Do you enjoy working with adults with special needs?
If so, we have opportunities for you if you’re looking for a safe and stable workplace. At the Lykkebo residential community, you will work with adults with varying degrees of disability who require environmental therapy.

There are six residential units at Lykkebo, as well as a mobile service associated with the residential community and a “satellite home” a few hundred meters down the road.
You will receive thorough training and become part of a dedicated and positive team. You will have colleagues with extensive experience and a good understanding of all residents.

We are seeking 3 night shift workers for a 70.66% position through August 2026. The work will primarily involve night shifts caring for a resident. Start date is as soon as possible.

Would you like to join our team? Click "apply for the position" and maybe we’ll see you soon.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide users with targeted environmental support and necessary interventions
  
• Contribute to coping and a good quality of life, and recognize the user’s resources
  
• Consult with the user. Listen to and respect the user’s opinion
  
• Administer medication
  
• Follow up on goals and action plans
  
• Follow procedures and decisions in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Health and Care Services Act
  
• Prevent the use of coercion and force
  
• Document in accordance with legislation and procedures
  
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues, new employees, and students
  
• Participate in quality and improvement initiatives
  
• Contribute to ensuring smooth operations and effective solutions

Qualifications

• A vocational certificate and authorization as a healthcare worker or a vocational certificate as a child and youth worker is desirable; unskilled workers with relevant experience may also apply. 
  
• Knowledge of HOL Chapter 9 (use of coercion and force), targeted environmental work, and behavioral analysis is preferred
• Experience working with this user group is preferred
  
• You must have good written and oral skills in Norwegian, as well as good ICT skills
  
• Before starting, you must submit a valid police clearance certificate, and confidentiality and tuberculosis forms must be signed upon signing the employment contract
  

Personal qualities

• We are looking for dedicated and professionally up-to-date employees who are passionate about providing care and security
• You are skilled at building relationships and collaborating well with colleagues, users, and relatives
• With us, you will need to be able to work both independently and in a team, and you must be organized and systematic
• You are solution-oriented, take responsibility, and actively contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment
• We are looking for someone who wants to help further develop our workplace
• Good communication skills are important, and you communicate clearly and effectively
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position will be emphasized

We offer

Innovation and professional development: With us, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in exciting innovation projects and continuous professional development.
Training and guidance: We provide thorough training and guidance so that you feel confident and well-equipped in your role.
Varied and meaningful work: You will work in a varied, challenging, and meaningful field that gives you the opportunity to make a difference.
Interdisciplinary collaboration: We place great emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and good cooperation with parents/guardians.
Full-time work culture: We are a municipality that actively promotes a full-time work culture.
Great colleagues and a positive work environment: You will be part of an inclusive work environment with great colleagues who support and inspire one another.
Employment is otherwise subject to the terms and conditions set forth in applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including favorable pension and insurance plans.

You must submit your application electronically via Webcruiter, and all documentation you wish to be considered must be uploaded as attachments to the application.
We ask that you write your cover letter and CV directly in the application portal and not submit them as attachments. 

Certificates, diplomas, and attachments must be included with the application, and we encourage you to use the Diploma Portal for documentation of your education.
Education completed outside Norway must be approved by NOKUT (before January 1, 2023) or the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (HK-dir), and the approval must be documented. Read more at https://hkdir.no/utdanning-fra-utlandet

Contact Information

Nilsen, Cecilie, Operations Manager, 92454087
Thorbjørnsen, Magnus Haugen, Department Head, 47902088

Work Location

Sykehusvegen 2
2340 LØTEN

Key Information:

Employer: Løten Municipality

Reference No.: 5145955791
Percentage of full-time: 70.66%
Contract
Start date: 06/29/2026
End date: 08/31/2026
Application deadline: 06/21/2026