Vacant job

Do you want to make a real difference in the daily lives of young people? We are looking for dedicated residential support workers who want to work closely with high school students from across the country in a safe and structured living environment.

About the position

In Örebro, you will find Sweden's only national high school for students with varying degrees of hearing impairment and general speech disorders. During their studies, students are offered accommodation in our residence where they have the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop during a crucial time in their lives.

We are currently looking for substitutes, both for hourly positions and for longer-term assignments. As a residential support worker, you are responsible for working with the students in the residence. The work group you belong to consists of three teams with which you collaborate closely. You will be offered varied working days focused on creating a safe and meaningful daily life for the students. Our working hours are primarily scheduled for evenings, nights, and weekends when the students are present at the residence.

Your role is central to the students' daily lives – you create the conditions for security, study peace, and personal development. The work is based on a close relationship-building approach where you are an important adult role model and contact person, both for the students and their networks.

What we offer

• Meaningful work where you make a difference every day
• A dedicated team focused on quality and development
• The opportunity to work closely with students in a safe and supportive environment
• Competence development and support in your role

Examples of tasks:

• Work with key worker responsibilities and be responsible for a number of students
• Create and maintain good relationships with students, guardians, and the school
• Contribute to security, structure, and study peace in the residence
• Support students in daily routines, planning, and taking responsibility
• Collaborate with colleagues and external actors regarding the student's development
• Actively work with order and tidiness in the living environment

About the workplace

We operate student housing for high school youth from across the country, focusing on security, structure, and study peace. The core of our work is the relationship-building key worker model, where collaboration with the student, guardian, and school is crucial for success.

Sweden's only national high school for students with deafness and hearing impairment. At the National High School, students with general speech disorders and combined visual and hearing impairments also study. There is also adapted schooling for the deaf and hard of hearing.

The National High School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers a number of national programs and all introductory programs. The education is conducted at three of Örebro Municipality's high schools – Rudbecksgymnasiet, Tullängsgymnasiet, and Virginska gymnasiet. The National High School also has residential and leisure activities.

More information about the National High School can be found at: www.orebro.se/riksgymnasiet (http://www.orebro.se/riksgymnasiet)

The National High School's residence is part of the Upper Secondary School and Employment Administration. Here, 1,400 employees work in a variety of roles to give young people and adults in Örebro the same opportunities for education and self-sufficiency. Within the administration, there is competence in many different areas and operations, which means that as an employee, you have great opportunities for competence development in a creative and varied environment.

Read more about what it is like to work in Örebro Municipality at www.orebro.se/jobb (http://www.orebro.se/jobb).

Qualifications

To fit the role, you are secure, calm, and professional in your interaction and collaboration with others. As a person, you are positive, structured, and solution-focused, and you have a natural ability to prioritize in your work. It is important that you are outgoing and socially active in the workplace to create contact and build relationships with the students over time. You must also be able to communicate in Swedish, both orally and in writing, with young people and guardians who do not know sign language.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• Education as a social pedagogue or youth worker, or the Child and Youth Program, or other education that the employer deems equivalent

Merits:

• Experience working with young people or students with special needs
• Experience from schools, youth residences, or similar operations
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of sign language

Scope and start date

Employment type: Substitute and hourly substitute

Employment level: 75–92%

Start date: August 17, 2026, or by agreement. The longer substitute period extends until February.

Number of positions: 2–3

Working hours: Scheduled day, evening, and every other weekend

The positions will be filled subject to necessary decisions being made.

Other information

If you are offered employment, you are required to present an extract from the criminal record.

Read more about what it is like to work in Örebro Municipality at www.orebro.se/jobb (http://www.orebro.se/jobb).

Interviews may take place digitally. At www.orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer (http://www.orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer) you can read more about our digital interviews and how you can prepare.

Application

The last day for applications is June 14.

Welcome with your application!

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