Vacant job

In Ljungby municipality, we shape the future together towards 35,000 inhabitants. We who work here are open, forward-thinking, and eager. Through engagement and collaboration, we create a municipality where people and businesses can grow and develop. Do you want to join us?

Through the initiative "A municipality free from violence," we actively work to prevent and counteract violence in society – for a safer future. As part of this, it may be a requirement for certain positions to provide an extract from the criminal record.

Our operations have equal treatment representatives who actively work for a good working environment and support managers in equal treatment issues. This way, we ensure that everyone can work under equal conditions and is treated equally.

Our latest employee survey shows that:

• 95% find their job meaningful
• 82% feel they are developing
• 83% recommend us as an employer
• 96% believe that the manager trusts the work done

Trust-based governance and management are the foundation of our organization – and a key to our success together.

Read more about us as an employer at www.ljungby.se/jobb (http://www.ljungby.se/jobb).

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are now looking for you who want a part-time job where you can truly make a difference. We are seeking individuals to work extra as escorts, respite caregivers, contact persons, and support families. See descriptions of the assignments below:

Escort

As an escort, you help and support a youth or adult with a disability to participate in community life outside their home and facilitate contact with other people. This may involve accompanying them on walks, to the cinema, sports events, or shopping. As an escort, you have a part-time position and are compensated per hour as needed. If you want to know more about the escort role, you are welcome to call the person responsible for these assignments at phone number 0372-789669.

Respite Caregiver

In our respite care service, you work at home with children or youth with disabilities so that their parents can have time away from home. The respite caregiver provides care, social interaction, support with meal preparation, and activities in the home or its surroundings. As a respite caregiver, you have a part-time position and are compensated per hour as needed. If you want to know more about the respite caregiver role, you are welcome to call the person responsible for these assignments at phone number 0372-789661.

Contact Person

A contact person is a fellow human and friend who has the time, patience, and interest to provide support to someone who needs to break their isolation. The purpose of the role is to be a companion and friend who promotes social contacts and participation in community leisure activities. Being a contact person is a trust assignment and not a job. You receive compensation in the form of fees and reimbursement of expenses. If you want to know more about the contact person role, you are welcome to call the person responsible for these assignments at phone number 0372-789783.

Support Family

A support family is a way for parents of children with disabilities to receive relief. It is also an opportunity for these children to have a change of environment and a network outside the family. Being a support family is a task and does not imply employment. A taxable compensation is provided in the form of fees and reimbursement of expenses. If you want to know more about the support family role, you are welcome to call the person responsible for these assignments at phone number 0372-789735.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for individuals who have a positive view of people, are responsible, and compassionate. You have the ability to maintain professionalism in your role and work with a focus on individual needs and interests. Personal suitability is of great importance. You must be at least 18 years old to perform any of the various assignments. We will request an extract from the police criminal record and social register for applicants.

We welcome all applications for our part-time assignments. We are confident that you can contribute to another person's quality of life.

When applying, please specify which assignment(s) you are applying for.

OTHER

You apply for the position through Public Jobs.

Certificates and diplomas do not need to be attached to the application but should be brought to a possible interview.

For us, work-life balance is important! We want our employees to be able to combine work with family and leisure, which is why we apply flexible working hours in the operations where it allows. We offer vacation exchange, subsidized annual tickets with the regional transport company, wellness grants, and much more. As an employee, you have free membership in the staff club, which provides opportunities for free training and swimming at nearby training facilities and adventure pools, as well as the chance to participate in other activities.

Ljungby municipality offers relocation services. This means a number of services designed to make it easier to change living environments and move to our municipality. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you want to know more about what we can assist you with in connection with a move to Ljungby municipality.

In Ljungby municipality, we apply a smoke-free working time.

The municipality takes responsibility for the entire recruitment process and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms or ad sellers.