Vacant job

At Bättre Assistans, we work together for everyone's right to live life to the fullest. We are now looking for another colleague to join our team, could it be you?

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are now looking for you who want to work as a personal assistant for our male client outside Boden. As a personal assistant for our client, you will work in a safe environment where collaboration is key.

• Scope: Permanent employment at 74%

• Working hours: Day shifts 08:00-08:00 (sleeping duty between 00:00-07:00)

• Team: You will always work together with a colleague

• Start date: By agreement (introduction can start immediately)

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a man in his 40s with autism and intellectual disability (ID). He lives just outside Boden and needs your support to create a meaningful everyday life.

He is a person who appreciates:

• Playfulness: Activities that happen on his terms

• Relaxation: Massage on his back and arms

• Joy of food: Meals are one of the highlights of the day

YOUR TASKS

Your focus is to be the client's extended arms and legs, which means among other things:

• Support with daily routines, such as household chores

• Assistance with personal care

• Management of self-care medications

• Planning and implementation of activities

ARE YOU THE ONE WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for someone who is stable, responsible, and has a solution-focused mindset. Since the client has a great need for control and participation, it is important that you are attentive and can adapt your support according to his daily condition.

If you feel that this describes you, you might be the one we are looking for!

REQUIREMENTS

• Driver's license and access to a car (required to get to and from the workplace)

• Non-smoker

QUALIFICATIONS

• A big heart and genuine commitment to other people

• Experience with autism and ID

• Knowledge of low-arousal approaches

• Previous experience as a personal assistant

Employment rate: Permanent employment at 74%

Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Other compensation in accordance with collective agreements.

Your application will be read by employees, the client, and relatives at Bättre Assistans. The selection process is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Warm welcome with your application!

For employment with us at Bättre Assistans, you need to have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the service. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you can present valid ID and/or submit a personal certificate as well as any documents that confirm your right to work in Sweden. You can easily download a personal certificate from the Swedish Tax Agency's website. To work as a personal assistant, you must be at least 18 years old.

If you are going to work with children and young people under 18 years, you are required to present an extract from the criminal record. From March 1, 2026, new regulations will apply, meaning that the background check will include both an extract from the criminal record and an extract from the suspicion register. The extract is ordered via the Police Authority's e-service. Please note that processing times may vary, so orders should be made in good time.

The extracts can be ordered with BankID via the following link: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/

We recommend that you ensure you have current extracts in accordance with applicable legislation and the new rules that come into effect on March 1, 2026.

Work with us at Bättre Assistans

Bättre Assistans provides personal assistance with expertise in autism. We have offices in Boden and operate in Boden, Luleå, and other parts of Fyrkanten. For us, it is obvious to adapt care based on each individual's unique circumstances. We create a clear structure and sustainable routines that allow for development throughout life. We are an organization with short information channels - always close to support, in both good and bad times, and we are never more than a call away. We believe that everyone who works with or is close to people with autism should have at least basic competence. Therefore, we offer guidance to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge. Together, we create a safe, meaningful, and joyful everyday life for both clients and employees.

Benefits for you as an employee at Bättre Assistans

As an employed personal assistant with us, you are covered by a collective agreement and pension agreement. You are insured during working hours and to/from work in case something unforeseen happens. We offer wellness benefits to our employees.

Sharing of applications within Team Olivia

To give you the best opportunities to find the right position, your application may be shared with our sister companies within Team Olivia, if your profile matches an available position there. Of course, this only happens with your consent, which you indicate when you submit your application.

For you with employment support

If you are entitled to employment support, we will take this into account in a potential employment. Providing this information in your application is completely voluntary - alternatively, you can choose to inform us at a potential interview. We see this as an opportunity to create a good solution for you as an employee.