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We are all different. We are also all alike and have the same right to a safe home, meaningful employment, and to feel valuable. This is how we develop and can participate in society. People with disabilities should be able to live a good and independent life. A life like everyone else.

With 6,000 employees, we are Sweden's largest disability support administration. We make decisions about and work within housing with special services, daily activities, employment, housing support, personal assistance, various forms of respite, support, and guidance. We actively work to develop and spread knowledge within the City of Gothenburg and to others. This way, we all become better at understanding needs and providing the right support. Together, we ensure that more people can live a good and independent life like everyone else.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you want to make a difference as a support assistant for people living in BmSS, Housing with Special Services? We are looking for new colleagues who want to provide support to individuals in their daily lives, both inside and outside the home.

At Björkbacken's residence, there are 10 places for adults aged 18-65 with our target group, individuals with acquired brain injuries and mental health issues. The support needs of our tenants vary, ranging from care with full ADL (Activities of Daily Living) to more verbal support and guidance. The goal is for those living here to receive individualized support to live as independently as possible while promoting health and rehabilitation.

The work as a support assistant involves providing the residents with individually tailored support through a low-arousal approach and encouraging and motivating them in their daily rehabilitation and life management. Some of the residents are in great need of care and require assistance with transfers. As a support assistant at Björkbacken, you will work closely with the health and medical care team, which consists of nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. Your tasks will also include medication management according to delegation, social documentation in the Treserva system, and certain other administrative tasks.

Some of us encounter barriers when the world is not designed according to our way of functioning. As a support assistant, it is your role to support tenants in participation and create opportunities to influence decisions and interventions. You provide support in daily life, from communication and stimulating leisure activities to household chores. Your role is to adapt your support and contribute to a good and independent life. You collaborate with other individuals around the tenant, such as guardians, social workers, relatives, and healthcare professionals.

By establishing and following implementation plans, you ensure that the tenants' needs are prioritized. They receive a safe home with the opportunity to live like everyone else. In your role, you are responsible for motivating and stimulating the person's independence and development.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a degree from the Health and Care Program, support assistant training, or the Child and Leisure Program with a focus on social or pedagogical work. The educational requirement is also met if you have a post-secondary specialization in the disability field that includes at least 200 YH credits, 120 higher education credits, or a combination that corresponds to at least four semesters of full-time studies. Alternatively, 60 higher education credits and at least two years of experience working with support and services for people with disabilities. The education should have relevant credits in behavioral science, pedagogy, psychology, social work, and (psychiatric) care or other training that the employer deems equivalent.

Experience working with the target group of acquired brain injury and/or mental health issues is required.

Communication is an important part of the job, which requires you to have good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form.

Previous experience with feeding tubes/respiratory machines and knowledge of transfers is an advantage.

If you have experience with any of the following methods: AAC (alternative and augmentative communication), LAB (low-arousal approach), MI (Motivational Interviewing), Clear Pedagogy, ESL (An Independent Life), IBIC (Individual Needs in Focus), this will be to your benefit.

You show respect and consideration for those you meet in your professional role. You base your work on everyone's equal value and create a good atmosphere in meetings. You have an open and positive attitude as you prioritize the needs of the user/customer in your actions. You easily adapt your working methods based on changing conditions and new information.

OTHER

Attach a study certificate or diploma for the requested education. Selection and interviews will begin during the application period. The appointment will occur provided that the position does not need to be utilized in the administration or the city's restructuring work.

From January 16, 2023, you will also need to present a record extract to be offered work within our LSS operations. The criminal record and suspicion register contain information if you are reasonably suspected or have received penalties for crimes. Record extracts via e-service: To use the e-service, you must have an email address that you are willing to provide. Do not use the e-service if you have a protected identity; instead, use the appropriate form.

The City of Gothenburg actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to combat discrimination.

As an employee in the disability support administration, we offer you:

• Secure employment with good employment conditions
• Full-time with the possibility of part-time
• Introduction upon hiring
• Professional development
• Wellness grants, bicycle grants, and other discounts and offers

You can only submit your application via our recruitment system as all handling of personal data must be conducted in accordance with GDPR.

To those representing staffing and recruitment companies: For this recruitment, we have chosen recruitment channels and do not wish to receive offers of competency mediation, advertising, or recruitment assistance.