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About Viljan Arken

About the operations Viljan Arken is a residential care home (HVB) for boys and young men aged 16–21, operating under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Law on Care of Young Persons (LVU). Our facility is located in a natural setting in Vårgårda. We work with youth facing social and/or substance abuse issues, offering a safe, structured, and individualized treatment environment. The operation provides structured addiction treatment with clear routines, close adult support, and individual therapeutic interventions. The premises include a school offering individually adapted education. Through gradual housing, education, and meaningful activities, we support the youth in their development towards increased independence and a drug-free future.

About the role of Treatment Pedagogue

We work with commitment in everything concerning our clients. The role of a Treatment Pedagogue involves planning, implementing, and following up on pedagogical and therapeutic interventions based on the individual's needs. The work is built on creating safe relationships, motivating change, and strengthening the individual's ability to become independent. It also includes documenting interventions and participating in planning meetings and development work. You will act as a support for the client, and together you will develop strategies to achieve goals in daily life. The role also includes household management tasks such as cooking, shopping, and cleaning.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide individual support in daily activities, social training, and skills development.
• Work based on implementation plans, treatment methods, and pedagogical interventions.
• Conduct structured conversations, motivational interviewing, and use other evidence-based methods.
• Write case notes, implementation plans, risk assessments, and reports according to current guidelines.
• Collaborate with colleagues, social services, schools, healthcare providers, and relatives.
• Create a stable, safe, and predictable environment; handle conflicts and boundary setting.
• Plan and carry out activities that strengthen participants' social and personal development.
• Conduct drug tests.
• Be responsible for the daily operation of the household.

Qualifications

You are relationship-building and have a good ability to establish contact with youth in vulnerable situations. You are calm, stable, and can maintain a realistic perspective on situations that arise in daily work. You have good collaboration skills, relate to others in a listening manner, and enjoy working with others. You are an independent, humble, and responsible person who is passionate about care work and can see the individual's needs.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license (Category B)
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Good computer skills, experience with documentation
• Experience working with children and young people
• Low-affective approach (calm and de-escalating interaction style)
• Certificate of good conduct (extract from police record) for work in residential care

Meritorious qualifications:

• Education as a social pedagogue or 400 YHP Treatment Pedagogue
• Experience within addiction treatment

Employment conditions

Role: Social Pedagogue

Employment type: Hourly employment / On-call employment

Work hours: Day/Evening/Weekend/On-call/Overnight wake shifts

Start date: As soon as possible

Collective agreement: We are bound by the collective agreement of Vårdföretagarna/Kommunal, Sector E.

What can we offer you?

Viljan is part of Attendo, a secure employer that offers good opportunities for those who want to take on more responsibility or move on to new roles. We offer our employees training opportunities, collective agreements, wellness benefits, as well as several other perks and employee discounts via our benefits portal AttendoPlus, in cooperation with Benifex.

About the recruitment process

Before any employment, an extract from the police record along with valid photo ID must be presented. If you are called for an interview, you must be able to prove that you have the right to work in Sweden, by showing citizenship within the EU/EEA or a valid work permit.

We use random alcohol and drug tests for our employees.

Application deadline 2025-07-05, but selection and interviews are conducted continuously, so do not wait with your application.

About Viljan/Attendo

Viljan is part of Attendo, one of the largest care companies in the Nordics, founded in 1985. We operate within IOF. Our values of care, commitment, and competence guide us daily in our work to ensure everyone experiences well-being, participation, community, and joy in work.

If you want to help people take the next positive step in life, then Viljan is the workplace for you.

Welcome with your application!

Together for a better tomorrow!

For questions about the position, please contact: Lisa Jakobsson 0703-060858