Housing support is a practical, educational and social intervention that aims to make it easier for the individual to manage their everyday life. Housing support works to engage, encourage and motivate the individual to independence by carrying out activities with the support of housing counselors. The specific needs of the individual determine what the housing support intervention should look like and when it should be carried out. According to proven experience, housing support in one's own home provides, among other things, increased ability to manage one's home life independently, increased participation in activities in the community and increased level of functioning. We are now looking for a safe housing support worker for the West area! Your work tasks As a housing counselor, you work daily with people based on individual planning. You provide support to people with neuropsychiatric disabilities, mental illnesses and addiction. The work includes providing support in everyday activities so that the person you meet can take care of their home and their person. You participate in and facilitate contact with various stakeholders, such as care providers, authorities and other social contacts. All with the aim that people can eventually develop the ability to do this more independently. Housing support is carried out by working with the individual to plan, develop strategies and carry out various everyday activities so that the individual will eventually be able to carry out the activities themselves based on their own conditions.The support is provided in the person's home but also out in the community. Collaboration within the team and with other units is a central part of the work. We use evidence and research-based methods such as an independent life (ESL), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Resources in Meeting Aggression (REISMA) and Clarifying Pedagogy (TP). The work also consists of documentation. Housing support is a mobile job. The support is carried out in people's homes throughout our catchment area, the western part of Umeå, and you will mostly walk or cycle between visits. Co-planning between our operations may occur. Working hours are day and evening. About you We are looking for you who: Is a Social Worker, trained assistant nurse or has an education that the employer considers equivalent Have experience of housing support and/or psychiatry Have experience of neuropsychiatric disabilities and autism B driving license It is an advantage if you have: Experience of MI, ESL and/or RESIMA and clarifying pedagogy You should be able to keep calm and have a good attitude towards people who are in poor mental health. You have good teamwork skills and are able to work alone in sometimes stressful situations. Great importance is attached to personal suitability. In order to be able to communicate with users, relatives and colleagues, write and read social documentation, you are required to have a good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing. There are furry animals and smoking in the workplace, so you should not be allergic. Before an offer of employment is made, we ask you to present an extract from the police's criminal record. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. We look forward to receiving your application, welcome! Other information The position is a full-time, permanent position, starting 2026-02-02. About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, transparency, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, https://www.umea.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare/varaformaner.4.1b4d24fb1752122eb843bf.html and good development opportunities for lifelong learning. And jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.