Summer Substitute in Support Services in Strängnäs

How about a versatile and creative job this summer? In support services in Strängnäs, you will meet interesting people with different needs and conditions. You will develop as a person while contributing to the well-being of others!

As a summer substitute with us, you will support individuals with disabilities, aiming to help them live an independent life with full participation. The goals of the users are our goals. Your tasks will vary depending on which unit you work in. You will be employed within one unit and placed at one or more workplaces spread throughout Strängnäs Municipality. There will be opportunities to work throughout the summer or for parts of it. We have varying working hours such as day/evening, night, and weekends. LSS means the Act on Support and Service, and SoL means the Social Services Act.

As a member of our team, you will develop qualities such as creativity, flexibility, courage, empathy, and teamwork. Regardless of what you choose to do in your future career, this is a unique opportunity.

If you enjoy working with us, there are good opportunities to continue working here. We are a secure employer and take responsibility for your well-being.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Which area suits you? Below you can read about the areas available and the units for which we are currently seeking summer substitutes.

Short-term accommodation for children and youth LSS

The unit caters to families with children and young people aged 0 to 21 years. The short-term accommodation has 6 places. In daily work, activities and daily schedules are tailored to each user's needs.

Group housing LSS adults

Here, individuals live in their own apartments. You will work to provide educational support, care, and service, as well as support during leisure activities and social contacts. Alternative communication methods such as pictures, signs, and symbols may be used.

Service housing/ LSS adults

Here, you provide support based on individuals' conditions. The aim is to offer a basic sense of security in daily life, where you act as social support and help individuals structure their everyday lives.

Social psychiatry/ Housing support SoL

Work within social psychiatry focuses on users with mental disabilities who need practical, educational, and social support. This may involve working with daily tasks such as planning, conversation support, cooking, cleaning, personal care, and shopping. We also have a housing support service that visits users living in their own apartments, covering the entire municipality, so a driver's license is required.

Daily activities and employment LSS/SoL

Within daily activities, we offer various activities and tasks, both indoors and outdoors. We work with gardening, assembly jobs, cleaning, laundry, crafts, singing, music, and games. In all our operations, we focus on promoting health, so it is not uncommon for us to go for walks or engage in other health-focused activities during the day. In the summer, we take a dip or two in Lake Mälaren or do some other fun activity. Care work is also present in several of our operations.

Regardless of which area you will work in, you will receive thorough training to feel secure in your role. We work with trained supervisors and use a well-regarded introductory material for new employees.

We are looking for individuals who can work the entire or parts of the summer period, from June to August. There may also be opportunities to start your employment earlier or extend it after the summer, as we have an ongoing need for substitutes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Who are you? We are looking for someone who has:

• turned 18 years old
• good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written
• good computer skills to manage the organization's systems for social documentation
• the ability to work independently while following the organization's routines and methods regarding users
• availability to work during the summer period, June-August.

It is advantageous if you have:

• education from the care program or the child and youth program, post-secondary education in behavioral science, special education, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• experience in the LSS field and have worked with neuropsychiatric disabilities and psychiatry.
• worked with low-arousal approaches and have experience creating educational environments characterized by calm and positive expectations.
• experience of delegation from a nurse.
• B driver's license and good driving experience. This is a requirement for working in certain areas of the service.

If you work in the user's home, you need to be prepared for pets to be present in our users' homes. For work with children and youth, a criminal record extract must be provided before employment.

As a person, you need to be able to build trust, instill security and calm in your professional role. Being attentive and empathetic is important as some users may have difficulty expressing their wishes and needs in verbal communication. To be able to manage the tasks with the user, both care work and leisure activities, you need to have generally good physical health. Personal suitability and interest in working with the target group are highly valued.

If you enjoy working with people, are creative, and have a heart for care, then this job is for you! Come and make this summer unforgettable with us. We look forward to hearing from you!