Elderly care in Umeå municipality wants to be a resource that frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life in proximity and interaction. We are now looking for a substitute IT technician for the elderly care's digitization team with a focus on support in the home, social interaction and making technology understandable and useful for everyone. Here you will work practically with installations in the home, support people in the use of digital technology and help shape the future of care for real. If you like variety, people and problem solving, you'll love it! Digitalization for a safe, independent and sustainable elderly care In Umeå municipality's elderly care, a purposeful and exciting development work is underway where digital solutions play a central role. By integrating technology into everyday life, we strengthen security, quality and the opportunity for a more independent life. Our digitization team, consisting of business developers, coordinators and IT technicians, works both strategically and practically to develop solutions that really work in everyday life. We believe in technology that creates real value for our citizens and employees, and in collaboration as a key to success. With the Digitize strategy, we are meeting the needs of the future through a rapid digital transformation. We are developing new ways of working, leaving outdated routines behind and creating the conditions for high-quality, safe and more sustainable care for the elderly, focusing on the independence and needs of the individual. What does the role involve? In this position, you will have a varied and important assignment. You will work primarily with individuals in their homes, installing technology, providing support and creating confidence in its use. Examples of tasks: Programming, installing and adapting digital equipment, such as welfare technology, social alarms and digital locks Provide practical support and training to users of technology, in a simple and educational way Collaborate with home care, home nursing and care home staff. Collaborate with activities such as systems management, digital transformation and IT, and suppliers Participate in projects, tests, procurements and communication Manage service, support, documentation and ongoing administration You will be an important link between technology and people, ensuring that solutions work where they are needed most: in everyday life. About you You are a problem solver who sees opportunities where others see obstacles. You are driven, service-oriented and communicative, both in speech and writing. You enjoy working in a team but are also comfortable working independently, directly with the individual user. As the work takes place close to people, it is important that you are pedagogical, responsive and flexible, and can adapt both your language and your working methods to individual needs and conditions. Some of the work has a more practical character, so it is also important that you are not unfamiliar with handling simple tools or technical equipment during, for example, installations. We attach great importance to your personal qualities. Requirements IT education or equivalent experience deemed equivalent by the employer You have a genuine interest in technology, both hardware and software, and are curious about new systems and platforms Experience of working via computer and digital tools, such as Microsoft 365 Unhindered knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing, and good knowledge of English B driving license Meritorious Education or experience in communication and/or project management Previous experience as IT support Experience of working in health and social care Experience working in systems such as Careium and/or Phoniro We see your personality, commitment and ability to cooperate as crucial to succeed with us. Welcome with your application! Other information The service refers to a temporary position, full time, starting 2026-06-01 until 2027-08-31. Heavy lifting may occur in the work. Before offering employment, we ask you to present an extract from the police's criminal record. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important 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, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.