Vacant job

Utslussen Vård AB is a healthcare and care company with operations in Uppsala and Boden. For further information about the company, please visit our website.

Our operations at Utslussen Training Apartments in Uppsala are looking to strengthen our team. We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis during the application period. Probationary employment applies.

Education Requirements: At least a two-year post-secondary education in social work, social pedagogy, behavioral science, or another relevant field.

Applications without the above educational requirements will not be considered.

Additional qualifications such as training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), CRA, or other evidence-based methods are meritorious.

You should have good written communication skills, as part of the role involves documentation in the form of case notes, monthly reporting, and the creation of implementation plans.

Other Requirements:

• Personal suitability, strong commitment, and a solid value base.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Valid Driver's License (Category B).
• Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Record Check - no criminal record).
• Fluency in Swedish, both spoken and written (required for work language and documentation).
• Experience working with youth with psychosocial issues is an advantage.

About the Role:

The position of Housing Support Worker involves psychosocial work with youth who require significant support in their daily lives. Through your engagement, you will build important relationships with the young people.

You will work in a structured manner with a salutogenic approach, focusing on the strengths and what is working well for the young person.

The overarching responsibilities include supporting youth in training apartments across Uppsala to achieve a functional daily life, as well as serving as a contact person for some of the youth. You will also be responsible for creating implementation plans according to BBIC, documenting interventions, and preparing monthly reports.

It is important that you are self-motivated and responsible, as your workday is largely planned in collaboration with your colleagues. You should be structured and able to adapt your plans quickly, as the workday can vary significantly from start to finish.

To be suitable for this position, you must reside in the Uppsala area and have a lifestyle that allows for scheduled on-call duty at home.