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 escort 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

As a support assistant on Föreningsgatan, you will provide individually tailored support. You will guide the service user in daily living activities and work in a structured manner based on their needs and in accordance with the goals and intentions of the law. You must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with others, and maintain a professional approach and demeanor.

You will also serve as a point of contact, which includes working with the client, other professionals, and representatives to establish, follow up on, and implement the client’s service plan. We use the Pulsen Combine documentation system in our operations. Your work also includes supervising, supporting, accompanying, and planning activities, as well as assisting the client with the upkeep of their home. The facility has common areas and premises for which you, together with the rest of the work team, are responsible.

Qualifications

You have a nursing degree or other education that the employer deems equivalent. Knowledge and experience in the fields of disability, developmental disabilities, autism, psychiatry, or methodologies adapted for people with disabilities are preferred. You must be able to express yourself well, both verbally and in writing, in Swedish and also be able to document 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. The position involves physical activities with service users, so you must have basic physical ability and an interest in planning and carrying out activities. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

A criminal background check must be provided upon hiring.

Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Proficiency in any of these languages is considered an asset when applying for a position with Gällivare Municipality.

Work Hours/Duration

Full-time (100%), day/evening/weekend shifts.

Permanent position. A probationary period may apply.

Salary

We use an individual salary determination process; please state your salary expectations in your application.

Start Date / Application

Please include your resume with your application. Original documents must be provided upon request. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Start date: by agreement.

Application deadline: October 18, 2026

Contact Information

Unit Manager Susanna Johansson

0970-818203

Susanna.Johansson@gallivare.se

Union Representatives

Kommunal 0970–818000 switchboard

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!