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About the Job

Are you a support assistant with a strong user focus, have competence in drama/theater, and share our belief that collaboration and cooperation yield the best results for those we serve?

We are now expanding our expertise.

The operation has a broad focus with several different activities in the creative field, such as ceramics, music, media, various textile works, carpentry/hobbies, and much more. We also have a small shop where we sell our crafts.

We are now looking for someone with knowledge and experience in leading activities in drama, theater, rhythm, music, and dance, and who can support participants in stimulating and developing activities in these areas.

As a support assistant, you work to create conditions for a meaningful everyday life and to promote independence and participation. With us, you work with people with various intellectual disabilities.

The work shifts are scheduled during the day, Monday to Friday. The position may be affected as we adapt the unit according to LOV (The Act on System of Choice).

Does this sound like a position that would suit you?

Welcome to apply to the daily activity Paletten!

About You

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 points, 120 university credits, or a combination that corresponds to at least four semesters of full-time studies. Alternatively, 60 university credits and at least two years of experience working with support and service for people with disabilities. The education must have relevant credits in behavioral science, pedagogy, psychology, social work, and (psychiatric) care or other education that the employer deems equivalent.

You also need to have a drama pedagogy education or documented experience in drama/theater as well as work experience in the disability field.

Requirements also include good computer skills and knowledge and experience in establishing and following up implementation plans and social documentation.

To be able to document, you need to master the Swedish language in speech and writing, which means a requirement for passing grades in Swedish 1, Swedish as a second language 1, or equivalent. Those who do not meet the qualification requirements in Swedish 1 or Swedish as a second language 1 may be offered to take a language test through the test user Educateit.

It is also meritorious if you have other skills in our various areas of focus.

It is also desirable that you have knowledge of the following methods: LAB (low-affective approach), AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication), Clarifying Pedagogy, Signs as Support, IBIC (Individual Needs in Focus), MI (Motivational Interviewing), and Welfare Technology.

We are looking for someone who is friendly and helpful towards others even in a stressful situation. You show respect for everyone you meet at work. You convey information and ideas clearly both verbally and in writing. You come up with new ideas and perspectives at work and to solve problems. You are attentive and open to understanding other people's needs, feelings, and opinions. You work well with others by listening, showing interest, and respect.

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Selection and interviews will begin during the application period.

In this recruitment, you will be asked to answer a number of questions where you describe your knowledge in the field instead of sending a personal letter.

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

As an employee in the Department of Functional Support, we offer you:

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

We only accept applications via our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR.

If you have protected personal information, you should NOT apply via the system but contact the responsible recruiting manager for handling your application.

Appointments will be made on the condition that the position does not need to be utilized in the department or the city's restructuring work.

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

About Us

We are all different. We are also alike and have the same right to a safe home, meaningful employment, and to feel valuable. With the right conditions, we can grow, develop, and participate in society on our own terms.

Within the Department of Functional Support, we provide support, service, and care to children and adults with disabilities and create opportunities for them to live a good and independent life, like everyone else.

With 6,200 dedicated employees, we are Sweden's largest functional support administration. We work, among other things, within housing with special services, daily activities, housing support, personal support, and child and short-term housing.

Do you want to contribute to a more inclusive society? Welcome to us!

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