Work in Piteå municipality Work with us - Employment (https://www.pitea.se/jobba)

Piteå is growing Piteå is growing - Sustainable community development (https://www.pitea.se/pitea-vaxer)

Relocation Service – for those who want to move to Piteå (https://www.pitea.se/inflyttare)