Individual and family 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. The youth residence in Umeå is a support residence for children and young people aged 16-20. Supported housing is a placement alternative, a less intrusive intervention for children and young people who do not have such care needs that justify a placement in HVB. The main purpose of this type of placement is to train and prepare the child or young person for independent living and adult life in a safe environment. We are now looking for a substitute youth worker to join our team! Your tasks As a youth worker, you work with individual support to placed young people in order to give them knowledge and develop their abilities that lead to increased independence. Together with the placing social worker, the young person and any guardians, you identify the young person's need for support and plan how the support will be implemented. The support consists of: Motivational interviewing Educational support in daily life based on the young person's needs Participation in contacts with authorities and other social bodies Help to maintain and, if necessary, establish social relationships Support to contribute to a meaningful leisure time Regular supervision in their own home Helping with everyday chores with the young person, such as cleaning and cooking. At Ungdomsboendet, we work on the basis of the child's needs at the center (BBIC). Regular follow-ups and conversation support are carried out to see that the young person is approaching life goals. About you We are looking for you with a social worker degree, social educator or other education that the employer considers equivalent. You have experience of working with young people. We see it as an advantage if you have further training in young people with neuropsychiatric diagnosis and solution-focused working methods. The work requires a driving license B. We are looking for you who have good collaboration skills and thrive in a role where you can take your own initiatives. You are confident in taking responsibility and enjoy motivating and supporting young people on their way to greater independence. We see you as an open and positive person who contributes to a safe climate for young people. Great importance is attached to personal suitability. As smoking and animals are present in the workplace, you should not be allergic. Other information The service is a full-time temporary position from 2026-06-01 to 2026-12-31. The working hours are arranged, day / evening, weekend and on-call duty on the weekends you are in service. To ensure that the candidates invited to interview are those who best meet the requirements and qualifications for the position, we use selection questions. The questions are designed based on these requirements and qualifications. It is therefore important that you answer the questions fully and that the competencies you indicate are supported by information in your CV. Incomplete or inadequate answers may result in your application being rejected. PLEASE NOTE! Do you have protected personal data? Please contact Recruitment Support on 090-16 10 99 or at rekrytering@umea.se, and they will help you with a secure application process. As a result of the law on suitability control, extracts from the police's criminal record and suspicion register must be presented before an offer of employment. Welcome with your application! 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.