Vacant job

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people with mental health issues and be part of an engaged team? We are currently looking for nursing assistants with a focus on psychiatry and experience working with individuals living with mental health challenges. With us, you have the opportunity to impact the lives of vulnerable people in society, both children and adults, and be part of a workplace where your commitment truly makes a difference. Take the chance to become a part of our fantastic team!

About us

We accommodate individuals with neuropsychological disabilities, as a step after HVB, aimed at increasing the possibility of moving on to independent living. We also accept particularly care-intensive individuals with dual diagnoses and substance abuse problems. Eken Utslussningsenhet Floby is located about twenty kilometers west of Falköping. In a nature-friendly residential area, we have 16 fully equipped apartments distributed across three two-story houses.

We work salutogenically, motivation-supportive, and low-impact to help residents strengthen their social, psychological, and practical skills, including training in ADL and social skills. The foundation is motivational work complemented by ESL. The work is based on individual case management and guided by individual implementation plans that are based on the assignment and the individual's resources and needs. An experienced and committed staff creates security, continuity, and quality in daily care work.

About the position

The position of nursing assistant involves standard care work for adult men and women with mental disabilities in combination with comorbidity and substance abuse. You work based on individual case management where you have overall responsibility for individual clients and strive daily to help each client achieve their goals and sub-goals.

Your role involves, among other things:

• Supporting clients in ADL-related activities and situations while providing daily care focused on promoting good health.
• Following reporting structures, ensuring that daily planning is implemented and adhered to, and documenting daily according to applicable documentation obligations.
• Supporting and guiding clients through conversations and practical activities while actively listening and creating a safe environment for them to share their experiences.
• Working with clients from diverse backgrounds and needs, including those with dependency issues or trauma, and identifying and managing their individual needs and emotions.
• Collaborating with other professionals to provide a holistic view of the client's well-being and contribute to their development.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who has a strong commitment and desire to make a difference for individuals with mental disabilities, often in combination with comorbidity. You have a strong drive to help others and an understanding of the psychological and social aspects of mental health issues. To thrive, you need to be empathetic, patient, and skilled at handling emotions and challenging situations. You also have good communication skills and adapt your work to each client's individual needs.

We are looking for you who:

• Are a trained nursing assistant.
• Have experience in psychiatric care.
• Have a B driver's license.
• Have good knowledge of the Swedish language.

It is an advantage if you:

• Have further education in psychiatry, substance abuse, MI, ESL
• Have previously worked in this field.

About the employment

• Number of positions: 1
• The employment is a permanent position, we apply a six-month probationary period.
• The employment rate is 100%
• Working hours are day, evening, weekend, and sleeping on-call.
• Salary is according to agreement and other compensations are according to collective agreements. Start date for the position is according to agreement.

In addition to meaningful work, we can offer you:

• Internal training and a wide range of courses in our own learning portal.
• Wellness benefits for all employees with 3000 SEK/year.
• Educational lunch at cost price.

What happens now?

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we review applications on an ongoing basis and may fill the position before the application deadline.

If you want to know more about the position or the recruitment process, you are warmly welcome to contact us!

Welcome with your application!

Contact information

Unit Manager Madalena Kandala, [email protected], 076-134 59 13