Vacant job

We are thrilled that you are interested in working with us!

Here in Western Värmland, among vast lakes and lush forests, there is a strong glow that spreads warmth and lights up the way. This glow is our vision and guiding star. Today, Arvika Municipal Consortium employs approximately 2,700 competent staff members. You are welcome to join us!

Every summer, we recruit approximately 350 summer substitutes for work within our various operations in healthcare and social care. Do you want a meaningful summer job where you make a difference for others every day?

We are now looking for summer substitutes for healthcare and social care within Arvika Municipality. With us, you get not only a rewarding job – you also gain valuable experience, new knowledge, and the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.

You will gain invaluable work experience and train your social skills, which are useful in all types of jobs in the future. A job that brings you joy and a sense of community together with the residents of Arvika Municipality. Here, you have the opportunity to work both independently and in groups, in the center of Arvika or out in our beautiful countryside.

We need summer substitutes between weeks 25–32; we prioritize candidates who can work the entire period.

What we offer:

• Valuable work experience within an important societal mission.
• Introduction and support from experienced colleagues.
• Opportunity to develop your social competence and sense of responsibility.
• Qualifications that are valuable for future studies and jobs.
• Chance for continued employment after the summer.

Qualifications

To succeed in the role of summer substitute with us, we see that you:

• Are at least 18 years old.
• Have a genuine interest in working with people and helping others.
• Can communicate fluently in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
• Have good digital skills, as much of the work is handled via computer or app.
• We consider it an advantage if you are educated or currently studying healthcare or similar, or alternatively have experience working with people in healthcare or other service professions.
• We consider it a strong advantage if you have a B-category driver's license, as this is a requirement for some areas.

To succeed in the role of summer substitute, we see that you are:

• Considerate and respectful.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Responsible and meticulous.
• Engaged and curious.

We need staff for the following areas:

• Home Care Services: Provides support to people who remain in their own homes and need help in daily life. Interventions can include personal care, such as help with hygiene and dressing, as well as service tasks like shopping, meals, and some cleaning. The goal is to strengthen the individual's independence and security.
• Special Housing (SÄBO): A housing form for people with extensive needs for somatic and/or dementia care that cannot be met in ordinary housing. Here, staff is available around the clock to provide care, social support, and health care interventions in a safe and adapted environment.
• LSS Activities (Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments): Directed at people with significant and permanent disabilities. The municipality offers various interventions, such as group homes, day activities, and escort services, to enable an independent life with good living conditions.
• Personal Assistance: Individually adapted support for people with extensive disabilities. The assistance helps the individual with basic needs and other personal activities, aiming to create increased participation and self-determination in daily life.

Tasks

• Help and support people in everyday situations, e.g., personal care, showering, dressing, meals, and medication management.
• Documentation of care work using a digital journal system.
• Support and participate in leisure activities together with care recipients.
• You will have varied working hours scheduled during the day, evening, weekend, or night, according to the roster.

Application

Interviews are conducted continuously throughout the advertising period, either physically or digitally. Prior to any potential job offer, we will request an extract from the Police Register regarding offenses in preschool and school. We recommend that you order the register digitally (via Kivra) prior to a potential interview, which you can do on the Police's website. Remarks in the register may affect your chances of employment. The position requires you to participate in both digital and physical introductory training before any summer substitute assignment.

Other

Arvika Municipal Consortium collaborates with Varbi in recruitment matters, and it is also our recruitment tool for handling applications and a step in quality-assuring our recruitment process. You apply for the job through the link in the advertisement. It is important that you are careful when filling out your application as it will be assessed against other applicants.

We have made our choice of media and therefore do not wish to be contacted by sales agencies.