Vacant job

Do you want to contribute to a meaningful summer with both stimulating activities and care for our users on holiday? With us, you have an important role where you provide support and security to people in need of your skills, engagement, and care.

Check out our Instagram account @jobbaiomsorgen to get a glimpse of what it is like to work in care and social services in Umeå Municipality.

What does the job involve?

In disability support services, you work with people who have psychiatric, physical, and intellectual disabilities. Your task is to strengthen the individual's ability to live as independent a life as possible.

Common tasks include supporting daily activities, leisure activities, social contacts, personal hygiene, and medication. You can work in group or service housing, short-term accommodation, and short-term stays for children and young people, day activities, supported housing, or in personal assistance.

Working hours vary depending on the activity and can be scheduled during the day, evening, weekend, on-call night, and awake night.

Want to know more about the work and our workplaces?

Watch a slideshow film about working in disability support services.

We are looking for you who:

• Are at least 18 years old.
• Preferably have previous care experience or relevant education, but this is not a requirement.
• Are positive, receptive, curious, and have a genuine interest in people.
• Have a strong work ethic and can work both independently and in a team.
• Preferably have a B-class driver's license as it is needed in some of our activities.
• Have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. This is a requirement to communicate effectively, handle care documentation, and obtain medication delegation.

Other:

• Possibility of a summer bonus for working during awake nights based on certain criteria.
• As a pensioner, we offer you an extra 25% in salary during June, July, and August.
• In June, you, as a new substitute working your first summer in disability support services, will participate in an inspiring half-day workshop at the disability support services' learning center. This training opportunity is a mandatory part of your introduction, and we look forward to meeting you there.

For more information about the summer bonus, pensioner benefits, and mileage allowance – click here!

Practical information:

• We check ID documents for all candidates before employment.
• Before an employment offer, you need to present an extract from the police's criminal record. It is recommended that you order this now so that you have it available later in the process. Work in the home with elderly and people with disabilities, e-service | The Swedish Police Authority.

Click "apply for the job" to create your application. We appreciate that you attach a CV and a cover letter. Selection, interviews, and appointments are made on an ongoing basis, so submit your application as soon as you have the opportunity. We do not accept applications via email or mail.

Do you have a protected identity? Contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or at [email protected], and they will help you with a secure application process.

Contact details: Email: [email protected], Phone: 090-16 10 83. Phone hours: Mondays 13:00–15:00 and Thursdays 13:00–15:00.

Welcome with your application!