Residential Support Worker for Ale Municipality

We are looking for you who want to help shape tomorrow's Ale. With us, you will deliver services of the highest quality to the residents of Ale. Together, 2,500 employees create an Ale that focuses on the needs of its inhabitants. Become one of us!

About the Workplace

A salutogenic approach and low-arousal principles permeate the workplace.

The workgroup is engaged in their work and collectively possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge. The work as a residential support worker is based at the office in Älvängen. We are now expanding with three positions as we are developing other forms of support for the target group without the requirement of assistance need. The workgroup has a team leader who supports daily operations and plans visits to clients in the TES system. We work to implement the decisions regarding residential support made by the social services authority.

Job Responsibilities

We work together with clients to help them become as independent as possible. The work consists of motivational, supportive, and guiding efforts. The tasks vary based on the client's needs for support. Support is provided in a way that strengthens the individual's belief in their own abilities. The work is mainly conducted as solitary work in clients' homes. Some of our clients have pets, which you need to be comfortable with. Work with clients is documented in Treserva, where we write notes in journals, create implementation plans, and follow up on these plans.

Based on the new Social Services Act, we have started a group of clients who, together with staff, go out into nature. We also have plans to meet residents at various meeting places in the municipality to provide support with, for example, mail and/or assist in social interactions with others who attend.

With us, you have the opportunity to make a difference and create positive changes in our clients' lives. Apply for the position today and take the step towards meaningful work!

Qualifications

Community at work is important, and we expect you to take responsibility for both the group's work and our clients. The position includes participating and being active in workplace meetings and operational meetings.

Requirements

• The minimum educational requirement is a nursing program or education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Experience working with at least one of the following target groups: individuals with disabilities, substance abuse issues, psychiatric conditions, or neuropsychiatry.
• A valid driver's license (B) is required as we are Sweden's longest municipality.

Empathy is needed to be responsive to clients' needs. We believe in close collaboration to create a path forward for clients, so you need to have a good ability to cooperate. With your ability to work independently, you will plan, implement, and follow up on interventions, so you need to work in a structured manner. At our workplace, unexpected things can happen during a workday that may require you to re-prioritize, so you need to be flexible.

Desirable

It is desirable to have education from a vocational college/qualified vocational training, pedagogical education, residential or activation pedagogy, social work education, or other relevant education for the job. It is also beneficial if you have worked with several of the target groups within disabilities, substance abuse issues, psychiatric conditions, or neuropsychiatry.

Other

Working hours are scheduled for daytime on weekdays, with occasional evenings possible.

For the position, a clean criminal record certificate from the police is required.

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If you proceed in the recruitment process, you may need to take a language test according to Ale Municipality's regulations.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

If you have protected personal information, please contact the manager directly regarding how to submit your application.

Interviews may begin before the application period ends.

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To facilitate the recruitment process, we ask you to attach relevant certificates and grades for the position you are applying for, and at any interview, be prepared to present valid ID. We can only accept applications via Varbi.

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, thus welcoming applicants from various backgrounds. Want to know more about working in Ale Municipality? Read more here: https://ale.se/om-kommunen/jobba-i-ale-kommun.html (https://ale.se/om-kommunen/jobba-i-ale-kommun.html)

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