Vacant job

Fontänhuset Göteborg is one of nearly 400 Fountain Houses worldwide and a work-oriented activity for people with mental illness/health issues, primarily bipolar disorder, various schizophrenia-like conditions, and depression. We do not provide therapy or care, and our members do not have intellectual disabilities.

We, the employees at Fontänhuset, do not act as teachers but work together and democratically “side by side” with our colleagues; the members of the organization. Together, we perform the tasks that need to be done in the house we own. The employees' role is to be an equal workmate, support and motivate the members to participate in all the work that is done, and to jointly find the way to achieve each person's individual goals, which are often work or studies. Some evenings and weekends are included. The work is highly qualified and requires great stability, loyalty, self-awareness, and flexibility.

Your profile

We are looking for someone who has the ability to create genuine, supportive, yet professional relationships and who possesses social competence and empathy beyond the ordinary. You have great patience, are driven, and enjoy flexibility while being able to maintain important structure over time. We believe you might be a social worker, teacher, social or treatment pedagogue, but we could be wrong. You can function both as an inspiring supervisor and an equal colleague, and you find this combination exciting. Regardless of age, you are mature enough to understand that the members' success is the finest reward you can receive. As a supervisor, you are linked to a unit (office and communication unit, kitchen and café unit, study unit, or property and garden unit) but should be able to participate in different units as needed.

You can provide support and practical help in matters related to good quality of life; work, contacts with authorities, studies, etc. You are comfortable with and not afraid to handle various communication platforms. You have extensive knowledge of the target group and can accommodate others' feelings and difficulties, hence our requirement for experience and education.

It is important that you have good organizational and planning skills. Very good collaboration skills and loyalty are prerequisites. We do not accept individual study visits regarding the application for the position.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Read more about Fontänhus at www.sverigesfontanhus.se