The City of Umeå currently has six short-term residential facilities for children and youth under the Act on Support and Service for Certain Persons with Disabilities (LSS). At our short-term residential facilities, we support children and youth in developing their independence based on their individual circumstances.

Sveagatan is a facility that offers short-term stays for young people under the LSS. The purpose of this program is to provide relief for family members while offering the young people a change of scenery, a sense of community, and the opportunity to develop their independence.

We are now looking for a support assistant to join our dedicated team!

Your Responsibilities

As a support assistant, you will work alongside colleagues to strengthen the young people’s ability to live as independently as possible. Your responsibilities will vary and may include both social and practical support, depending on each young person’s needs.

You’ll participate in planning and carrying out meaningful activities such as sports, walks, cultural events, crafts, or games. Your duties also include assisting with personal hygiene, household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and doing the dishes, as well as documenting activities according to established procedures.

The job requires you to be very active throughout the day, and it may involve heavy lifting and moving residents at the workplace. You must also be prepared to handle situations where disruptive behavior, threats, or violence may occur.

You will collaborate with colleagues and maintain a professional demeanor toward clients, family members, and other stakeholders. Collaboration and joint planning with other support and care services are part of the role.

Work hours are scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends, and the position includes on-call shifts.

About You

We are looking for someone who is calm, confident, and dedicated—with a focus on the service recipients. You have strong collaboration skills, a professional demeanor, and enjoy working closely with colleagues, service users, and family members. You understand that building relationships takes time and use creativity and a playful approach in your interactions. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• Completion of the Health and Social Care Program, the Child and Leisure Program, the Social Work Program, or another program deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, so that you can communicate with clients, family members, and colleagues, as well as write and review care documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a low-affect approach.
• Experience working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Experience working with adolescents/young adults with disabilities.

Other

We accept applications through our recruitment system—not via email or mail. Click on “Apply for the job” to submit your application.

Identification documents will be verified for candidates invited to an interview. Before an offer of employment is made, we also ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal records. This is done as the final step in

the recruitment process.

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

We look forward to receiving your application today!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality 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

Our team is 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.