Vacant job

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives – every day?

Support and Care in Umeå Municipality is now expanding its operations with full-time support assistants for an exciting and developmental role in accompaniment services! Over the next two years, we have the opportunity to hire companions who primarily work with adults and children with disabilities.

We aim to be a resource in close proximity and interaction, freeing and strengthening people's ability to live an independent life. Now is your chance to help shape a new way of working together with dedicated colleagues.

About the role

As a companion, your main task is to provide support during activities outside the home – for example, sports, culture, walks, or other leisure activities. The work requires that you can handle a wheelchair or other aids that may be somewhat physically demanding.

You will be part of the LSS (Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) authority and work closely with both colleagues and individuals. Since the position is new in the municipality, you will have the opportunity to develop working methods and routines – a role that is both stimulating and meaningful.

The number of hours of accompaniment each individual is entitled to is decided based on need – you will provide support to several people based on their wishes and life situations.

Working hours are scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a trained assistant nurse or has other education that the employer deems relevant
• Has experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or mental health issues
• Has experience working with low-affective handling in cases of aggressive behavior and/or threats and violence
• Has a valid B-class driver's license
• Has a valid extract from the criminal record register

Meritorious qualifications:

• Experience from healthcare, school, or disability care
• Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NPF diagnoses)
• Sign language support or sign language (TAKK)

You need to be calm and confident in yourself. Furthermore, you need to have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, to communicate with users, relatives, and colleagues, as well as to handle documentation. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

There may be fur-bearing animals present, so you should not be allergic.

We warmly welcome your application!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Together with us, you will work in socially important roles where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and fun.

Umeå is the largest city in northern Sweden with a rich offering of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can learn what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: Move to Umeå Municipality

We are growing, and therefore we might be looking for you? Want even more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone living and working here. We look forward to hearing from you.