Vacant job

Description

Daily activities are an initiative based on the Act on Support and Service for Certain Disabled Persons, LSS.

The purpose of daily activities is to offer meaningful employment. The employment is adapted to each person's individual needs, conditions, and wishes. Within the organization for daily activities, there are 13 different operations to meet this need.

We are looking for a support pedagogue for our operations at Gyllenheimsgatan's daily activities and two new daily activities that will be launched in the spring of 2026. One of the operations is a more traditional daily activity that focuses on community engagement, and the other is a Business Group at the Arena. You will work as an overarching support pedagogue in collaboration with the operational leaders.

Responsibilities

You will work together with the unit manager, operational leaders, and support assistants according to the goals and guidelines that apply to the operation. The work involves developing the content of the operation and contributing a reflective working method that enhances the quality for the individual. You will be involved in the daily work, which means providing pedagogical support to both support assistants and our users.

The work also involves implementing, following up, and evaluating methods in the operation and how different interventions lead to goal fulfillment and good quality for the individual. Collaboration internally and externally around the individual is part of the work, which requires good collaboration skills.

Staying informed about news, research findings, and methods that benefit the workplace and maintaining close cooperation with operational leaders is part of the job.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in the field of disabilities and/or social psychiatry of at least 200 vocational higher education credits or 60 university credits.

You should have experience working with and knowledge of individuals with intellectual and/or mental disabilities. Experience working with individuals with autism or autism spectrum disorders and clear pedagogical methods is a requirement.

It is important that you have a positive view of people, that you are flexible, secure, and attentive, and that you have the ability to work both individually and in groups. Personal suitability will be highly valued. You will receive ongoing professional development in the field.

We also expect you to support the municipality's principles for employees, which include seeing oneself as part of a larger whole for the common mission, focusing on the individual when performing your work, being loyal to the mission and the decisions made, and contributing to the development of the operation.

A valid driver's license and active driving of a manual transmission vehicle is a requirement.

When applying for a position within the Social Administration's operations, you should be prepared to present a criminal record extract before being appointed to the position.

Recruitment may occur during the application period, so do not wait to submit your application.

About Vänersborg Municipality

As an employee of Vänersborg Municipality, you contribute to making everyday life easier for our 40,000 citizens. Vänersborg Municipality employs 3,800 staff members, and we strive to be attractive and sustainable in all aspects of life.

Additional Information

We see diversity as a strength that enriches our operations and welcome applicants from various backgrounds. If you are applying for a position that is subject to military placement, you will receive information about this during your employment. The municipality has made active choices in this recruitment and therefore does not wish to be contacted with offers of advertising and recruitment assistance. Contact details for your trade union can be found here (https://www.vanersborg.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/arbetsmarknad/fackliga-organisationer).