Vacant job

Unika Region South consists of approximately 35 service and group homes as well as daily activities in Skåne, Västra Götaland, and Kronoberg. The operations are conducted both in-house and through contractual agreements. The users have varying support needs and belong to target group 1 and target group 3.

About the role of Regional Support Pedagogue

As a support pedagogue with a regional assignment, you will work comprehensively across several of our operations focusing on education, guidance, and networking, both for users and employees. You are accustomed to working close to operations, and it is important that you have your own drive where you independently plan and structure your work.

Your role includes:

• Working regionally with operational development work within the region.

• Planning, leading, and following up on educational initiatives and network meetings for staff groups

• Providing regular guidance to several employee groups in pedagogical work

• Driving and inspiring common methods and working approaches within the operations

• Planning and leading networks for users to create participation, community, and development

• Collaborating with managers, employees, relatives, our method specialists, and other stakeholders within the company.

We are looking for someone who has

• A qualification that at least corresponds to support pedagogue/social pedagogue or equivalent (at least 200 YH points/60 credits)

• Experience working within LSS as a support pedagogue or in a similar role, preferably in group homes

• Confidence in the role of mentor, educator, and pedagogical role model

• Good knowledge of Clear Pedagogy, Low Arousal Approach, and Alternative and Augmentative Communication

• Strong ability to plan, structure, and organize

• Flexibility and enjoyment in working both independently and in teams

• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

• Flexibility regarding potential geographical distances between operations

• DMO guide, Certified Studio 3 trainer, and approved TNT in Motivational Interviewing are meritorious.

We offer

• A regional assignment with pedagogical tasks based on various agreements, working across all operations in the region.

• Work in an organization that values competence, care, and commitment

• Collaboration with the company's method specialists for your own professional development and collegial belonging

• Networking with other support pedagogues

• A meaningful job where you make a difference for both users and colleagues

Qualifications

• Degree from the support pedagogue program of 200 YH points or 60 credits in pedagogy.

• Experience and knowledge of the target group LSS adults target group 1.

• Driver's license B.

• Basic knowledge of household tasks such as nutrition and hygiene.

• Computer skills and good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.

Meritorious if you also have

• Experience in leadership

• Experience working with individuals with autism and challenging behavior.

• Experience working with individuals with complex psychosocial behavioral issues.

• Experience in clear communication and low arousal approach.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Employment conditions

Type of employment: Permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period Working hours: 100%, alternatively the position may be divided into two positions of 50% each. Working time: daytime Monday to Friday Start date: By agreement. The position may be filled before the recruitment period has ended. Collective agreement: We are bound by collective agreements with Vårdföretagarna/Kommunal, Branch E.

What can we offer you?

Attendo is a secure employer that can offer you good opportunities to take on more responsibility or to advance to new roles. We offer our employees educational opportunities, collective agreements, wellness benefits, and several other benefits and employee discounts through our benefits portal AttendoPlus, in collaboration with Benifex.

About the recruitment process

Before any employment, an extract from the criminal record must be presented along with valid photo identification. If you are called for an interview, you need to be able to prove that you have the right to work in Sweden by showing that you have citizenship within the EU/EES or a valid work permit. The last application date is 2026-02-12, but selection and interviews are ongoing, so do not wait with your application.

About Attendo/Unika

Unika is part of Attendo, one of the largest care companies in the Nordic region, founded in 1985. We operate within LSS. Our values of care, commitment, and competence guide us daily in our work to ensure that everyone experiences well-being, participation, community, and joy at work.

Welcome with your application!

Together for a meaningful everyday life!

If you have questions about the position, please contact: Karin Johansson, regional manager [email protected]