Residential Support Worker in Social Psychiatry

Ängelholm makes the impossible possible – this is our vision that underlies our future development journey. We dare to think and test differently, to do the unique and unexpected. We know that we are best together and that it is through cross-border collaboration that we go the farthest. We also know that Ängelholm is a place with unique opportunities for continued development.

Based on our agile organizational structure, we aim forward and upward. Do you want to be part of our journey?

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a residential support worker in social psychiatry, you will work with adults who have mental health issues and/or disabilities and who need support in their daily lives. You will be part of an organization with clear routines, established working methods, and good collaboration.

The residential support is an educational and psychosocial daily support provided in the individual's home and local environment. The support may include creating structure and routines, strengthening social contacts, and providing educational support in various everyday situations. The assignment is based on respect for the individual's self-determination and integrity, while also requiring an active, motivating, and outreach working method.

The purpose of the intervention is to:

• Strengthen the individual's independence
• Break social isolation
• Contribute to the person regaining or maintaining their functions and abilities

You design the support together with the individual based on individual needs and goals, which means that the tasks are varied and adapted to each person's life situation. The work also includes collaboration with colleagues, other professionals, relatives, and other important contacts around the client.

The working hours are scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in people and understands the importance of interaction when working with individuals with mental health issues. You have a positive view of people, can work independently, and have a good ability to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Is 18 years or older
• Has a vocational education with a focus on psychiatry/treatment
• Alternatively has a university degree in behavioral science, pedagogy, or another education that the employer assesses as equivalent
• Alternatively is studying in the above-mentioned fields and wishes to gain practical experience
• Has experience of similar independent work
• Holds a valid driver's license (B)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Selection, interviews, and hiring will take place continuously during the advertising period.

The municipality of Ängelholm aims to be an organization where employees thrive, develop, and want to stay. We strive to offer full-time positions for increased equality and attractive jobs.

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and to communicate quickly and easily with you as an applicant, we ask you to apply via the link in the advertisement.

In connection with the interview, you need to verify your citizenship. You can do this with a passport or a personal certificate along with an ID document. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must show that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.

For this recruitment, we have decided which recruitment channels we wish to use. Therefore, we kindly ask not to be contacted for additional offers of competence mediation, advertising, and recruitment assistance.