Description of Operations
The Functional Support Department offers support and services to children, youth, and adults with disabilities. We work in accordance with the Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) and the Social Services Act to strengthen individuals’ independence, security, and participation.
The department provides daily activities, special-service housing, housing for social support, supported and service-based housing, short-term housing for children, recreational activities, respite and companion services, and personal assistance.
The Functional Support Department makes a real difference in people’s daily lives and creates the conditions for an independent and meaningful life for everyone.
Job Responsibilities
As a support assistant, you will work in accordance with the users’ individual implementation plans as well as the department’s guidelines and objectives. You will support service users in their daily lives with cooking, shopping, household chores, leisure activities, and more. We use a low-affect approach and visual aids in our daily work.
You must be able to work independently and in collaboration with other staff and professionals. The role includes administrative tasks such as documentation and ordering supplies. The facility has common areas for which you, together with your colleagues in the workgroup, are responsible.
We are looking for someone who is willing to work night shifts every other week. We have a dynamic organization, which means that work schedules may change if the needs of the service users change.
Qualifications
You have nursing training or other education that the employer deems equivalent. Knowledge and experience in the field of disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism, psychiatry, or methodologies adapted for people with disabilities are a plus. You must be able to express yourself well, both verbally and in writing, in Swedish in order to document matters in accordance with applicable legislation. As a person, you are confident and assured in your role and have a strong ability to act professionally in all situations that arise.
Great importance is placed on personal suitability.
A criminal record check must be provided upon hiring.
Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is considered an asset when applying for a position with Gällivare Municipality.
Work Hours/Duration
Full-time position (100%), Currently, night shifts every other week.
Permanent position. A probationary period may apply.
Salary
We use individual salary determination; please state your salary expectations in your application
Start Date / Application
Please include your resume with your application. Original documents must be submitted upon request. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.
Start date to be agreed upon.
Application deadline: 10/26/2021
Information
Unit Manager Therese Olausson
0970–818 516
Union representatives
Kommunal 0970–818000 (switchboard)
Other Information
Gällivare Municipality offers you:
Wellness benefits in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret
Wellness hour
Access to the workplace’s “Well-being Allowance”
Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association)
We warmly welcome your application!