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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

Bättre Assistans is currently seeking a temporary substitute assistant for a young man in Boden! The working hours are scheduled as follows:

• Weekdays: 16:00 - 21:00

• Weekends: 10:00 - 17:30.

In this role, you will serve as a personal assistant to a young person with a disability requiring extensive and structured support in daily life. To ensure the client feels safe, clear structure, predictability, and a calm environment are of utmost importance. Communication takes place using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods, including the use of sound, body language, signs, and visual supports. A central aspect of the assistance is the need for active supervision and presence during all waking hours. In your work, you will become a crucial part of the client's daily life, directly contributing to both safety and quality of life.

This is meaningful and developing work where you have the chance to make a significant difference in a young person's life.

CLIENT'S INTERESTS

In their free time, the client enjoys activities such as listening to music or YouTube clips, being physically active by running and jumping, and playing with water.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Your main tasks include providing extensive support with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), which involves help with personal hygiene (such as toilet visits, bathing/showering, brushing teeth), dressing and undressing, as well as meal preparation and feeding. Furthermore, you will have an active safety responsibility and supervision, managing and preventing challenging situations through continuous presence and proactive work to maintain a safe environment. You will also provide support in communication and social interaction by actively using communication aids and interpreting the client's signals. Finally, you are responsible for accompaniment during community activities, outdoor stays, and transport.

ARE YOU THE ONE WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for someone who is clear, attentive, and employs a low-arousal approach. It is crucial that you have the ability to build long-term relationships and create familiarity, as the client can become stressed by new contacts and other people. You must be able to provide the stability and structure the client needs. Additionally, you must have a high awareness of risks and be able to maintain constant, active supervision. We need someone who is calm and confident in their role, even when situations become challenging.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working as a personal assistant

• Knowledge and experience working with autism

• Training in low-arousal approach (LAB)

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender. To achieve a balanced gender distribution in our operations, we particularly encourage male applicants for this position.

DEGREE OF EMPLOYMENT: 1 temporary substitute as needed

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 application deadline.

We look forward to receiving your application!

To be employed by us at Bättre Assistans, you need to have a BankID and agree to use your BankID in the service. A prerequisite for starting employment with us is that you 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 are required to present an extract from the criminal record. From March 1, 2026, new regulations apply meaning that the register check will cover both extracts from the criminal record and the suspicion register. The extract is ordered via the Police Authority's e-service. Note that processing times may vary, so it is advisable 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 coming into effect 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 clear structures 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 daily 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 occupational pension. You are insured during working hours and commuting to/from work in case of 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 job, 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 consent, which you indicate when applying.

For you with employment support

If you are entitled to employment support, we will take this into account in the event of employment. Providing this information in your application is entirely 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.