Do you enjoy working with children and adults who need specialized services?
If so, we have opportunities for you if you’re looking for a safe and stable workplace with varied and challenging tasks.
At the Svingen residential community, you’ll work with children and adults with varying degrees of disability who need environmental therapy.

We have eight residential units. Three of the apartments are adapted for children who need respite care or a residential home, while five apartments are for adults.
You’ll receive thorough training and become part of a dedicated and positive team. You’ll have colleagues with extensive experience and a deep understanding of all residents.

Workdays consist of environmental activities and well-adapted, set routines.

The positions involve weekend work. Long shifts are 12.5 hours. There are separate night shift positions.
Position 1: 24.4% – long shifts every fourth weekend with Friday off
Positions 2, 3, and 4: 19% – long shifts every fourth weekend in the children’s home and residential facility
Positions 5 and 6: 21.3% – Friday evening and Saturday day every other weekend as relief
Position 7: 12.4% – Friday evening and Saturday day every 4th weekend as relief
Position 8: 31.7% – Friday night and Saturday, every other week
Position 9: 20% – every other weekend, mid-shift in respite care

Would you like to join our team? Click “Apply for a position”—maybe we’ll see you there. Be sure to specify which position(s) you’re applying for if you’re not applying for all of them

Job Responsibilities

• Provide users with targeted environmental support and necessary interventions
  
• Contribute to their well-being and a good quality of life.
  
• Consult with the user. Listen to and respect the user’s opinion
  
• Collaborate with parents/relatives, colleagues, and the specialist health service
  
• Administer medications
  
• 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

• Relevant 3-year education in health and social sciences, a vocational certificate and license as a healthcare assistant, or a vocational certificate as a child and youth worker, students in nursing, social care, early childhood education, or teacher training, or those currently pursuing a vocational certificate in health care or child/youth care to be completed by the end of 2026.
  Extensive relevant experience with the target user group may qualify you as a suitable candidate.
• Knowledge of Chapter 9 of the Health and Care Services Act (use of coercion and force), goal-oriented environmental work, and behavioral analysis is an advantage
• Experience working with this user group
• Knowledge of other forms of communication is desirable
• You must have strong written and oral skills in Norwegian, as well as good ICT skills
  
• You should have a Class B driver’s license with manual transmission
  
• Before starting the position, you must submit a valid police clearance certificate, and forms regarding confidentiality and tuberculosis must be signed upon entering into the employment contract
  

Personal Qualities

• We are looking for dedicated and professionally up-to-date employees who are passionate about providing care and a sense of security
• You are skilled at building relationships and collaborating effectively with colleagues, clients, and their families
• 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
• 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
• Strong communication skills are essential, 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 Mentoring: We provide thorough training and mentoring so that you feel confident and well-equipped 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 Sykehusvegen 12, 95705691

Work Location

Sykehusvegen 12
2340 Løten

Key Information:

Employer: Løten Municipality

Reference No.: 5193611275
Percentage of Full-Time Equivalent: 24.4, 21.3, 12.4, 19, 20, 31.7%
Permanent
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026