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About Viljan Youth Residence

The Youth Residence HVB (Home for Care and Housing) consists of ten furnished and fully equipped apartments. The building also includes staff housing with personnel on-site 24/7. The basement features a gym and laundry room.

All treatment at our facility is individualized. We do not have shared activities or common spaces, which allows the young people to focus on their own development in a calm and secure environment.

Our target group: Young people aged 16–22 with psychosocial and/or neuropsychiatric challenges. The target group also includes individuals who have previously received treatment for substance abuse and are currently drug-free.

About the Role of Social Pedagogue

We work with great commitment regarding the children and young people living with us. The role of a social pedagogue involves planning, implementing, and following up on pedagogical and therapeutic interventions based on the individual's needs. The work is built on creating secure relationships, motivating change, and strengthening the individual's ability to become independent. It also includes documenting interventions and participating in planning meetings and development work. You will serve as a support for the client, and together you will develop strategies to achieve daily goals.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide individual support in daily activities, social training, and skills development.
• Work based on implementation plans, treatment methods, and pedagogical interventions.
• Conduct structured conversations, motivational interviewing, and use other evidence-based methods.
• Write case notes, implementation plans, risk assessments, and reports according to current guidelines.
• Collaborate with colleagues, social services, schools, healthcare providers, and relatives.
• Create a stable, safe, and predictable environment; handle conflicts and set boundaries.
• Plan and implement activities that strengthen participants' social and personal development.

Qualifications

You are relationship-oriented and have a good ability to establish contact with people in vulnerable situations. You are calm, stable, and able to maintain a realistic perspective on situations that arise in daily work. You have good collaboration skills, relate to others in a listening manner, and enjoy working with others. You are an independent, humble, and responsible person who is passionate about care work and can identify individual needs.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• Education as a social pedagogue or 400 YHP treatment pedagogue, plus competence in mentalization theory.
• Valid driver's license (Category B).
• Good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Good computer skills.
• Experience with documentation.

Merits:

• Experience working with the current target group is a plus.
• Previous experience with the target group and/or work in HVB homes is a plus.

Employment Conditions

Role: Social Pedagogue
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Working Hours: Shift schedule, day/evening/weekend
Start Date: 2026-09-01
Collective Agreement: We are bound by the collective agreement of Vårdföretagarna/Kommunal, Sector E.

What Can We Offer You?

Viljan is part of Attendo, a secure employer that offers good opportunities to take on more responsibility or move on to new roles. We offer training opportunities, collective agreements, wellness benefits, as well as various other perks and staff discounts through our benefits portal AttendoPlus, in cooperation with Benifex.

About the Recruitment Process

Before any employment, extracts from the criminal record register along with valid photo ID must be presented. If you are called for an interview, you must be able to prove that you have the right to work in Sweden, by showing citizenship within the EU/EEA or a valid work permit.

We conduct random alcohol and drug tests for our employees.

Application deadline: 2026-06-07. However, selection and interviews are conducted continuously, so do not wait to apply.

About Viljan/Attendo

Viljan is part of Attendo, one of the largest care companies in the Nordics, founded in 1985. We operate within IOF. Our values – care, commitment, and competence – guide us daily in our work to ensure everyone experiences well-being, participation, community, and joy in work.

If you want to help people take the next positive step in life, Viljan is the workplace for you.

Apply Today!

If you have questions about the position, please contact:
Maria Thurée, Deputy Operations Manager: 070-295 90 05
Markus Redman, Operations Manager: 070-815 98 49

Together for a better tomorrow!