Vacant job

There is something special about Avesta! Here, you will find not only Dala horses and rushing rivers, but also will and courage, proactivity, and faith in the future. It is the strength of the people that makes Avesta unique. Together, we are building the future of Avesta – do you want to be a part of it?

The Social Services Administration operates under the principle that all people we meet have the same value and are unique. Within the administration, there are IFO, LSS operations, social psychiatry, health and medical care, home care, and special housing. Approximately 800 employees work around the clock for our target groups.

The Social Services Administration operates under the principle that all people we meet have the same value and are unique. Within social services, there is IFO with adults, children, and families, as well as financial support. We work in various ways to develop the investigation and follow-up work regarding children, families, youth, and adults. We seek new methods and develop internal and external collaboration to make good assessments and find effective solutions to the needs we encounter.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a substitute worker, you are employed by the Staffing Unit but work within the Social Services Administration's operations where there is the greatest need for substitutes. You will first be introduced to one workplace, but if needed and desired, there is the opportunity to work at multiple workplaces. We use the staffing system Time Care Pool, where you, as a substitute, indicate your availability for work. We apply direct booking, which makes it very important that your availability is accurate. If a need arises at short notice, we will first send an SMS request.

The length of work shifts varies, and the working hours are both daytime, evenings, and nights. Therefore, it is important that you can work at inconvenient times to be employed as a substitute.

Being a personal assistant is a responsible job that provides personal development and much joy in return. The work includes personal care, such as assistance during meals, dressing and undressing, personal hygiene, and other situations where the user needs help, e.g., participating in leisure interests. The work is primarily performed in the user's home or another location where the user resides.

As a support assistant in a group home, you manage the user's home, which includes everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, and shopping. Delegated medical care may also occur. Your work is based on the user's implementation plan, which is established to meet the user's needs and decisions. Here, you contribute to enabling the user's participation, development, and increased independence. The work includes personal and medical care, such as assistance during meals, dressing and undressing, personal hygiene, transfers, and escorting.

QUALIFICATIONS

The core of our operations is care, and a good approach is of utmost importance. You have a genuine interest in working with people and a desire to make a difference in their lives and daily routines.

The work requires that you can collaborate with others, are attentive, and act with great respect towards those you meet in all different situations. Working with people always means that unpredictable situations can arise, and you are a person who can remain calm when the situation demands it. You have a respectful approach and always strive for the best possible meeting.

We are looking for someone who is of legal age, responsible, and has personal maturity. It is important that you are confident in the Swedish language, both spoken and written. It is an advantage if you are a trained nursing assistant or childcare worker and/or have previous experience in similar work.

Basic computer skills are a requirement. Work in personal assistance and group homes may involve uncomfortable working positions and transfers, so you should have a physique that can handle this. A B driver's license is an advantage.

OTHER

As a substitute worker in Avesta municipality, you have free access to the staff gym and 12 free swims in one of the municipality's swimming facilities each year.

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Avesta municipality and to meet the requirements of GDPR, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or paper format.

Warm welcome with your application!

In preparation for the recruitment work, Avesta municipality has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly request no contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.