Occupational Therapist for Engelbrekt's Daily Activities (Temporary Position)

Jönköping Municipality is a large employer with hundreds of different job roles. We are growing in line with the development of the municipality, with more residents, more housing, and a larger range of services. We are always on the lookout for new talent - employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences, united by the common drive to create a better municipality to visit, live, work, and reside in.

Do you want to use your occupational therapy skills where they truly make a difference? With us, you will help create meaningful days for our participants!

Your New Job

As an occupational therapist with us, you play a key role in creating and maintaining safe, meaningful, and individualized activities for our participants.

You are responsible for occupational therapy assessments, evaluations, goal setting, and follow-ups, as well as for the provision of assistive devices within daily activities.

You will work as the sole occupational therapist in the unit, closely collaborating with two support pedagogues. You also have an occupational therapist colleague in the neighboring unit within the same building and access to a network of an additional four occupational therapists in daily activities. Together with the support pedagogues in the unit, you will support the operations in matters related to activities, structure, and adaptations to provide participants with the best possible daily life. The work includes both individual and group-based interventions, as well as receiving new participants and creating their initial implementation plans.

The role includes contact with relatives, habilitation services, the assistive technology center, and the network for occupational therapists. You will guide colleagues in training programs, lead operational meetings, and be responsible for participant APT. If necessary, you will support communication with visual aids and signs, and you will document according to HSL.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for a licensed occupational therapist, preferably with experience in prescribing assistive devices. Engelbrekt's daily activities focus on individuals with intellectual disabilities and NPF, so it is advantageous if you have previously worked with this target group.

You need good computer skills and to be proficient in Swedish in speaking, writing, and reading comprehension to handle documentation and communication. It is desirable if you have previously worked with IBIC and in the Combine system, as well as having a B driver's license.

As an occupational therapist, you take initiative and drive the work forward with a professional and solution-oriented approach. You are flexible and can quickly adapt interventions and methods according to the changing needs of the participants. Through a warm and secure approach, you build good relationships with participants, relatives, and colleagues. In your professional role, you contribute with clear and secure communication and guide colleagues in methods and approaches when needed. You work in a structured manner, create order, and maintain a clear direction in both planning and implementation of occupational therapy interventions.

What We Offer You

You can read more about the benefits you receive as an employee of Jönköping Municipality here: Benefits (https://www.jonkoping.se/jobba-hos-oss/jonkopings-kommun-som-arbetsgivare-/detta-far-du-nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss)

Welcome to Us

You will become part of a professional and dedicated workgroup that works closely together as a team. With us, you will meet a wonderful group of participants and work with varied and meaningful activities such as creative projects, packing work, theater, walks, music, and reading aloud.

At Engelbrekt's daily activities in Huskvarna, you will have a workplace where collaboration, creativity, and joint solutions are at the center. Here, you work closely with both participants and colleagues, and you will be an important part of an operation that daily supports around 40 participants in their development and well-being.

Good to Know

The recruitment concerns a parental leave substitute position full-time, starting on May 18, 2026, and lasting until August 27, 2027. Working hours are scheduled during the day from Monday to Friday. Recruitment is ongoing with continuous selection and interviews. An offer for a position in another daily activity may also be relevant.

Want to Know More?

Jennie Lundin, Unit Manager
Tel: 036-10 75 46

Oskar Nord, Unit Manager
Tel: 036-10 78 47

Union representatives: Union Representatives (http://www.jonkoping.se/fackligasoc)

Together, we make Jönköping Municipality better – for everyone. Come and work with us. Welcome to apply for the position of occupational therapist at Engelbrekt's daily activities temporary position!

Jönköping Municipality strives to offer an attractive workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly but firmly decline all calls regarding advertising and recruitment assistance.