Temporary Worker in the Social Services Department

There is something special about Avesta! Here you will find not only Dala horses and rushing rivers but also will and courage, action and belief in the future. It is the strength of the people that makes Avesta unique. Together we are building the future of Avesta – do you want to be part of it?

The Social Services Department operates under the principle that all people we meet have the same value and are unique. Within the department, there are IFO, LSS operations, social psychiatry, health and medical care, home care, and special accommodations. About 800 employees work here around the clock for our target groups.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a temporary worker, you are employed by the Staffing Unit but work within the social services department's operations where there is the greatest need for temporary workers. You will first be introduced to one workplace, but if needed and desired, there is the opportunity to work at multiple workplaces. We use the staffing system Time Care Pool, where you as a substitute make yourself available for work. We apply direct booking, which is why it is very important that your availability is accurate. If a need arises at short notice, we will first send a text message request.

The length of work shifts varies, and the working hours are both daytime, evenings, and nights. Therefore, it is important that you can work uncomfortable hours to be employed as a temporary worker.

Being a personal assistant is a responsible job that provides personal development and much joy in return. The work includes personal care, such as assistance with meals, dressing and undressing, personal hygiene, and other situations where the user needs help, e.g., participating in leisure interests. The work is mainly performed in the user's home or at another location where the user is present.

As a support assistant in a group home, you manage the user's home, which includes everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, and shopping. Delegated medical care may also occur. Your work is based on the user's implementation plan, which is established to meet the user's needs and decisions. Here you help enable the user's participation, development, and increased independence. The work includes personal and medical care, such as assistance with meals, dressing and undressing, personal hygiene, transfers, and accompaniment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The core of our operations is care, and a good approach is of utmost importance. You have a genuine interest in working with people and a desire to make a difference in their lives and daily routines.

The work requires that you can collaborate with others, are attentive, and behave with great respect towards those you meet in all different situations. Working with people always means that unpredictable situations can arise, and you are a person who can remain calm when the situation demands it. You have a respectful demeanor and always strive for the best possible encounter.

We are looking for someone who is of legal age, responsible, and has personal maturity. It is important that you are confident in the Swedish language, both spoken and written. It is an advantage if you are a trained nursing assistant or preschool teacher and/or have previous experience in similar work.

Basic computer skills are a requirement. Work in personal assistance and group homes may involve uncomfortable working positions and transfers, so you should have a physique that can handle this. A B driver's license is an advantage.

OTHER

As a temporary worker in Avesta municipality, you have free access to the staff gym and 12 free swims in one of the municipality's swimming facilities each year.

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Avesta municipality and to meet the requirements set by GDPR, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or paper format.

Warm welcome with your application!

In preparation for the recruitment work, Avesta municipality has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly request not to be contacted by media salespeople, recruitment sites, and similar.