Vacant job

Respite and escort services are a support that enables you to participate in community life and maintain contact with others. This can involve participating in leisure and cultural activities, such as going to a café, being outdoors, exercising, walking, or meeting friends. Respite services are more home-based, focusing on allowing caregivers to engage in other tasks/activities.

We are looking for an engaged and responsible respite worker who wants to make a difference in the daily life of a family with a child with disabilities. As a respite worker within LSS, you provide family members with the opportunity for recovery and personal time while offering safe and meaningful companionship for the person you support.

The work is usually performed in the person's home and involves activating, supporting, and creating a safe environment based on the individual's needs and interests. This can include socializing, playing, walking, or assisting with daily routines.

Your primary task is to create a safe and stimulating environment for the individual. The support is tailored to the individual's needs, which may include communication support, training for independence, or activities that enhance the person's well-being.

In this role, it is important to have a pedagogical and low-arousal approach, as well as the ability to work independently and flexibly based on each individual's unique circumstances. As an escort/respite worker, you contribute to creating a positive and developing interaction where the individual feels safe and involved. At the same time, we have a strong focus on working professionally and efficiently within the resources and budget of the organization.

For this client, we need someone who has personal maturity and some experience with outwardly aggressive individuals. There is a dog in the home, so you must be tolerant of fur and have good handling skills with dogs.

Qualifications

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

Meritorious if you also have

• Experience in psychiatry, AAC, and low-arousal approaches.
• Worked with complex support needs.
• Experience with outwardly aggressive and self-harming behaviors.
• Can work with a dog in the home.

Employment conditions

Employment type: Fixed-term employment, hourly employment Working hours: Part-time, the client has been granted 10 hours of respite/month Working time: Evenings and weekends Start date: By agreement, we view positively if you can start shortly. Collective agreement: We are bound by collective agreements with Vårdföretagarna/Kommunal, Branch 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 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.