Summer Temporary Positions in Care and Support at Arvika Municipality

We are glad that you are interested in working with us!

Here in western Värmland, among vast lakes and lush forests, there is a strong glow that spreads warmth and light. The glow is our vision and guiding star. Today, approximately 2,700 competent employees work in the Arvika municipal group. Welcome to join us!

Every summer, we recruit around 350 temporary summer workers for various roles in our care and support services.

Do you want a meaningful summer job where you make a difference for others every day?

We are now looking for summer workers in care and support within Arvika Municipality. With us, you will not only have a rewarding job – you will also gain valuable experience, new knowledge, and the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.

You will gain invaluable work experience and train your social skills, which are useful in all types of jobs in the future. A job that brings you joy and a sense of community with the residents of Arvika Municipality. With us, there is the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively in groups, in the center of Arvika or out in our beautiful countryside.

We need summer workers between weeks 25–32, and we prioritize candidates who can work the entire period.

We offer:

• Valuable work experience within an important societal mission.
• Introduction and support from experienced colleagues.
• Opportunity to develop your social competence and sense of responsibility.
• Qualifications that are valuable for future studies and jobs.
• Chance for continued employment after the summer.

Qualifications

To succeed in the role of summer worker with us, we see that you:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have a genuine interest in working with people and helping others.
• Can communicate fluently in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Have good digital skills, as much of the work is handled via computer or app.
• We consider it an advantage if you are educated or have ongoing education in care or similar, or have experience working with people in care or other service professions.
• We strongly prefer that you have a B driver's license, as it is a requirement for certain areas.

To succeed in the role of a summer worker, we see that you are:

• Considerate and respectful.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Responsible and meticulous.
• Engaged and curious.

We need employees for:

• Home Care: provides support to individuals who live in their own homes and need assistance in their daily lives. Services may include personal care, such as help with hygiene and dressing, as well as service tasks like shopping, meals, and some cleaning. The goal is to enhance the individual's independence and security.
• Special Housing (SÄBO): is a housing form for individuals with extensive needs for somatic and/or dementia care, which cannot be met in ordinary housing. Staff is available around the clock to provide care, social support, and health care services in a safe and adapted environment.
• LSS Activities: target individuals with significant and lasting disabilities. The municipality offers various services, such as group housing, daily activities, and escort services, to enable an independent life with good living conditions.
• Personal Assistance: involves individually tailored support for individuals with extensive disabilities. The assistance helps the individual with basic needs and other personal activities, aiming to create increased participation and self-determination in daily life.
• Social Psychiatry: provides support to young adults with severe mental health issues that significantly hinder their ability to manage daily life, such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. We work to strengthen independence, participation, and quality of life. We offer individually tailored support in daily life through conversations, housing support, social training, and meaningful activities – always with respect, security, and the individual at the center.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist and support individuals in everyday situations such as personal care, showering, dressing, meals, and medication management.
• Documentation of care work using a digital journal system.
• Support and participate in leisure activities with care recipients.
• You will have varied working hours scheduled for both day, evening, weekend, or night shifts, according to a roster.

Application

Interviews will be conducted continuously throughout the advertising period, either physically or digitally. Before a potential job offer, we will request to see an extract from the Police's criminal record regarding preschool and school. We recommend that you order the record digitally (via Kivra) before a potential interview, which you can do on the Police's website. Remarks in the record may affect your chances of employment. The position requires participation in both digital and physical introductory training before a potential summer position.

Other

The Arvika municipal group collaborates with Varbi in recruitment matters, and it is also our recruitment tool for managing applications and ensuring the quality of our recruitment process. You apply for the job through the link in the advertisement. It is important that you are careful when filling out your application as it will be assessed against other applicants. We have made our choice of media and therefore do not wish to be contacted by sales companies.