Personal Assistant Needed for Young Boy in Saltsjöbaden

Are you an active and initiative-taking person who enjoys sports and finding things to do? Do you have experience in care and support and want to work closely with someone where you can truly make a difference?

Then this could be the job for you!

Your Assignment

We are looking for a personal assistant for a young boy living in Älgö, Saltsjöbaden, Nacka municipality.

The position starts immediately and is 50% with the possibility of working more.

Working hours are scheduled on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, as well as weekends between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

As a personal assistant, you are the client's extended arm and provide support in daily life, both at home and during leisure time. He is very active and enjoys sports and movement, including basketball, tennis, and walks with his dog - therefore, we are looking for someone who shares his interest in an active lifestyle.

The client has cerebral palsy and a moderate intellectual disability. You will receive an individualized introduction to all aspects of his needs and routines.

Your Experience

To be considered for the positions, it is required that you:

• Have very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Have good physical ability
• Are at least 18 years old
• Have good computer skills
• Have experience and interest in working as a personal assistant or in other care/support roles

For the position, it is advantageous if you have:

• Experience in handling outwardly aggressive behaviors and working with low-arousal approaches
• Knowledge and experience of the target group within LSS
• Education in care and support or equivalent training

Is This You?

We are looking for someone who is:

• Driven, initiative-taking, and active
• Responsive, responsible, and engaged
• Flexible and able to switch between independent work and collaboration
• Service-oriented and always prioritizes the client's needs

Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

We Offer

As an employee with us, you will have a meaningful job where you help make a difference in someone's daily life. We actively work with individual adjustments to provide our clients with high-quality support and service.

Personal assistance is part of Nacka municipality's care and assistance operations, which work on behalf of the Social Services and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. Read more about us at: Nacka Municipality (https://www.nacka.se/valfard-samhallsservice/omsorg-och-assistans/personlig-assistans/).

Criminal Record Extract

In accordance with the Nacka Social Board's decision, an extract from the police's criminal record is required in connection with employment. Request a "digital record extract" (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/) to your digital mailbox when you submit your application to facilitate the recruitment process.

Interested?

If you want to become part of Nacka municipality, do not hesitate to submit your application!

If you would like to know more about the position, feel free to contact Emilia Katalina, Deputy Operations Manager at 08–7187768.

The recruitment process consists of an interview, client meeting, and reference checks. Selections are made continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Welcome with your application!

Nacka is one of Sweden's most attractive and well-regarded municipalities. With a focus on goals, results, sustainable employee engagement, and continuous development, Nacka strives to be the best at being a municipality. Nacka municipality is the employer for you who innovates and makes a difference with great freedom.

The Welfare Community Service is responsible for the municipality's production of welfare services and operates, among other things, special accommodations for the elderly and people with special needs, daily activities, youth centers, music schools, and cultural houses. In total, we have over forty units within four business areas with 1400 employees, and together we generate approximately 600 million kronor. Our service is characterized by efficient resource utilization, strong citizen influence, and great freedom of choice. Within all operations, the ambition is to create the best conditions for creativity, innovation, and knowledge sharing.