Vacant job

At Olivia Personal Assistance, we work together for everyone's right to live life to the fullest. We are now looking for another colleague to join our team. Is that you?

About the Position

We are currently looking for an engaged companion and substitute caregiver for a young man in Ånestad/Vidingsjö, Linköping. He has Down syndrome, autism, and a moderate intellectual disability. We are looking for you who want to add a golden touch to his daily life through both activity and security.

In the role of companion, you will join him in a variety of leisure activities outside the home. This includes everything from gym workouts, swimming, and bowling to gymnastics and visits to the playground. Your task is to provide support during the activities themselves, as well as in all surrounding tasks. As a substitute caregiver, you will be located in or near the home to provide temporary relief for the guardians. There, you can spend time on the property or swim in the family's private pool during the summers.

The young man's great interests are music, cycling, and swinging. Therefore, we would like you to be someone who appreciates an active lifestyle and has an easy way of sharing energy and joy. You will play an important role in enabling an active and meaningful leisure time for him in a secure environment.

Hours: Working hours are usually Tuesdays and Thursdays 17:00–20:00, and one Saturday per month 12:00–17:00. Availability Monday–Friday 15:30–17:00 is preferred. Other times may occur based on discussions regarding the client's needs.

About You

We believe that you who apply for this position are someone who is passionate about working with people and can recognize the needs of others. As a person, you are empathetic, social, and enjoy staying active. A significant advantage is that you can act responsibly and work independently with good pedagogical skills.

Requirements:

• Experience with some form of visual support (e.g., AAC/PECS).

Meritorious:

• Experience working with individuals with Down syndrome.

For employment, you must have a BankID and agree to use it in the role, as well as present a current extract from the police criminal record. You can order this here (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/). The register you need to order is called "Work with children with disabilities", as we use this for all our employments.

Scope: Part-time/Extra on approximately 28% of full-time. 46 hours per month.

Positions: 2 positions (permanent and substitute) currently available.

Start Date: According to agreement. Applications are reviewed continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Other benefits in accordance with collective agreements.

Things to consider before applying:

A prerequisite for starting employment at Olivia is that you can present a valid ID document and submit a tax certificate (personbevis) as well as any documents proving the right to work in Sweden. You can easily download the tax certificate from the Swedish Tax Agency's website.

Since the position may involve solo work, night work, and tasks that, according to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations (AFS 2012:3), cannot be performed by minors, you must be at least 18 years old.

If you wish to work with children and young people under 18, you must present an extract from the criminal record. It is important to order these extracts well in advance, as the police processing time may vary. Due to a legislative change effective March 1, 2026, the register control will be expanded to include both extracts from the criminal record and extracts from the suspicion register.

You can easily order the extracts with BankID via this link: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/barn-med-funktionsnedsattning/)

We recommend that you ensure you have current extracts according to the new rules.

About the recruitment process: Your application will be handled by employees at Olivia as well as by the client/user and any relatives, guardians, or others. If you give your consent, we may share your profile with our sister companies if your profile matches another position within Team Olivia.

For you with Employment Support:

Olivia is an inclusive company. We welcome all applicants, including those who are entitled to some form of employment support through the Public Employment Service. It is voluntary to state this information in your application, or you can also inform us during a potential interview.

About collective agreements and benefits at Olivia:

As an employee, you are covered by a collective agreement, and of course, you are insured on the way to and from work in case anything unforeseen happens.