Support Educator at Älgstigen in Ljungby Municipality

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• 93 percent feel that their job is meaningful.
• 93 percent feel that their manager trusts that employees perform their tasks well.
• 90 percent are aware of their workplace goals, but we need to continue working on goal follow-up.
• 81 percent believe they learn new things and develop in their daily work.
• 80 percent think they have a good employer they can recommend to their friends.
• 78 percent look forward to going to work.

The results are high regarding respectful treatment (93%) and safety in the workplaces (94%).

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Älgstigen is an LSS/SoL residence in Ljungby Municipality with 6 users and 1 short-term apartment. The operation is aimed at individuals with disabilities and is based on the individual's needs, participation, and right to an independent and meaningful life.

As a support educator at Älgstigen, you will be part of a workgroup where joint planning is a natural part of the job. This means you are expected to work in other operations within the area, based on the needs of the services. This is a prerequisite for the position and contributes to good resource utilization, collaboration, and equal quality across the various services. You will also be part of the municipality's network for support educators and work closely with the section manager and colleagues to develop the operations.

The working hours are scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends according to a rolling 6-week schedule. The shifts vary based on the needs of the service. Scheduling is done in Time Care Planning, where there is some flexibility in the schedule.

As a support educator, you play a central role in developing and ensuring the quality of the pedagogical work within the operation. Your tasks include:

• Designing, developing, and following up on pedagogical methods, approaches, and routines.
• Ensuring that the work is conducted according to applicable legislation (LSS and SoL), goals, and guidelines.
• Guiding and supporting colleagues in pedagogical issues and approaches.
• Quality assuring implementation plans and documentation according to IBIC in Treserva.
• Following up on goals and interventions in implementation plans.
• Participating in SIP meetings and other collaborations.

You will also participate in the daily work with the users, which may involve:

• Support in daily activities and personal care.
• Social training and support in communication.
• Planning and implementing leisure and community activities.
• Cooking, cleaning, and other household tasks.
• Medication management according to delegation.

The work involves regular contact with relatives, guardians, and other partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have an education as a support educator (higher vocational education or equivalent training deemed equivalent by the employer) and experience working within LSS/SoL operations or housing with special services. It is a requirement that you have knowledge of NPF, intellectual disabilities, and mental health issues, as well as knowledge of clarifying pedagogy, response strategies, and AAC.

For the position, you also need to have good documentation skills and be able to use various digital systems, as well as express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. A B driver's license is required for the position.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, structured, and confident in their professional role. You have a good ability to guide, collaborate, and contribute to a positive work environment. You meet users in various emotional situations with calmness, respect, and professionalism, and you work with risk awareness, responsibility, and good judgment. This requires high personal maturity and a secure approach.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

An extract from the criminal record will be requested prior to employment.

We offer a meaningful and developing job where you make a difference in people's everyday lives and a workplace that values quality, participation, and development. Here you will receive support from colleagues, management, and the support educator network, with the opportunity to influence and drive pedagogical development work within the operation.

OTHER

You apply for the position via Public Jobs.

Certificates and diplomas should not be attached to the application but brought to any interview.

For us, balance in life is important! Here you can combine work with family and leisure. We apply flexible working hours and remote work in the operations where it allows. We offer subsidized annual passes with the regional transport, wellness grants, and much more. You also have free membership in the staff club, which provides opportunities for free training and swimming, as well as participation in other activities.

As part of our work to help Ljungby Municipality grow, we offer relocation services that make it easier to change living environments and move to our municipality.

Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you want to know more about what we can assist you with regarding a move to Ljungby Municipality.

In Ljungby Municipality, we apply smoke-free working hours.

The municipality takes responsibility for the entire recruitment process and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.