For a vibrant Kiruna. One thing is certain: with us, you make a difference. “We are Kiruna,” we often say. We are the healthcare workers who hold Grandma’s hand and the teacher who helps little brother read his first words. We are the childcare provider who helps someone grow every day and the social worker who does whatever it takes to change lives. We’re the personal assistant who gives freedom and the librarian who brings literature to life. We’re the home care workers who drive to the villages in snowstorms and under the midnight sun to be there. We are hundreds of skills, thousands of people, and generations of experience that together provide security, care, inspire, teach, save lives, think innovatively, transform cities, stand up for one another, and look after people. With pride and compassion. From the mountains to the city. Today and tomorrow, for a vibrant Kiruna. There’s something beautiful about that. Would you also like to work for life, people, and the future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Do you want to create value and make a real difference for what matters? The Social Services Department’s mission is to meet people’s need for security. The department works to ensure that the municipality’s residents receive social care in various forms, with a special responsibility to safeguard the needs and interests of vulnerable groups. We constantly strive for high quality that benefits the recipients of our services. Right now, the Social Services Department is seeking a temporary personal assistant in Vittangi, with the possibility of an extension. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES With us, you’ll work closely with people and contribute to their sense of security, independence, and quality of life in their daily routines. The role of personal assistant involves supporting the service user in their daily life through care, activities, and a warm, respectful approach. QUALIFICATIONS We’re looking for someone who is responsible, attentive, and has a genuine interest in working with people. We primarily look for candidates with training in health and social care or experience working as a personal assistant. It’s a plus if you have some understanding of or knowledge of Finnish. Would you like to be an important part of a team where we make a real difference together? Then we warmly welcome your application! Criminal Record Check: Before any potential employment, you must provide an extract from your criminal record (including the register of suspected offenses) in a sealed envelope. The extract can be ordered via the Police website. https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Employment Type: Fixed-term position. Duration: 3–6 months; start date: As soon as possible or as agreed. This is a temporary position running through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension. End date: December 31, 2026. To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality’s core values, where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles. We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating responsibilities, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness facilities up to 5,000 SEK per year; we have cabins in the mountains that you can rent; and we offer the option to exchange part of your salary for time off. We strive for gender equality and view diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is an administrative area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated pay scales. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a pay range applicable to you at the time of your interview. We encourage you to read the information about our collective bargaining agreements, local agreements, and what we as an employer have to offer before we meet with you for a potential interview; you can find this information here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html Kiruna Municipality has engaged Medieval for this recruitment process and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.