Welcome to the Health and Care Administration

We work with support and care for the elderly and for people with disabilities. The goal is for them to be able to live as active and independent lives as possible.

The Health and Care Administration is one of Sweden's largest employers in municipal care and support. Here, around 7,500 employees work based on our core values – making a difference, working together, and welcoming innovation. With us, there are great opportunities to take responsibility, develop, and contribute with your skills. We strive for an organizational culture built on trust and pride in our operations.

More information about working in Uppsala Municipality can be found at Uppsala Municipality's website (https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/vard-halsa-omsorg/).

Within the Health and Care Administration, we have full-time as the norm. This means that all permanent employees fundamentally have a full-time position. More information about what this means for this position will be provided during a potential interview. Exceptions (from full-time as the norm) are personal assistants.

With us, you meet people with mental disabilities who need support to create a safe and meaningful everyday life. The work is both creative and challenging and suits you who thrive on responsibility, dare to think outside the box, and feel secure in yourself. Here, your experience and engagement will be crucial for each individual to grow on their own terms.

Sandgropsgatan is located in the picturesque area of Svartbäcken, with close proximity to both Röbo and Gamla Uppsala. Easily accessible with a short walk. The local area has a good range of services such as shops, health centers, dentists, and other amenities. Right next door is a bus stop with good connections. The cycling distance to Uppsala city center is about 20 minutes. The operation is staffed around the clock with awake night personnel to ensure safety and high-quality care. Here, five people live who receive support in creating a safe and meaningful everyday life.

Working hours are scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends.

Job Description

As a residential assistant, you play an important role in supporting users towards a more independent everyday life. A large part of the work involves building trust, creating safety, and being present in both everyday and difficult moments. You provide support and guidance in both practical and social activities, such as accompanying to medical appointments, participating in social contexts, or helping with household chores. Together with your colleagues, you create a meaningful, rich, and developing everyday life for the users.

You work based on the implementation plan developed together with the user and collaborate with colleagues in the team, licensed personnel, and external actors. Your tasks also include administering medication and carrying out prescriptions from licensed personnel. Additionally, it includes documentation and, if necessary, establishing and updating implementation plans.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is a trained nursing assistant or support educator and has experience working within LSS or social psychiatry. In the role, you need to feel secure in communicating in Swedish, both orally and in writing. You have good experience with documentation and working in digital systems. Since travel is a natural part of the job, a B driver's license is required. You need to feel confident driving a car during work hours.

To succeed in the role, you easily adapt to changing situations and see opportunities in changes. You collaborate well with others, communicate clearly, and handle challenges constructively. You are a person who can empathize with others' perspectives and meet people with respect. Furthermore, your communication is clear, and you ensure that messages, expectations, and follow-ups are clear for all involved.

Inquiries

If you have questions about the position, contact Eva-Marie Lejdeblad, operations manager, at 018-726 35 72.

Union representative: Kommunal, 010-442 82 04.

If you have questions regarding the registration of your application or the recruitment process, contact the recruitment unit at 018-727 80 18.

We will request an extract from the criminal record before an employment offer can be made.

In your application, you must state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.

An employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve a military placement.