Vacant job

Unika LSS on Segerstadsvägen consists of two group homes and a daily activity center located in Hovsaga, Växjö. The operations encompass a total of 9 places, and we are now looking for a staff member for a specific client at the residence. It is important to read the entire ad before applying for this job as the work involves assisting a person with several challenging behaviors.

As a support worker, you will work to provide a meaningful and predictable everyday life with a lot of structure for those living with us.

We adapt our work based on each individual's conditions and needs, and the starting point is the individual's personal implementation plan. Our working method involves having a low-affect response and actively working with clarifying pedagogy.

We are now looking for a support assistant or support educator for a specific client in one of our operations. To work with this client, you need to have a lot of patience, a low-affect response, and be secure in yourself. You also need to be clear in your communication and have good language comprehension. You will need to work as the client's 'help-me' where you are constantly present with the client to support, confirm, and explain. You should be a creative person who enjoys coming up with various activities. The client has several challenging behaviors when anxious, which can manifest in various types of outward aggression. Threats and violence may occur in the work. You need to have experience in similar work and hold a B driver's license.

• Very good ability in Swedish, both spoken and written.

• Good computer skills, experience with documentation.

• Experience and knowledge of the LSS target group.

• High school education such as child and leisure program, health and care program, or post-secondary education such as support educator, social educator, or university education in a relevant field.

• B driver's license.

• Experience with NPF, AAC, and low-affect responses.

• Experience with challenging behaviors.

• Experience working with the current target group.

• Experience working with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Employment type: Permanent position, 75%Working hours: Rotating schedule, day, evening, weekend. Working hours are scheduled between 7:15 AM - 1:15 PM, 1:15 PM - 8:15 PM, or 7:15 AM - 8:15 PMStart date: Immediately.Collective agreement: We are bound by the collective agreement with Vårdföretagarna/Kommunal, Branch E.

Attendo is a secure employer that can offer you good opportunities to take on more responsibility or to move on to new roles. We offer our employees training opportunities, collective agreements, wellness benefits, and several other perks and employee discounts through our benefits portal AttendoPlus, in collaboration with Benifex.

Before any employment, an extract from the criminal record must be presented along with valid photo identification. If you are called for an interview, you need to be able to prove that you have the right to work in Sweden by showing that you have citizenship within the EU/EES or a valid work permit. Interviews are conducted continuously, so do not wait to apply.

If you have questions about the position, please contact:

Evelina Vargland, [email protected]

Unika is part of Attendo, one of the largest care companies in the Nordics, founded in 1985. We operate within LSS. Our values of care, commitment, and competence guide us daily in our work to ensure that everyone experiences well-being, participation, community, and joy at work.