Residential Support Worker in Social Psychiatry

Uddevalla – A Place for Life Welcome to become part of our growing municipality - and to work together with us to provide even better service to our residents. We offer an attractive workplace that provides you with great opportunities to develop in your professional role. Our goal is for everyone to be able to thrive and grow throughout their entire professional career. We also want to develop as an employer and actively work to make the most of your knowledge and commitment. We appreciate and encourage co-creation from everyone. Uddevalla Municipality is a beautiful place by the sea in the heart of Bohuslän. We believe in an open and positive interaction between municipality, education, business, and culture. We hope you will enjoy working with us! About the Workplace Welcome to Uddevalla Municipality, an amazing workplace offering a unique opportunity to work as a housing support worker in social psychiatry. Here in our beautiful coastal city, surrounded by Bohuslän's scenic landscapes, we strive to create a positive and inspiring collaborative climate where each employee has the opportunity to grow and develop. As a housing support worker, you are a central part of our work in providing support and help to individuals with psychosocial needs. You will be an important resource for our municipal residents, and your work will directly impact their quality of life. As a housing support worker in social psychiatry, you will play a key role in supporting and guiding individuals living with mental health challenges. Your work will involve a variety of tasks where you actively contribute to creating a meaningful and safe everyday life for our service users. Your work will be characterized by independence and initiative, where your ability to be flexible and adapt to each individual's unique situation is crucial. We value your personal maturity and commitment to making a difference in people's lives. As a housing support worker in social psychiatry, you need to have strong personal maturity and integrity, as well as the ability to work independently and take initiative. You are flexible and stable, enabling you to adapt your approach to the individual's unique needs. Together, we create an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow! Who We're Looking For We're seeking someone who is passionate about making a difference and has a genuine interest in supporting others. To thrive in the role, it's also important that you have: - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written - A service-oriented attitude and loyalty to the municipality's goals and values - Personal maturity and integrity that allows you to create a safe and stable environment for our service users - Ability to work independently and take initiative, while being flexible enough to adapt to different situations - Strong collaborative skills and empathetic ability to build relationships and understand service users' needs - Quality awareness and structure, planning and executing your work with diligence and commitment - Cultural awareness, which gives you the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and life situations Qualifications - Care and Healthcare Program and the course "Care and Healthcare Specialization" in the (social) psychiatric field, plus one of the following courses: Social Pedagogy, Social Work 1 or Social Work 2 Or - Child and Leisure Program with a focus on pedagogical and social work, plus one of the elective courses: Social Work 2, Special Education 1, Special Education 2, Psychology 1, Psychology 2b Additional requirements include approved Swedish 1 (100 points) and Social Studies (50 points) at high school level, based on Care and Healthcare College requirement level. Alternatively Other education the employer deems equivalent. Meriting Characteristics Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, comorbidity, and substance abuse. Additional Information You need to have experience working in social psychiatry and substance abuse and possess a valid B driver's license for manual transmission. When called for an interview, you will be asked to bring an extract from the criminal record register of the type "check of own information" in an unopened envelope. [Note: The rest of the text contains standard legal and administrative information about the application process, which I've omitted for brevity.]