Vacant job

The disability care services in Umeå Municipality aim to be a resource that empowers and strengthens people's ability to live independent lives through proximity and interaction.

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding part-time job? We offer flexible part-time positions and temporary assignments within various operations in Umeå, Hörnefors, Sävar, Holmsund, and Obbola. Working with us means meeting people who need your help, support, and engagement.

Feel free to visit our Instagram account @jobbaiomsorgen to get a glimpse of what it is like to work in care and social services at Umeå Municipality.

What does the job entail?

Within the disability care services, you work with individuals who have mental, physical, and intellectual disabilities. Your mission is to strengthen the individual's ability to live as independently as possible.

Common tasks include supporting daily activities, leisure activities, social contacts, personal hygiene, and medication. You may work in group or service housing, short-term accommodation and stays for children and youth, day activities, supported housing, or in personal assistance.

Working hours vary depending on the operation and can include days, evenings, weekends, on-call nights, or awake nights.

Want to know more about the work and our workplaces?

Watch a slideshow film about working in disability care.

We are looking for you who:

• Are at least 18 years old.
• Preferably have previous care experience or relevant education, but this is not a requirement.
• Are positive, receptive, curious, and have a genuine interest in people.
• Have a strong work ethic and can work both independently and in a team.
• Preferably have a B-category driver's license as it is needed in some of our operations.
• Have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. This is a requirement to be able to communicate, document, and receive medication delegation.

Practical information:

• We check ID documents for all candidates before employment.
• Before an employment offer is made, you need to present an extract from the police record. We recommend ordering this now so you have it available later in the process. There are two different types depending on whether you will work with individuals over or under 18 years of age:
  • Work in the home with elderly and people with disabilities, e-service | The Swedish Police Authority (https://polisen.se/en/services-and-forms/extract-from-the-police-record/)
  • Work with children with disabilities | The Swedish Police Authority (https://polisen.se/en/services-and-forms/extract-from-the-police-record/)

Click "Apply for the job" to create your application. We appreciate that you attach a CV and a cover letter. Selection, interviews, and appointments are made on an ongoing basis, so send in your application as soon as you have the opportunity. We do not accept applications via email or mail.

Please note that a possible interview invitation may end up in your spam folder.

Do you have a protected ID? Contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or at [email protected] and they will help you with a secure application process.

Contact information: Email: [email protected], Phone: 090-16 10 83. Phone hours: Mondays 13:00–15:00 and Thursdays 13:00–15:00 (Only Thursdays 13:00-15:00 between weeks 25-32).

We look forward to receiving your application!