Temporary Position in LSS - Social Psychiatry in Ystad

Ystad is the small town with big opportunities. Here you will find unique nature experiences, a vibrant history, a dynamic cultural life, and a variety of leisure activities. We also have a rich business community that operates both locally and globally.

In Ystad Municipality, we are about 2900 dedicated employees who contribute and make a difference. Together we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future.

Leadership is important to us, which is why all managers are trained in developmental leadership. We offer you a secure employment where you can make a meaningful contribution to society. Here you will also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.

We stand firmly on our values, which are - Better Together, characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism.

Within the social care administration, about 1200 dedicated employees work to provide support and care to those in need in our municipality. The work takes place within elderly care, home care, disability services, and social psychiatry, individual and family care.

In social psychiatry, you work with adults recovering from mental illness. You provide both practical and social support, help create structure in daily life, and motivate participation in society. Safety, relationships, and respect are the foundation of the work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you want to make a difference? We are looking for someone who wants to work as a substitute in LSS - social psychiatry this summer.

We work based on each user's need for support with the aim that our users can participate in society and live as independently as possible. As a Caregiver/Support Assistant, you provide support to the user in all aspects of life. You start from the user's individual needs and consciously work to help that person use their abilities as independently as possible.

You support and assist with personal care such as personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, transfers, daily chores such as cooking, laundry, and cleaning, leisure activities, and social contacts as well as delegated healthcare.

You have the opportunity for varied working hours and to work on a schedule during the summer. Read more about summer jobs: www.ystad.se/sommarjobb (www.ystad.se/sommarjobb)

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has a warm demeanor and a genuine desire to help others. Experience or education is an advantage, but your attitude and engagement are the most important to us.

We place great emphasis on your personal suitability.

Requirements

• Work in home care, special housing, and LSS may involve working alone, situations of threat and violence, heavy lifting, and medication management. According to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations on minors' working environment (AFS 2012:3), sections 6 and 8, such work is not allowed for minors. Therefore, the person hired must be at least 18 years old by June 30.
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• You can handle a physically demanding job with a lot of movement where heavy lifting may occur.
• You work according to basic hygiene routines and in short-sleeved shirts.
• You can work with both men and women.

Meritorious

• Education in nursing or pedagogy (attach relevant certificates when applying).
• Experience in similar work within elderly care or LSS.
• Driving license B.
• You can ride a bike.

Other

For work with children and young people under 18 years, a criminal record extract from the police is required.

Read more about summer jobs at: www.ystad.se/sommarjobb (www.ystad.se/sommarjobb)

NOTE! When you choose to apply for this position, you will be redirected to a main ad. There we will handle your application based on how you choose to answer the selection questions. In this recruitment, you do not need to fill in a CV or cover letter. Therefore, please consider how you answer the questions we ask you in the application.

OTHER

Employees are sought on the condition that the position does not have to be claimed by already employed staff or persons with preferential rights.

Before a possible employment, we will check citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or prove that you are exempt from the obligation to have a work permit.

All employees should be offered conditions for good health; therefore, we actively work with our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free working time.

In connection with this recruitment, we kindly ask for no contact from recruitment companies and other advertisers. Please note that we only accept applications via Visma Recruit and thus not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the designated contact person.