Substitute at Kirsebergsgården

As a substitute, you are an important part of Kirsebergsgården. We hope you are the one we are looking for and look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities include supporting our residents in their daily lives and in their interactions with authorities, as well as creating a safe and stable living environment. As a substitute with us, you work motivationally to ensure that the services needed by the residents are implemented and to achieve the goals in the long-term planning.

We work with ongoing record-keeping and together with the resident, we establish implementation plans. As part of the assignment, it also includes being a support in practical tasks such as accompanying residents to meetings with other authorities, assisting with legitimization, and supporting the execution of daily chores when needed. We work based on a low-arousal approach, harm-reduction work, and motivational conversations.

What We Offer You

A multifaceted workplace where a lot happens and a chance to develop in social work. We strive to give you as a newcomer a good introduction so that you have the tools to work independently with the support of colleagues during the summer. Close access to the manager and a good working environment are very important to us.

Qualifications

For these positions, the following is required:

• Started or completed education as a social worker, social pedagogue, treatment pedagogue, or other relevant education deemed suitable by the employer for the assignment.
• Very good Swedish in both spoken and written form.
• Driver's license B (automatic transmission is sufficient).

Meritorious:

• Experience working with individuals living with addiction issues.
• Familiarity with social services and its various interventions.
• Experience working based on a low-arousal approach.
• Experience working with homeless individuals.
• Training and experience in MI and/or solution-focused approaches.
• Experience working with documentation in similar operations.
• Experience working from a harm-reduction perspective and method.
• Experience collaborating with other actors such as police, healthcare, and social services.

We constantly work motivationally, and it is important that your main focus is on the abilities and strengths present in each individual.

You are a person who believes that change is possible, and you work to convey calm and a sense of hope in more or less challenging situations. As we strive to offer tailored support, it is important that you have the ability to consider each individual's current situation and conditions. This also means that you need to be flexible and adapt your approach to the person you meet. It is important that you are calm and stable, can distinguish between personal and private matters, and have a good, low-arousal, and non-judgmental approach. You enjoy working in a small team where you work closely with your colleagues and have a good understanding of each other's cases.

About the Workplace

At Kirsebergsgården, located in Malmö, there are 44 apartments, and our target group is men and women aged 21 and over who, for various reasons, have difficulty maintaining housing in the regular housing market. Women and men with active addiction issues, with or without mental health problems, are welcome here. Currently, most residents are over 40 years old, and many are older, with common support services provided through home care.

The Housing and Support Unit provides housing and housing solutions for homeless individuals in need of support. Within the unit's seven sections and operations, there is a common mission to offer individually tailored housing forms for individuals who, due to harmful use, addiction, or other life difficulties, need support in their daily lives.

At Sweden's largest labor market and social administration, 2,500 employees work every day to empower the residents of Malmö. Together with the residents of Malmö, we aim to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to providing good growing conditions for children and young people, and ensure that newcomers have good opportunities. It is an important and enjoyable job, but far from easy. Apply for a job with us; you will make a difference.

The Malmö city operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about Malmö city as an employer here (http://malmo.se/jobb).

Information about the Position

Employment form: Summer substitute and hourly employment during the terms.

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 2

Start date: By agreement, introduction before the summer vacation if possible.

The work is scheduled for Mon-Fri during daytime hours 08:00-16:30.

Other

Please note that in Malmö city, we have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an effective candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.

Interviews will be held in weeks 10-11.

Malmö city strives for employees to represent the diversity present in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of Malmö residents.

Before employment is offered, you need to show your degree certificate or proof of ongoing education and an ID document: passport or national ID card. For candidates who are invited for an interview, this invitation will be sent via email.