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Do you want a meaningful job where you make a difference in a person's life every day?

We are expanding an existing residence where a new resident will be moving in. Another resident already lives in a different part of the same apartment. The operation is divided into two separate units with their own staff groups. You will work in one of the units and be responsible for one resident. Here, you work closely with the individual to create a secure, person-centered support based on the resident's daily life, needs, and interests. One resident is interested in computers, enjoys walks – preferably with a camera in hand – and likes to bake. The other resident enjoys driving, bathing, and baking. The role involves significant personal responsibility as you work independently. In the long term, the units may collaborate or merge.

We are currently seeking two employees for one unit and one employee for the other. The residence has two separate common areas and offices. Working hours are scheduled for days, evenings, night shifts, and weekends. You will work according to a laundry schedule. Working hours may vary based on operational needs. These positions are permanent with a scope of 80%, but you have the right to work up to full-time in other parts of the Disability Sector based on operational needs and in dialogue with you as an employee. Probation may apply. Start date is by agreement.

Your new job

As a support assistant, you provide individually adapted support based on the resident's needs, conditions, and interests. You help the resident manage their daily life and all the challenges that may arise, both inside and outside the home, with the goal of strengthening independence, participation, and quality of life. You also need to have a structured and predictable way of working. The work includes, among other things, support with personal care, planning and carrying out shopping, cooking, and household chores, as well as accompanying the resident to activities both inside and outside the home. You are also responsible for medication administration according to delegation and have contact with healthcare providers when necessary.

You work independently, which requires that you are confident in your professional role, have a professional attitude, and take initiative. We would like you to have experience working with people with disabilities, especially within neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism, and that you have knowledge of or experience with low-affective interaction. You work extensively to prepare the resident for different situations and activities, with the goal of reducing stress and preventing behaviors that may require extra care.

The operation has access to a company car. A Category B driver's license is therefore meritorious as it is used for activities, shopping, and errands.

Common tasks

• Support and guidance in the individual's daily life
• Support with personal hygiene
• Food shopping, cooking, cleaning, and other household chores
• Perform delegated health and medical tasks according to the Health and Medical Services Act (HSL), for example, medication management
• Participate in various activities together with the individual
• Documentation

Your qualifications

Requirements

• Upper secondary education. Preferably with a clear focus on healthcare, social work, or pedagogy
• Good knowledge of Swedish in speaking, writing, and reading comprehension

Meritorious

• Experience working in the disability sector
• Experience working with low-affective interaction
• AKK/TAKK (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
• Good computer skills
• Category B driver's license

Personal suitability is given great weight.

We are looking for you

We are looking for someone who is flexible and adapts easily to new conditions. You quickly change perspective and see opportunities in change. You take initiative, drive activities forward, and achieve results. You are confident and stable with good self-awareness, and have the ability to put relationships in the right perspective and distinguish between the personal and professional.

You take responsibility, structure your own work, and drive processes forward. In challenging situations, you remain calm and maintain a realistic focus on what is most important. You work in a structured manner and prioritize effectively. You communicate clearly, ensure that messages land, and that expectations are clear for all involved. You are resilient and maintain motivation even in setbacks.

How the recruitment process works

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach a CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with the application. We ask you to complete these if an interview becomes relevant.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to advertising and therefore declines calls from recruitment agencies and advertising sales.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Care and Social Services Administration

Within the Care and Social Services Administration, we apply flexible employment levels for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time in other operations within your sector. This gives you a chance for variation, new experiences, and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the operation's needs meet. Working with heart at the Care and Social Services Administration means you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and safer lives for the residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It is important. Really.