Personal Assistant for 17-Year-Old Boy in Gnesta

Do you want a meaningful job where you actually make a difference – for real? We are now looking for personal assistants for a 17-year-old boy in Gnesta who has cerebral palsy. In the fall, he will start high school in Stockholm and live at the school’s dormitory during the week. He now needs to build a new wonderful team of assistants around him.

You will be employed by a non-profit assistance cooperative that has been around for a long time, a pioneer in personal assistance, where the members themselves lead their assistants. Here, self-determination, freedom, and respect are what guide us – not profit-seeking.

About the Job

As a personal assistant, you are the user’s “extended arms and legs” in everyday life, both at home and out on various activities.

You will, among other things:

• Support in everyday situations at home
• Be present in school, activities, errands, and possible trips
• Assist with personal care based on needs
• Create safety, structure, and a calm, positive environment
• Be a responsive adult-friend with an understanding of integrity and respect

The working hours are flexible with day, evening, both weekdays and weekends.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking more for the right person than a perfect CV. Personal chemistry is super important.

We believe that you:

• Are secure, caring, and patient – even when the day doesn’t go exactly as planned
• Are attentive, respectful, and good at communicating calmly and clearly
• Enjoy taking responsibility and can be both proactive and adaptable
• Have good physical fitness as the job can be physically demanding at times
• Are at least 18 years old and can easily travel to and from Gnesta
• Fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written
• Have good computer skills
• Have a driver’s license

Previous experience in personal assistance or working with people with disabilities is an advantage, but not a requirement. You will receive training and support in the role.

Working Hours, Salary, and Benefits

We want you to enjoy working with us for a long time, not just like the first week.

With us, you will receive:

• Hourly employment or part-time with flexible shifts (day, evening, weekdays, and weekends)
• Opportunity for more work during the summer
• Hourly wage according to the Fremia–Kommunal collective agreement
• Scheduling in dialogue – we plan together
• Introduction, guidance, and ongoing support
• Wellness allowance and access to necessary aids

How to Proceed

Does this sound like something for you? Apply for the position via our application form and briefly tell us who you are, why you are applying for the job, and how you view the role of a personal assistant. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, and the positions may be filled before the application deadline.

Welcome with your application.

As a personal assistant to children with disabilities, a special extract from the police criminal record is required, which you can apply for here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/)