Vacant job

We are now looking for a dedicated colleague for a position at our facility Ankarholmen in Hörnefors.

About the Facility

Patia Ankarholmen is a collective support and care residence. Located in a scenic environment right by the sea in Hörnefors, about half an hour from central Umeå, the facility offers a drug-free, calm, and safe living environment for our placed clients. Our target group consists of adults in need of support to maintain a drug-free lifestyle, sometimes in combination with other forms of challenges, such as mental health issues and norm-breaking behavior. At Ankarholmen, clients live in their own rooms and share common areas for meals and social activities. We work on behalf of the social services and tailor our interventions based on the client's needs and the social services' care plan.

About the Position

The position is approximately 85 percent and currently involves work in the evenings and night shifts with sleeping on-call duty during weekdays and weekends. The position is permanent with a six-month probationary period. Solo work may occur. Start date is according to agreement.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Client-facing work based on the individual needs outlined in the care plan from social services.
• Motivational and supportive conversations.
• Assistance in contacts with authorities and social skills training.
• Practical support such as transport to meetings and activities.
• Collaboration with the care chain and other stakeholders important for the client's development.
• Administrative tasks such as daily journaling and documentation according to the Social Services Act.
• Cooking with support during meals, cleaning, and laundry.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• At least a two-year post-secondary education in social work, such as a social worker or treatment educator, or equivalent education that the employer considers relevant.
• At least two years of experience working with individuals with substance abuse issues, mental health problems, or comorbidity.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing.
• Good knowledge of the Social Services Act.
• Driver's license (B).
• Relevant methodological knowledge, such as motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and/or KSL (meritorious).

Your Personal Qualities

To thrive in this role, we believe you are:

• Relationship-oriented: You have an easy time building trust and creating safety.
• Responsive and flexible: You are skilled at adapting to meet different personalities and needs.
• Independent and secure: You have the ability to make independent decisions and manage a flexible daily routine.

Application

When called for an interview, you are requested to provide an extract from the police's suspicion and criminal record. The position may be filled before the application deadline. All applications are handled via this advertisement.