Vacant job

The mission of the Education and Labour Market Administration is to increase individuals' prospects of finding employment and becoming self-sufficient through education, internships, and work.

The Labour Market and Social Services department is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of the municipality's labour market initiatives, as well as the processing of financial assistance. The overarching mission is to support residents in achieving self-sufficiency and participating in society.

Have you completed upper secondary school or are you covered by the Municipal Activity Responsibility (KAA) and want to gain valuable work experience? Then a youth job in Halmstad Municipality might be a great opportunity for you.

Here, you get the chance to try out a profession, develop your skills, and earn your own money while making a difference in the municipality's operations. You will become part of a workplace where you receive support from experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to grow.

Your responsibilities

We are recruiting young people for various departments within Halmstad Municipality. In your application, please specify which areas you are interested in and attach your CV. If you are invited to an interview, we will provide more details about the different assignments.

You can choose between the following work areas:

Childcare

You will work alongside staff in preschools, schools, or leisure centres. Tasks may include supporting children and students in their daily routines, participating in activities, and assisting during breaks and lessons.

Parks and Property Maintenance

You will work with basic maintenance of parks and outdoor areas, as well as some simpler property-related tasks.

Service Area – Kitchen

You will work in the kitchen preparing simple meals, assisting with preparations, washing dishes, and performing other service tasks that contribute to smooth operations.

Social Care

You will work in elderly care homes or group housing, contributing to a meaningful daily life for residents. Tasks may include social interaction, support during meals, and simpler practical chores.

Selection and interviews are conducted by the youth job coordinators. If offered a position, you will also meet the workplace before your placement.

Your qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• graduated from upper secondary school in 2025 or 2026, or
• has discontinued their studies and is covered by the Municipal Activity Responsibility (KAA).

You must also have good knowledge of Swedish to communicate effectively in the workplace.

We believe you are engaged, responsible, and enjoy collaborating with others. Previous work experience is not required – the most important thing is that you want to learn and contribute.

What we offer you

Here, you have the opportunity to take your first steps into working life. You will receive an introduction to the job, support from experienced colleagues, and the chance to develop skills and experiences that will benefit you in future studies and careers. At the same time, you will contribute to operations that are important to the residents of Halmstad.

Additional information

To ensure quality in our recruitment process and enable good communication with applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally.

We value the qualities that a balanced age and gender distribution, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, bring to our operations. Therefore, we welcome applicants who contribute to this diversity.

We may use psychometric tests as part of the selection process.

We also use digital reference checks as part of the recruitment process. This means that as a candidate, you may be asked to provide references digitally at a later stage of the process.

If the position requires specific education, certification, or other qualifications, you must be able to provide transcripts, diplomas, or other documents proving this.

Before employment begins, you must demonstrate that you have the right to work in Sweden, as required by the Aliens Ordinance. You do this by proving your citizenship within the EU/EEA or Switzerland with a passport, national ID card, or population registration certificate along with an identity document. If you cannot do this, you must present a work permit or prove that you are exempt from the work permit requirement.

The position is subject to the necessary decisions being made.

We kindly but firmly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

We look forward to receiving your application!

When you work for Halmstad Municipality, you create meaning by shaping, strengthening, and enriching the daily lives of others – whoever you are. Here, collaboration, balance, and the opportunity to develop, both professionally and personally, are important – we are the workplace where you get more out of life! Read more about us here.