Are you a skilled social care worker or nurse with a passion for helping people with disabilities?
We are looking for new employees who are licensed social care workers or nurses with a passion for environmental therapy for people of all ages. You must be able to handle varied and challenging work tasks. At the Svingen residential community, you’ll work alongside a large, dedicated, and knowledgeable staff with interdisciplinary training to create meaningful moments for children and adults with varying degrees of disabilities.

Svingen has eight residential units. Three apartments are reserved for children in need of respite care and residential care.
Five apartments are reserved for adults in need of environmental therapy and comprehensive care services. There are a total of four full-time positions reserved for nurses or social care workers at the facility.

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.
Workdays consist of environmental support and set routines that are well-adapted to the residents. We facilitate professional development.

Position 1 involves a rotating schedule with a mix of day, evening, and 12.5-hour shifts, as well as work every fourth weekend (long shifts).
Position 2 consists solely of 12.5-hour long shifts. There are separate night shift positions.

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Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality professional services that enhance the client’s coping skills and quality of life, and ensure that the client is heard and involved in decision-making
  
• Collaborate closely with family members, colleagues, and the specialist health services
  
• Manage medications and provide training and guidance on medication management to both clients and staff
  
• Assume professional responsibility and lead the professional care of residents; develop goals, follow up on, and evaluate goals and interventions in medical records
• Administer cases and follow procedures and decisions in accordance with HOL Chapter 9, as well as actively work to prevent the use of coercion and force
  
• Document in accordance with laws and procedures and contribute to training, guidance, and quality and improvement efforts within the unit
  

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who is licensed as a social care worker or registered nurse (please include your HPR number in your application)
  
• You must have experience working with our client group
• You must have strong written and oral communication skills in Norwegian, as well as strong ICT skills
  
• You must hold a Class B driver’s license with manual transmission
• We prefer that you have knowledge of assessing and handling cases involving the use of coercion and force, in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Health and Care Services Act
• Experience with goal-oriented environmental work and behavior analysis is a plus
• Knowledge of alternative forms of communication is also desirable
  

Before starting the position, you must submit a valid police clearance certificate, and forms regarding confidentiality and tuberculosis must be signed upon entering into an employment contract.

Personal Qualities

• Committed, professionally up-to-date, and passionate about providing care and a sense of security
• Skilled at building relationships and collaborates well with colleagues, clients, and family members
• With us, you’ll need to be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and you must be organized and methodical
• Solution-oriented, takes responsibility, and actively contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment
• Wants to help further develop our workplace
• Good communication skills are essential, and you communicate clearly and effectively.

Personal suitability and motivation for the position will be emphasized.

Due to the nature of the tasks, men are encouraged to apply for the position with long shifts (position 2).

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 Mentoring: We provide thorough training and mentoring so that you feel confident and well-prepared in your role.
Varied and Meaningful Work: You’ll 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 strong partnerships with parents and 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 resume directly in the application portal and not submit them as attachments. 

Certificates, diplomas, and other 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

Lukassen, Eva, Department Head, 957 05 691

Work Location

Sykehusvegen 12
2340 Løten

Key Information:

Employer: Løten Municipality

Reference No.: 5207019724
Employment Percentage: 100%
Permanent
Start date: January 4, 2027
Application deadline: November 23, 2026