Support Assistant in Essunga Municipality

Our strength is that Essunga is one of Sweden's smallest municipalities! We work in a straightforward manner across operational boundaries and in networks with other municipalities. This provides a holistic perspective and manageability for both employees and residents. Changes become visible in a small municipality, giving us the satisfaction of seeing the results of our work. You have great opportunities to influence, and our short decision-making paths yield quick results. We welcome you to Essunga Municipality in the heart of Västra Götaland. The central town of Nossebro is a one-hour drive from Gothenburg and about half an hour from Alingsås, Vårgårda, Trollhättan, and Vänersborg. Want to know more about what Skaraborg has to offer in terms of housing, leisure activities, and experiences? Visit www.livetiskaraborg.se (http://www.livetiskaraborg.se).

Workplace Description

As a support assistant in Essunga Municipality, you work in an engaged and close-knit environment where you have the opportunity to influence and see the results of your work. The size of the municipality provides short decision-making paths, good collaboration, and a holistic perspective. The central town of Nossebro is located in Västra Götaland with proximity to larger cities and a rich variety of leisure opportunities.

Job Description

You support individuals in their daily lives to promote independence and a meaningful life. The work involves planning and implementing activities, providing practical and social support, and collaborating with colleagues within the municipality. You contribute to a safe, inclusive, and developing environment.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an engaged and responsible person who enjoys working both independently and in a team.
• Education in social work, pedagogy, or similar (preferable)
• Experience working with individuals with special needs (preferable)
• Good collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to create safe and stimulating environments
• Engagement, flexibility, and responsibility
• Willingness to develop in the professional role

Why You Should Work With Us

At Essunga Municipality, you will have a workplace where you truly make a difference – every day. We are a small municipality with great opportunities, which means close leadership, short decision-making paths, and good opportunities to influence your work situation.

We offer:

• Wellness allowance to support your health
• Favorable vacation regulations with more vacation days from the age of 40
• A close and accessible leadership
• A workplace with strong community and good collaboration
• Opportunities to influence and develop the operations

With us, you will be seen, heard, and become an important part of the whole.

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants from various backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask for no contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, or similar. We use e-recruitment to streamline and ensure the quality of the recruitment process. All your information is saved on your CV account, and you can easily log in and update your information whenever you want. Therefore, please fill in your information as carefully as possible to provide an accurate representation of yourself. The information is processed and saved according to the Data Protection Regulation.