Vacant job

Viljan Tallbackagården is located in a scenic natural area in Taberg, just outside Jönköping. The facility offers a home-like and secure environment for adult men and women aged 20 and above with mental disabilities, such as psychotic illnesses, affective disorders, neuropsychiatric disabilities (NPD), and certain co-morbidities.

Viljan Tallbackagården has a total of 24 places. Of these, 17 are short-term places with collective housing, and 7 places are BmSS places with private apartments.

Our approach is motivating and supportive, with a strong focus on building trusting relationships to promote participation and security. The work is based on the assignment from the placing authority, where the client – together with and with the support of their contact person – participates in designing, implementing, and following up on individual support measures.

The facility has a cross-professional team consisting of an assistant operations manager, nurse, occupational therapist, support assistants, cook, and caretaker. A specialist doctor is attached to the facility on a consulting basis.

In the role of Operations Manager, you work independently to drive, lead, and develop the operations. You will have access to an established and proven concept based on effective quality work and systematic working environment efforts. In your assignment, you have support from regional resources as well as central functions within quality, economics, marketing, and HR.

You report directly to the Regional Manager and are part of a competent and engaged leadership team where collaboration, support, and experience sharing contribute to your success in the role.

• Responsible for the operational management of the facility, including personnel responsibility and staffing planning

• Drive and develop ongoing quality and operational development work

• Ensure compliance with current agreements, assignments, and regulations

• Monitor occupancy in relation to budget and set goals, and collaborate with the sales function

• Education as a social worker, behavioral scientist, or other relevant higher education degree of at least 180 credits in healthcare and social care, or alternatively other education assessed as equivalent and qualifying for registration with IVO (manager of the facility)

• Experience of working in social care operations and documented leadership experience

• Experience of budget work and financial monitoring/analysis/prognosis

• Flexible, responsible, and with good collaboration skills

• Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

• Valid driver's license

• Previous experience of working in private social care operations

We are looking for a secure, engaged, and present leader with experience of the target group and leading personnel. You have good self-awareness, courage to make decisions, and are a role model who leads through your way of being and acting. You see challenges as opportunities, and you are driven by change and development work.

You are proactive, communicative, and responsible, with the ability to work solution-focused and proactively. With clear leadership, you lead the operations towards set goals and create engagement among your employees. In your daily work, you build trusting collaborations with staff, relatives, and external actors.

You thrive in a role where security, quality, and trust are central values, and where you have the opportunity to motivate and develop both employees and operations. Through your positive attitude, you contribute energy, job satisfaction, and stability to the organization.

Does this sound like you? Apply today! Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.

• Role: Operations Manager
• Employment Type: Permanent position with a 6-month probation period
• Working Hours: Full-time, daytime Monday–Friday
• Start Date: According to agreement
• Questions about the position: Regional Manager Lena Book, email: [email protected]

Viljan is part of the Attendo Group, one of the largest care companies in the Nordics with operations since 1985. This means you become part of a secure and stable organization with long experience, where you have the opportunity to develop together with knowledgeable and engaged colleagues. Viljan as an employer offers good opportunities for further development, increased responsibility, and new career paths within the organization.

We offer you among other things:

• Competence development through a comprehensive internal training library

• Leadership program

• Wellness allowance

• Benefits portal Attendo Plus in collaboration with Benify, with discounts and employee benefits

• Experienced and supportive managers

• Collective agreement

The last application date is August 31, 2026, but selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

In the event of employment, a extract from the criminal record register and valid photo ID must be presented. During the interview, you must also be able to prove your right to work in Sweden through citizenship within the EU/EEA or a valid work permit.

At Viljan, we believe in people's ability to change. Therefore, we have created a workplace where you as a colleague get to be involved, influence, and develop.

If you want to help people take the next positive step in life, then Viljan is the workplace for you.

Viljan offers a wide range of tailored interventions within individual and family care. With care, engagement, and high competence, our employees work to give each individual the best possible conditions to take the next positive step in life.

Together for a better tomorrow!