Care for People with Disabilities

In Region Gotland, you can develop and grow, both as an individual and together with others. When you work with us, you contribute to making Gotland an even better place for people in all walks of life. We make each other better.

In our care services, we assist individuals with various disabilities. We work to facilitate and support our clients in managing practical aspects of their daily lives. The goal is to enable them to live as independently as possible.

We are now looking for a new employee for our service residence on Tvätterskegatan in Visby. Here, you will join a team of experienced and competent staff.

We offer you a varied, responsible, and stimulating job with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Your Responsibilities

As a support assistant, you and your colleagues will work with IBIC (Individual's Needs in Center) as a foundation. You will support, motivate, and assist clients in their daily lives, as well as interpret and clarify their everyday situations. All our clients have specific and individual needs. Some have significant care needs and cannot manage without extensive care and support, while others require more pedagogical support and guidance to cope with their daily lives.

The work is characterized by a pedagogical approach, a clear and structured working method, and a low-arousal response. As a support assistant, you will provide pedagogical and practical support with social activities, household chores, personal care, and mobility. You will participate in the quality development of the services and in various meetings, training sessions, and supervision.

The position includes case management, which means you will be responsible for establishing and revising action plans, documenting, and maintaining contact with relatives and representatives/guardians.

You will work according to a basic schedule with day/evening and weekend shifts.

Who Are You?

We are looking for someone with an approved education in care and support, child and leisure, social pedagogy, or personal assistance. A B driver's license is required for the position.

It is advantageous if you have previously worked in care for individuals with disabilities.

As a person, you are flexible, service-oriented, and have good collaboration skills. It is important that you are confident both in yourself and in your professional role. You have a calm demeanor and a desire to help others while finding solutions in line with the organization's goals and guidelines.

You are proficient in the Swedish language, both spoken and written, as all communication and documentation is conducted in Swedish. You adapt your communication style according to your audience and are good at listening to what others have to say.

We expect you to share the intentions of LSS regarding a humanistic view of humanity, values, and good treatment.

Warm welcome to your application!

About the Social Administration

As part of Region Gotland, we at the social administration work with social interventions such as counseling, support, and treatment. Our areas of operation include social services, home healthcare, elderly care, and care for individuals with disabilities across Gotland. Around the clock, we meet people of all ages and with different needs; children, families, adults, and the elderly. Together, we enable good conditions for care, support, and service throughout life.

About Region Gotland

Region Gotland is not only Gotland's largest employer, but we are also the only region in Sweden that has municipal, health, and medical responsibilities and regional development responsibilities within the same organization. This, combined with our island location, creates conditions for good collaboration across our areas of operation.

We have over 7000 employees. Together, we work for a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving society for all who visit, live, and work in Gotland. We are driving the creation of a safe and sustainable development across the island.

Gotland is a fantastic place to live, with a rich cultural life, unspoiled nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. More than 61,000 people have chosen to live here year-round, and we would love to have more! For information about Gotland as a place to live and work, read more at https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/ (https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/)

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Other Information

Region Gotland works according to a competence-based recruitment method aimed at recognizing each person's skills and thus counteracting discrimination. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds and genders.

The position is advertised on the condition that it does not need to be allocated to employees with preferential rights and that the position remains vacant.

As the world changes, Region Gotland is increasingly working with quality and safety in the recruitment process. This means that you as a candidate may be subject to certain checks before employment. You will receive information about which checks the position you are applying for may involve before or during the interview.

Before all employments, you as a candidate need to present ID and a personal certificate.

We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.