Care Assistant at Varberg Municipality

We are Varberg Municipality, the employer that sees the possibilities in you. Here you can make a difference, both for others and for yourself. We are driven by the idea of simplifying people's everyday lives and realizing their dreams. We do this with the help of knowledge, innovative courage, and a forward-thinking spirit. Welcome to contribute to our work towards our vision – to become the creative hub of the west coast.

The Social Services Department is responsible for providing support, care, and assistance to people at different stages of life. We work based on individual needs and offer services that are based on several laws, including the Social Services Act (SoL), the Act on Support and Service for Certain Disabled Persons (LSS), and the Health and Medical Services Act.

This may involve providing the elderly with a safe and meaningful everyday life, supporting people with disabilities, or being there for children, young people, and adults in vulnerable life situations.

With us, you meet each individual with respect and professionalism. We collaborate across professional boundaries – both within our own department, with other parts of the municipality, and with external actors. To ensure quality and development, we actively work with follow-up, improvement work, and digitalization.

Here you make a real difference – every day.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you want to work with something that truly matters? With us, you will play an important role in providing support, security, and quality of life to people in various life situations. We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference in people's everyday lives while being part of a professional and caring organization.

As a care assistant, you will provide care and social support to individuals in need. You will work based on individual action plans and be responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on measures that promote the user's independence, security, and well-being.

Your tasks will include:

• Personal care and support in daily life
• Health and medical tasks as delegated
• Documentation in digital systems
• Support for relatives and collaboration with colleagues and other professionals

The work can take place in various types of operations, both within special housing for the elderly and short-term housing for the elderly. The work is scheduled for daytime, evenings, and weekends, depending on the needs of the operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

As a care assistant, you need a combination of professional knowledge, responsibility, and respectful interaction. You enjoy collaborating but are also confident in working independently. Your commitment and sensitivity to the needs of others are crucial for success in this role.

We also expect you to have:

• Approved care assistant education with proof of protected professional title from the National Board of Health and Welfare
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• A valid driver's license or cycling experience may be required depending on the operation.

Experience in elderly care is an advantage.

We offer a meaningful job where you contribute to strengthening people's life situations every day. Welcome to apply for the position of care assistant and become part of our important work.

OTHER

Varberg Municipality welcomes diversity and sees differences as a strength; we hope that you as an applicant can contribute with your background and skills.

Welcome to read more about what it is like to work with us at: https://varberg.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete/till-dig-som-ska-borja-hos-oss (https://varberg.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete/till-dig-som-ska-borja-hos-oss)

Before employment with us, you need to demonstrate that you have the right to work in Sweden according to the Aliens Ordinance. This is done by proving citizenship in the EU/EES or Switzerland, or by presenting a work permit or exemption from it.