Vacant job

At Bättre Assistans, we work together for everyone's right to live life to the fullest. We are now looking for another colleague to join our team – is that you?

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for you who want to work as a personal assistant for a man in his 40s. Here you become part of a secure work environment where collaboration and safety are in focus. The unique aspect of this position is that you always work together with a colleague.

Scope:

• 1 permanent position at 74%

• 1 long-term temporary position at 85% (with good prospects of becoming permanent)

Working hours:

• 24-hour shifts from 08:00–08:00 (sleeping on-call between 00:00–07:00)

Start date is by agreement, introduction can begin immediately!

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a man with autism and intellectual disability (ID) who lives in his own home just outside Boden. He needs your support to create a safe and meaningful everyday life.

To thrive in this role, it is good to know what he appreciates most:

• Playfulness: Activities and fun that happen entirely on his terms.

• Relaxation: He benefits from quiet moments, recovery, and a harmonious atmosphere at his own pace.

• Love for food: Meals are one of the absolute highlights of the day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Your focus is to be the client's extended arms and legs, which includes among other things:

• Support with daily routines, such as household chores

• Help with personal care

• Management of self-care medications

• Planning and carrying out activities

ARE YOU THE ONE WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

To fit the role, you are a stable, responsible, and solution-focused person. Since the client has a great need for control, structure, and participation, it is required that you are sensitive and have a fine touch to adapt your support according to his daily condition.

If you feel that this resonates with you, you might be the one we are looking for!

REQUIREMENTS

• Driver's license and access to a personal car (required to commute to and from work)

• You are a non-smoker

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• That you have a big heart and a genuine commitment to other people

• Experience with autism and intellectual disability (ID)

• Knowledge of low-arousal approach (LAB)

• Previous experience as a personal assistant

Employment level: 1 permanent position at 74%, 1 long-term temporary position at 85%

Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Other benefits in accordance with collective agreements.

Your application will be read by employees, the client, and relatives at Bättre Assistans. The selection process is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline.

We warmly welcome your application!

For employment with us at Bättre Assistans, you need to have a BankID and approve using your BankID in the service. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you, as an applicant, can present a valid ID and/or submit a certificate of personal details (Personbevis) as well as any documents proving the right to work in Sweden. You can easily download the certificate of personal details from the Swedish Tax Agency's website. To work as a personal assistant, you must be at least 18 years old.

If you are to work with children and young people under 18, you must present an extract from the criminal record. From March 1, 2026, new regulations apply, meaning the register check will include both extracts from the criminal record and extracts from the suspicion register. The extract is ordered via the Police Authority's e-service. Note that processing times may vary, so it is recommended to order well in advance.

The extracts can be ordered with BankID via the following link: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/)

We recommend that you ensure you have current extracts in accordance with current legislation and the new rules that come into force on March 1, 2026.

Work with us at Bättre Assistans

Bättre Assistans provides personal assistance with specialized competence in autism. We have an office in Boden and operate in Boden, Luleå, and other parts of the "Fyrkanten" region. For us, it is natural to adapt care based on each individual's unique conditions. We create a clear structure and sustainable routines that allow for development throughout life. We are an organization with short communication lines – always close to support, in good times and bad, and never more than a phone call away. We believe that everyone who works with or is close to people with autism should have at least basic competence. Therefore, we offer supervision to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge. Together, we create a safe, meaningful, and joyful everyday life for both clients and employees.

Benefits for you as an employee at Bättre Assistans

As an employed personal assistant with us, you are covered by collective agreements and a pension agreement. You are insured during working hours and commuting to/from work in case of any unforeseen events. We offer a wellness allowance to our employees.

Sharing of applications within Team Olivia

To give you the best chance of finding the right position, your application may be shared with our sister companies within Team Olivia if your profile matches an open position there. Of course, this only happens with your approval, which you indicate when applying.

For you with employment support

If you are entitled to employment support, we take this into account in the event of employment. Providing this information in your application is completely voluntary – alternatively, you can choose to inform us during a potential interview. We see this as an opportunity to create a good solution together for you as an employee.