Vacant job

Come closer – come to Nykvarn Municipality. With nature as your neighbor and the pulse of the big city just around the corner, there are 12,500 residents of Nykvarn whose lives are affected every day by what we do, and what you do. Our work rests on a stable foundation of trust, responsibility, engagement, and professionalism – for us, it means working with both heart and mind. In Nykvarn, you are never just one of the crowd. No matter what shoes you wear or what steps you take, you become part of something bigger, where every workday builds the future. What is your next step? We at the Welfare and Service office are proud to make a difference in the small and large things. Short decision-making paths, proximity to users, and engaged employees make it possible for everyone to become a specialist in their specific area. We are constantly developing and improving, taking responsibility by providing the right intervention to the right person at the right time.

Job Responsibilities

We are now looking for engaged and empathetic support assistants for one of our LSS group homes located near the center of Nykvarn. In this important role, you will make a difference in the lives of our residents and work in close cooperation with the HSL team, relatives, and other professional groups to create a safe and developmental environment. As a support assistant, you will work closely with our residents and support them in their daily lives.

Your work will include among other things:

• Planning and implementing activities that promote social participation
• Providing support in daily chores and personal care
• Documenting and reporting on the development and needs of our residents
• Collaborating with colleagues, relatives/guardians, and other professions to ensure high quality in care and support
• Working from a pedagogical approach and low-affective handling

About the Operations

The LSS group home offers support and care to five individuals with different needs. Our goal is to create a safe and stimulating environment where each resident can develop based on their unique conditions and interests. We work with person-centered care and strive to create meaningful activities that promote independence and quality of life. You will become part of a team that, together with the coordinator and unit manager, will work for the development of the operations. Working hours are scheduled during the day, evening, and weekend on a roster-based schedule.

Qualifications

You are empathetic, receptive, and have a strong desire to make a difference for others. You have the ability to work both independently and in a team, and you have a positive attitude towards challenges.

Requirements:

• Education in healthcare and social care, social work, or equivalent
• Both knowledge and experience of neuropsychiatric disabilities (NPD)
• Good knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)
• Good computer skills and experience with documentation; we use LifeCare
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Experience working within LSS (Support and Service for Persons with Certain Disabilities)

Other Information

We require you to present an extract from the suspicion and criminal record register before employment.

Nykvarn Municipality is a Swedish-speaking administrative area in Finland, and we consider it an advantage if you speak Finnish.

For this position, we may apply a probationary employment period.

Application

We kindly decline offers regarding advertising and recruitment assistance.

Interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

We place great importance on your personal qualities.