Contact Person – Make a Difference in Someone's Life

Sigtuna Municipality is a place with great diversity. Here you find a vibrant countryside, a small town, and an international airport. A rich cultural heritage and cultural diversity. A proud history and ambitious future plans. Perhaps this is why the drive to grow, change, and develop is so strong. This is also why it is so exciting to work here. With us, you become part of a flat hierarchy and innovative culture where we help each other and value each other's knowledge, differences, and experiences. The work is often varied, sometimes challenging, but always meaningful. Welcome!

The Care and Social Services Department provides service, support, care, and social services to the elderly and people with disabilities, and is responsible for administrative decisions according to current legislation. The department operates within elderly care, LSS (Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments), social psychiatry, health and medical care, support for relatives, and administrative decision-making. All work is performed with the citizen in focus, based on our core values; respect, participation, trust, and security. Together we make each other better and work towards the Care and Social Services Department's vision: quality of life throughout life.

1 position(s).

Job Description

As a contact person, you primarily function as a friend and fellow human being. You are there as a support and conversation partner, give advice on everyday matters, and support the individual in living an active life outside the home, for example by doing fun things together. All with the aim of reducing social isolation.

You meet twice a month (two to four hours per visit). When and where you meet, as well as what activities you choose, are decided together.

The assignment is voluntary, but you receive compensation for your effort in the form of an honorarium and expense allowance according to SKR (Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions) guidelines.

Client Description

A 40-year-old man with mental health issues who enjoys music events, talking about fishing and football, and playing guitar at home.

Qualifications

No specific education is required to be a contact person. What is important is that you are sensitive and empathetic, calm, have great patience, and are good at motivating. You should have a strong commitment to people and a desire to create a relationship that lasts for a longer period.

Why become a contact person?

• You do something that truly matters to another human being.
• You contribute to a more inclusive and considerate society.

Are you ready to make a difference? Get in touch, and we will tell you more.

Employment Type: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 6 months or longer.

You apply easily by attaching your CV and answering a few selection questions related to this position. However, we ask that you do not attach a cover letter.

A valid extract from the criminal record must be presented before an employment offer is made.

As an employee in Sigtuna Municipality, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including automatic membership in the Staff Club where you can participate in various activities. Read more about our other benefits and what it is like to work with us in Sigtuna Municipality! Read more here (https://www.sigtuna.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss.html).

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