About Viljan Freja
Viljan Freja welcomes boys and girls aged 13-18 with psychosocial issues. The operation is conducted in a homelike villa on the outskirts of central Gothenburg, with schools and sports facilities within walking distance.
We are now looking forward to welcoming new substitute staff who want to work with us as needed.
About the Role of Treatment Assistant
The responsibilities for this position revolve around supporting the youth in their daily lives and personal development based on an active care plan. The work is a combination of support and guidance, documentation and reporting, practical assistance, and activity coordination, as well as collaboration with guardians and authorities. Together with us, you will work in a team and be responsible for creating a safe and structured environment for the youth.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability and expect you to have a positive attitude towards change and be open to development. We welcome new ideas, engagement, innovative work, and a solution-focused approach. You should be willing to invest in your own learning and professional development and actively contribute to the development of both your own and our operations.
We work with great commitment in everything concerning our youth. You, as an applicant, are highly responsible and have a genuine interest in the target group. You support, motivate, and encourage the youth and help them lead good and independent lives. Together, you will engage in practical daily activities, such as practicing everyday tasks.
You will assist in contacts with guardians, social services, and other stakeholders. You serve as a support for the youth and together develop strategies to achieve everyday goals.
Qualifications
You are relationship-oriented and have a good ability to establish contact with people in vulnerable situations. You are calm, stable, and can maintain a realistic perspective on situations that arise in daily work. You possess problem-solving analytical skills, work well with complex issues, and can quickly analyze situations and make decisions. You have good collaboration skills and relate to others in a responsive manner, enjoying cooperation with other professionals, always keeping the individual in focus. The work involves meeting people in crisis and/or with difficult life situations, so it is very important that you can see opportunities, convey hope, and meet people respectfully.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Requirements:
• Educated social pedagogue or 400 YHP treatment pedagogue.
• B driver's license.
• Very good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.
• Experience from HVB (home for care and accommodation).
• A genuine desire to work with young people and make a positive difference in their lives.
• Flexible, responsible, and possess good collaboration skills.
Meritorious:
• Higher education as a social worker, behavioral scientist, or other education deemed relevant.
Employment Conditions
Role: Substitute Treatment Assistant
Employment Type: As-needed employment
Working Hours: Day, evening, weekend, and on-call duties
Start Date: Immediately or as agreed
Collective Agreement: Industry E Kommunal/Vårdföretagarna
What Can We Offer You?
Viljan is part of Attendo, a secure employer that offers you good opportunities to take on more responsibility or advance to new roles. We provide our employees with training opportunities, collective agreements, wellness benefits, and several other perks.
About the Recruitment Process
Before any potential employment, a criminal record extract along with valid photo identification must be presented. If you are called for an interview, you need to be able to prove your right to work in Sweden by showing that you have citizenship within the EU/EEA or a valid work permit. The application deadline is December 30, 2025, but selection and interviews will be conducted continuously, so do not wait to submit your application.
About Attendo
Viljan is part of Attendo, one of the largest care companies in the Nordics, established in 1985. We operate within IOF. Our values of care, commitment, and competence guide us daily in our work to ensure that everyone experiences comfort, participation, community, and joy at work.
If you want to help people take the next positive step in their lives, Viljan is the workplace for you.
Welcome with your application! Together for a better tomorrow!
For questions about the position, please contact:
Helene Nordbö, Operations Manager,
[email protected]