Are you the one? Jokkmokk is a municipality with its sights set on the future!
We are a place where community and responsibility take center stage, where your skills and ideas can help shape the path forward. If you value a high quality of life with close access to both nature and community, Jokkmokk offers a rich cultural life and affordable recreational opportunities to enjoy.
Welcome to a municipality that combines initiative and a spirit of cooperation—here, you can help create something new.
Would you like to work in an environment where your dedication makes a real difference in people’s daily lives?
We are currently seeking a support assistant for our LSS housing facility for adults—a residence providing specialized services under the LSS (Act on Support and Service for Certain Persons with Disabilities). With us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a safe, meaningful, and fulfilling daily life for adults with disabilities. Together, we work to ensure that every individual receives the support and opportunities needed to live as independently as possible, based on their own circumstances, needs, and wishes.
We offer
• Meaningful and fulfilling work
• Onboarding and support on the job
• Dedicated colleagues and a positive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
1 position(s).
JOB DUTIES
The job involves providing individually tailored support to adults living in LSS housing, based on each person’s needs, preferences, and implementation plan. Through a supportive, respectful, and motivating approach, you will help create a sense of security and give the individual the opportunity to develop and maintain their independence, participation, and quality of life.
You provide support in various aspects of daily life, such as personal care, meals, household chores, activities, social interaction, and leisure time. The support is tailored to each person’s individual circumstances and aims to strengthen their ability to participate in and have a say in their daily life.
The role also involves working according to implementation plans, carrying out and documenting approved services, and actively participating in the planning, follow-up, and development of the support. You will collaborate with colleagues, family members, advocates, and other professionals to ensure safe, high-quality, and individually tailored care.
You will also help create a positive and meaningful living environment where every individual is treated with respect, sensitivity, and dignity. The work involves encouraging the individual to use their own resources and providing support in a way that promotes self-determination and participation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education in healthcare and social services, child care and recreation, social work, or other relevant fields is preferred. Experience working under the LSS is preferred
• Good command of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Class B driver’s license
We are looking for someone who:
• Is confident, responsible, and flexible
• Has a respectful and professional demeanor
• Is attentive to the individual’s needs
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team
• Is committed and wants to contribute to the development of the organization
Employment Type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent; Start Date: To be agreed upon.
Here at Jokkmokk Municipality, our workplace is characterized by equality, responsibility, and respect. We create a safe and inclusive work environment where every employee is given the opportunity to contribute, grow, and feel valued. Through collaboration, a holistic approach, and a professional demeanor, we work together to create the greatest possible benefit for our citizens.
We strive for gender balance as well as ethnic and cultural diversity. Knowledge of the Sámi language and Sámi culture is considered an asset.
To ensure the quality of our recruitment process and facilitate effective communication with our applicants, we ask that you submit your application digitally via the “Apply Here” link and not via email or in paper format.
To staffing, placement, and recruitment agencies, and to sales representatives:
We kindly but firmly request that placement and recruitment agencies, as well as other external parties and sales representatives, refrain from submitting additional job postings.
The salary range for this position is between 25,000 and 30,000 SEK per month. We determine salaries on an individual basis based on your experience and skills.