The disability care services in the Municipality of Umeå aim to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, empowers and strengthens people’s ability to live independent lives.

Ordinary housing is organized within the disability care services, which include short-term supervision, short-term housing, respite care, home care services, and the National High School for Children and Youth. We offer daily activities/occupational programs, housing support, and an addiction support team for adults over the age of 18.

Daily activities are designed to contribute to meaningful engagement, personal development, and participation in society, based on the participant’s needs and circumstances. The overall goal of daily activities is to develop the individual’s independence, foster participation, create a sense of belonging, and provide opportunities for work.

Nejden’s daily activities are group activities centered on natural movement, recycling, and the environment. The program consists of both indoor and outdoor activities.

Participants work together, and there is a strong focus on interaction and practicing social skills. We collaborate with clients, family members, and other external partners.

We are now looking for a support assistant who wants to make a difference!

Your Responsibilities

As a support assistant, you will plan, lead, structure, and develop activities and tasks based on each participant’s individual needs. Your work aims to create meaningful activities and provide the conditions for increased independence among participants. You’ll be part of a team where you’ll work together to plan activities and design participants’ individual schedules. The role also includes documentation, such as record-keeping and the creation and follow-up of implementation plans.

Working hours are during the day, but work may occasionally be required in the evenings and on weekends. Joint planning takes place across our programs.

About You

You are someone who has the ability to create structure, plan, and motivate individuals in their daily lives and personal development. To thrive in this role, you need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You are professional in your interactions, team-oriented, and have basic computer skills. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. You are also flexible, create continuity, and contribute to a sense of security. You work in a low-affect manner and use clear, explanatory teaching methods to strengthen communication and interactions. We place high demands on your ability to interact with the target group in a professional manner, as well as to establish and maintain an agreed-upon structure in the program.

Requirements

• Degree in social work, early childhood education, or other behavior-oriented training deemed equivalent by the employer
• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities
• Experience working in disability care
• Good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written
• Basic computer skills
• Class B driver’s license

Preferred

• Experience with low-affect communication
• Experience with clarifying pedagogy
• Experience working with challenging behaviors
• Experience working in daily living activities
• Knowledge and experience with TAKK
• Knowledge and experience with MI
• Knowledge and experience with Supported Employment

Other

Before an offer of employment is made, we ask that you provide an extract from the police criminal records database. This is done as the final step in the recruitment process

To ensure that the candidates invited to an interview are the ones who best match what we’re looking for, we use screening questions. The screening questions are based on the requirements and qualifications for the position, and you will answer them as part of your application. It is therefore important that you answer the screening questions directly and do not refer to your resume or cover letter.

NOTE! Do you have sensitive personal information? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or at rekrytering@umea.se, and they will assist you with a secure application process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the City of Umeå

The City of Umeå is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows in a thoughtful way. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

We’re growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.