Adaptive services in Gjøvik municipality consist of 12 departments that encompass a diversity of services for users with various functional disabilities. The service area has broad professional expertise with an interdisciplinary profile both in management and in the employee group.

Description of workplace Åslundmarka 1:

The Adapted Services Department 1 in Åslundmarka is responsible for municipal health and care services for people with disabilities. This includes practical assistance/training, health services and coordination of various services. The department is divided into groups in terms of service provision

There is a vacant permanent full-time position in the group living community and ambulatory environmental worker service. The user group is mainly people with mental illness, some have developmental disabilities. The services are provided as full-time services in residential communities at Åslundmarka care center or assigned hourly scope in outpatient activities in Hunndalen and Nordbyen. Services for individuals are provided in collaboration with other support services within the first and second line services.

Tasks:

• Provide health and care services in users' homes.
• Assist and provide training in activities of daily living.
• Medical follow-up according to delegated competence.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues and other support services.
• Provide services according to users' individual goals and measures.
• Turnus: 35.5 h/week with work every 3 weekends or other weekend frequency.

Qualifications:

• Health worker with authorization or student in health and social care.
• Work experience from services to the user group.
• Knowledge of the principles of targeted environmental work.
• Knowledge of user participation, the Health and Care Services Act and the Patient Rights Act is an advantage. Training is provided.
• Competence in the use of computer tools.
• Knowledge of patient record systems is an advantage, but training is provided.
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work independently
• Personal suitability and awareness of the role as a professional, colleague and employee.
• Ability for innovation and flexibility.
• Driver's license for car.
• Approved police certificate.

We can offer:

• Varied and independent tasks with a wide range of professional challenges.
• A good and interdisciplinary working environment, where professional expertise and colleague support are emphasized.
• Systematic HSE work is established
• Training in professional and journal systems.
• Internal and external courses, as well as training and guidance from colleagues.
• Introduction program and mentor scheme for new employees.
• Salary by agreement and based on competence.
• Good pension and insurance terms.
• Membership of KLP.

The position is available from 01.09.2026. If necessary, a summer substitute agreement can be offered in advance.

Gjøvik municipality practices more openness, cf. the Freedom of Information Act § 11.

This means that all applicants are listed on the public applicant list. There must be special circumstances to be granted an exemption, cf. section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act.

All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system. Diplomas and employment certificates can be attached in the application system, or brought to a possible interview.

We want a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified people to apply regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability and age.