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Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a Support Pedagogue for a six-month fixed-term position at Mariagården Day Activity Centre, located a stone's throw from Munkebäckstorget in Kålltorp.

Mariagården is a day activity centre for individuals with autism and complex needs. The operation is characterized by a clear pedagogical approach where structure, predictability, and individually adapted support are central. Several users have extensive support needs, and challenging or aggressive behaviors may occur, which places demands on a secure and professional approach.

As a Support Pedagogue, you have overall responsibility for the pedagogical work within the activity, which is directed at individuals with decisions regarding day activities according to the LSS (Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments). You work with developing, implementing, and following up on working methods and approaches, ensuring they are used in a qualitative and purposeful manner.

You are responsible for the creation, follow-up, and development of social documentation and implementation plans in accordance with current legislation and guidelines. In this role, you are a key knowledge resource within the work group and are responsible for method meetings and other competence development, which means you need to feel confident leading groups.

You are part of a network with other Support Pedagogues within day activities and collaborate with social secretaries, guardians, and other key actors. The role also involves close cooperation with the unit manager regarding operational development from both a pedagogical and economic perspective.

Working hours are during daytime, Monday to Friday.

Does this sound like a position for you? We welcome your application!

Qualifications

For the position of Support Pedagogue, post-secondary specialization within the disability sector is required, comprising at least 200 YH credits, 120 higher education credits, or 60 higher education credits combined with two years of work experience with individuals with disabilities. The education should have relevant credits in behavioral science, pedagogy, psychology, social work, and (psychiatric) nursing, or other education that the employer deems equivalent.

To be able to maintain documentation, you must master the Swedish language in speech and writing, which implies a requirement for passing grades in Swedish 1, Swedish as a Second Language 1, or equivalent. Those who do not meet the qualification requirements in Swedish 1 or Swedish as a Second Language 1 may be offered a language test through the test provider Educateit.

Furthermore, the position requires previous experience working with the target group of individuals with autism.

We place great emphasis on personal competencies and are looking for someone who is secure and stable in themselves and in their role as a Support Pedagogue. You have a professional attitude, maintain calm in challenging situations, and feel confident guiding both users and colleagues in daily work.

You work independently, take responsibility for your tasks, and drive the work forward based on the organization's needs. At the same time, you are socially secure and easily build trusting relationships through a respectful and attentive approach.

You have a pedagogical approach and adapt your support and communication based on the individual's needs and prerequisites. Through clarity, presence, and engagement, you contribute to security, participation, and development for both users and the work group.

About Us

Selection and interviews will begin during the application period.

In this recruitment process, you will answer a number of questions where you describe your knowledge in the field instead of sending a cover letter.

The City of Gothenburg works actively to promote equal rights and opportunities and to counter discrimination.

As an employee in the Department for Disability Support, we offer you:

• Secure employment with good terms of employment
• Full-time with the possibility of part-time
• Introduction upon new employment
• Competence development
• Wellness allowance, bicycle allowance, and other discounts and offers

We only accept applications via our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR.

If you have protected personal data, you should NOT apply via the system but contact the responsible recruiting manager for handling of your application.

Appointment is subject to the position not needing to be utilized in the department or the city's restructuring work.

To you who represent staffing and recruitment agencies: For this recruitment, we have chosen recruitment channels and do not wish to receive offers of competence mediation, advertising, or recruitment assistance.

About the Department for Disability Support

We are all different. We are also alike and have the same right to a secure home, a meaningful occupation, and to feel valuable. With the right prerequisites, we can grow, develop, and participate in society on our own terms.

Within the Department for Disability Support, we provide support, service, and care to children and adults with disabilities and create opportunities for them to live a good and independent life, like everyone else.

With 6,200 dedicated employees, we are Sweden's largest disability support department. We work, among other things, in housing with special service, day activities, supported housing, personal assistance, and children's and short-term housing.

Do you want to contribute to a more inclusive society? Welcome to us!

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