Description of Operations

The Functional Support Department offers support and services to children, adolescents, 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 with 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 everyday lives and creates the conditions for an independent and meaningful life for everyone.

Job Responsibilities

Support and Service is an LSS housing program where residents live in their own apartments; instead of round-the-clock on-site care, support is planned as specific interventions in collaboration with the residents. Job responsibilities include supporting residents in their daily lives with cooking, shopping, household chores, leisure activities, and more. The work team is flexible and adjusts the work plan as needs change. Every 6 weeks, there is a team meeting where staff, the unit manager, a nurse, and the educational team collaborate. The approach is based on a low-affect interaction style, and AAC/visual supports are used in daily work. The role also includes serving as a liaison, where you work with the client, other professionals, and representatives to develop, follow up on, and implement the client’s individual plan. The Pulsen Combine documentation system is used in the program.

Qualifications

You have completed nursing assistant training or have other training that the employer deems equivalent. Knowledge and experience in the field of disabilities are a plus. Flexibility, a positive attitude, and the natural ability to build good relationships are qualities we highly value. You should be able to work independently and make your own decisions while also having a strong ability to collaborate with other staff members. Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Proficiency in any of these languages is a plus when applying for a position with Gällivare Municipality. You must be able to express yourself very well, both verbally and in writing, in Swedish, and have strong digital skills to document matters in accordance with applicable legislation. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

A criminal record check must be provided upon hiring.

Work Hours/Duration

Full-time position (100%). Shifts include day, evening, on-call night, and weekend. Permanent position. A probationary period may apply.

Salary

We use individual salary determination; please state your salary expectations in your application. Salary as agreed.

Start Date / Application

Please include a resume with your application. Original documents must be provided upon request. Interviews and hiring take place on an ongoing basis. The position may be filled before the application deadline.

Start date: by agreement.

Application deadline: September 30, 2026

Information

Unit Manager Malin Kronmarker

Phone: 0970-818 195

Email: Malin.Kronmarker@gallivare.se

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

We warmly welcome your application!