Vacant job

Are you a secure and flexible person who thrives on variety in work and helping those in need of support? Then the role of personal assistant in our pool might be for you.

We are currently looking for two personal assistants for our staffing pool who want to contribute to creating independence, participation, and security for our citizens in their daily lives. As a personal assistant with us, you will enjoy a stimulating work environment with great opportunities to develop in your professional role. The assignment involves staffing various tasks within the Disability Sector located around Östersund Municipality.

The pool's assignment is to cover both planned and emergency absences. Working hours follow a flexible schedule with shifts throughout the entire day and night, varying depending on who you work with. This includes days, evenings, sleeping on-call, weekends, and 24-hour shifts. As an employee in the pool, you are involved in schedule planning together with your work team. You will also receive a salary supplement for this assignment.

These positions are permanent full-time (100%) employment. A probationary period may apply, and start dates are by agreement.

Your new job

As a personal assistant in the pool, you are a vital source of security for citizens with disabilities. You work independently and provide support both inside and outside the home, always based on the individual's needs, wishes, and conditions.

The work is varied, and you will encounter different types of tasks. You support with everything from personal care and intimate hygiene to daily chores such as shopping, cooking, walking, laundry, and cleaning. You may also accompany individuals on activities and excursions, being a reliable companion and support in social situations. In this role, you work to promote health, contribute to increased independence, and create conditions for a secure and meaningful daily life for the citizen. The assignment involves covering absences within the unit, and your primary workplace is the citizen's home.

We offer varied and meaningful work where you, as a personal assistant, have the opportunity to make a real difference. Today, we support 13 citizens with various disabilities, aged 4–80. This creates a dynamic work environment where flexibility and the ability to adapt are important qualities.

We would like you to have the ability to support, motivate, and guide citizens in their efforts to participate in society and engage in activities outside the home.

Documentation is part of our work, which we are legally required to perform. Therefore, it is important that you, as a worker with us, have good computer skills.

Common tasks

• Support and guidance in the individual's daily life
• Participate in various activities and excursions together with the individual
• Support and help the citizen with social contacts
• Personal care
• Medication management
• Documentation

Your qualifications

Requirements

• A driver's license and access to a personal car are required as some citizens live outside the city center
• Experience in care and social work
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken, written, and reading comprehension

Merits

• Experience working as a personal assistant
• Education deemed relevant by the manager in relation to care is a plus, although your personal qualities will be valued higher
• Good computer skills

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for you

We are looking for you who want to provide every citizen with secure, respectful, and individualized support in daily life. To thrive with us, you need to be flexible and able to adapt when conditions change, while also seeing opportunities in new situations. You work in a structured way and can plan, organize, and prioritize your work in a manner that creates security for the citizen. In challenging situations, you maintain your composure and focus on what is important.

The role often involves independent work, so we are looking for you who take responsibility and drive your tasks forward on your own initiative. You have good teamwork skills, communicate clearly, and are receptive in meetings with citizens, relatives, and colleagues. With your relational skills, you build trust and contribute to good, professional relationships. Through your personal maturity and judgment, you meet different situations with calm, respect, and consideration. Since our citizens have different ways of communicating, we also look for you to have pedagogical skills and the ability to adapt your way of conveying information so that it is understandable, secure, and supportive for each person.

Other

• Before any potential employment, you must provide a certificate of good conduct (extract from the criminal record) and the suspicion register. You will receive more information about this if we assess that you are a current candidate.

How the recruitment process works

Interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We ask that you attach your CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent initially; we ask you to complete these if an interview becomes relevant.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to advertising and therefore declines calls from recruitment agencies and advertising sales representatives.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Care and Social Services Administration

Within the Care and Social Services Administration, we apply optional employment degree for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time in other operations within your sector. This gives you a chance for variety, new experiences, and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the needs of the operation meet.

Working with heart at the Care and Social Services Administration means you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and more secure lives for the residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in daily life. It is important. Really.