Support Educator to Nacka Municipality

Do you want to contribute to creating a structured and safe environment where our customers feel involved and can develop their independence? Are you pedagogical, communicative, and confident in guiding and collaborating with colleagues? Then this is the role for you! As a support educator in Nacka Municipality, you will have an operational and pedagogical role that combines direct customer work with the development of the organization's pedagogical methods.

Your Mission

With us at Solsidevägen and Kvarnvägen group homes, you will work in a multifaceted role where you contribute to creating conditions for participation and independence for individuals within LSS. With a salutogenic value base, we focus on the individual's strengths and what works. As a support educator, you are responsible for developing, implementing, and following up on pedagogical methods. You work operationally with customers while guiding and supporting your colleagues.

The role includes, among other things:

• Development and implementation of pedagogical methods, such as clarifying pedagogy and AAC, which also includes emotional regulation and other communicative strategies
• Guidance of colleagues in documentation, implementation plans, and evidence-based practices
• Operational work in the organization to identify areas for development, test new methods, and follow up on results
• Planning and execution of activities, both individually and in groups, that strengthen customers' participation
• Close collaboration with colleagues, coordinators, and the deputy operations manager to develop and improve the organization
• Contributing to structure and predictability for our customers

You will work at both Solsidevägen and Kvarnvägen, with time allocated for both operational and administrative tasks. Work shifts are scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends, and your role involves both independent responsibility and close collaboration with the workgroup. Feel free to read more about our operations here (https://www.nacka.se/valfard-samhallsservice/omsorg-och-assistans/boende/).

Your Experience

To be considered for the position, you must have:

• Previously worked in group homes or daily activities with the LSS target group and understand the specific needs of the customers
• Documented experience in guiding colleagues in working with documentation, establishing implementation plans, and following routines in a structured manner
• Experience working with methods such as clarifying pedagogy, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), and the individual's needs in focus (IBIC)
• Education as a support educator or education that the employer deems equivalent
• Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, to communicate and document effectively
• Good computer and system skills and are comfortable using digital tools in your work
• Experience in handling and working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors and can adapt your work based on their needs

Is this you?

We are looking for someone who is confident in themselves and their competence, and who can take a leading role without compromising collaboration within the group. You are structured, solution-oriented, and engaged in supporting and developing both customers and colleagues. You take initiative, share knowledge, and are a good role model for your colleagues. Furthermore, you are communicative, flexible, and unpretentious, with the ability to think creatively and find solutions. You treat people respectfully and professionally and are eager to contribute to pedagogical development. Additionally, you have customer focus, experience, and a good understanding of your mission, where you always prioritize the customer's needs and think service in every interaction.

We place great importance on your personal suitability and your willingness to develop, both in your role and within the organization.

We Offer

With us, you will work in a development-oriented organization with the customer in focus. We offer you:

• A meaningful job where you make a difference for our customers
• A workplace where you can combine operational work with pedagogical development
• Engaged and experienced colleagues who work to improve the organization
• Wellness allowance and access to a gym
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to influence your workday

Criminal Record Extract

In accordance with the decision of Nacka Social Committee, an extract from the Police's criminal record is required in connection with employment. Choose the form for children with disabilities and request a digital extract to facilitate the recruitment process.

Interested?

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

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Deputy Operations Manager Jens Frölander at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

If you want to know more about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Helena Söderström at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or Ebba Sjöqvist at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

The selection process is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

We look forward to your application and welcoming you to Nacka Municipality!

Nacka is one of Sweden's most attractive and reputable 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.

Welfare Community Service is responsible for the municipality's production of welfare services and operates, among other things, special accommodations for the elderly and individuals with special needs, daily activities, youth centers, music schools, and cultural centers. 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.