Vacant job

We are thrilled that you are considering applying for a job with us! We provide municipal services for Västerbotten's smallest municipality by area. However, by population, we are the fourth largest, and here opportunities, community spirit, and optimism for the future are bubbling over. With just a little over 20 minutes by train from Umeå, Vännäs is the perfect mix of a simple, nature-oriented life and the bustling opportunities of a big city.

As an employee in our organization, you play an important role and make a difference for the citizens. We build welfare together. Welcome with your application!

Welcome to us, who work with personal assistance in Vännäs Municipality!

Our operations are conducted within the framework of the Act on Support and Service for Certain Persons with Functional Disabilities (LSS). We offer independent work where the user's security and experience are in focus. We often describe our work with the expression 'freedom under responsibility,' meaning you can influence your work content within the framework of the users' wishes and needs. Your contribution with support and help on-site contributes to giving users the opportunity to continue living an independent life.

Description

The person seeking a personal assistant for their team is a man in his 40s with Down syndrome. The work consists of assisting him in daily life with, among other things, cooking, hygiene, cleaning, and accompanying him to activities such as day activities and horse riding. You will be part of a team together with four colleagues. The work will be scheduled during daytime, evening, and night (on-call) hours.

We are looking for you who are proactive and able to take personal responsibility. That you are cheerful, encouraging, and enjoy working with people is a given.

To work within healthcare and social care, you need good knowledge of the Swedish language. Knowledge in both spoken and written Swedish is required to perform care documentation, receive delegated medication, and communicate with the user.

We are looking for an engaged and responsible team leader who wants to combine the work as a personal assistant with an extended role in leadership and coordination.

In the role, you work primarily as a personal assistant for the client, while simultaneously having a special responsibility to lead and coordinate the work group in daily operations. You act as a link between employees and management, contributing to ensuring quality, continuity, and a good work environment.

Job Responsibilities

In addition to your regular duties as a personal assistant, the following areas of responsibility are included:

• Planning and coordination of staff schedules.
• Introduction and onboarding of new employees.
• Ensuring that routines, working methods, and guidelines are followed.
• Monitoring staff training, competence development, and delegations.
• Informing and reminding about mandatory training and keeping an overview of completed training initiatives.
• Supporting colleagues in daily work and contributing to good cooperation within the group.

We are looking for you who

• Have experience working in personal assistance.
• Are structured, solution-oriented, and have good skills in planning and organizing.
• Have natural leadership qualities and enjoy supporting and motivating others.
• Are communicative and have an easy time building good relationships.
• Can take responsibility, make decisions, and work independently.
• Have good computer skills, and experience with scheduling is an advantage.

We offer a varied and developing assignment where you get the opportunity to combine close work with the client with greater responsibility for the work group's development and quality.

Extract from the Criminal Record

Before an offer of employment, an acceptable extract from the police's criminal record must be presented.

You can find the form or e-service 'work in the home with elderly and persons with disabilities' on the police website or via this link:

Work in the home with elderly and persons with disabilities, e-service | Swedish Police Authority (https://polisen.se)

We warmly welcome your application!

Our Benefits

As an employee in Vännäs Municipality, you receive several benefits.

Click here to read more about our offer at vannas.se (https://vannas.se)