Make Your Summer Meaningful – Create Security and Community in Home Care

Torsås Municipality - a community with proximity and quality of life in southern Kalmar County. The municipality, with approximately 7,000 residents, can be described as a miniature Sweden. Here you will find the sea, the coast, beaches, plains, lakes, and forests. The local economy is dominated by the manufacturing industry but also has significant potential in tourism and other areas. We offer a high quality of life with closeness and great security for residents and visitors. Torsås Municipality has five administrations and two wholly-owned companies. In Torsås Municipality, we dare to come up with new solutions, think big, and present exciting ideas. To succeed, we work closely together. We collaborate towards a common goal: to provide everyone living here with the best conditions for a good life. Our close-knit community is evident in how we leverage each other's strengths. The close cooperation between administrations and services also means that there is never a long distance between employees and management, which in turn leads to short decision-making paths and close collaboration. The values of Torsås Municipality are based on the words Participation, Development, Clarity, and Security. This approach is demonstrated by every employee and elected representative in their daily work and in interactions with citizens and clients. **JOB DESCRIPTION** As a summer substitute in home care, you will play an important role in the daily lives of elderly individuals in Torsås Municipality. You will work closely with those you support, helping them to live a safe and independent life with influence over their daily routines. Your tasks will vary and may include personal care, such as dressing, hygiene, and meals, practical assistance with cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping, as well as social activities and community engagement. We are working to reduce travel time and the municipality's fossil emissions. When visiting individuals living close to the staff office, within approximately 5 km, you will cycle or walk using a regular bike or e-bike. We see daily exercise as a health factor. As a summer substitute, you will have a significant role where you tailor your efforts to meet the individual needs of each person you assist. After the summer, there are good opportunities to continue as a substitute worker. Please mention in your application if you have a preferred area of focus or a specific home care sector. **QUALIFICATIONS** We do not require any previous experience, but to thrive in this role, you need to have a genuine interest in people and a desire to make a difference. You will receive thorough training before you start. For us, your attitude and commitment are the most important. You have a genuine interest in people and perform your work in a respectful and professional manner. You collaborate well with colleagues and build good relationships with the individuals you support. It is advantageous if you have ongoing or completed education in care and nursing programs, nursing programs, or other relevant care training. Experience in care work, pedagogy, or behavioral sciences is also beneficial. If you have previously worked with us and have good references, we view that positively. For all summer substitute positions, you need to: • Be at least 18 years old • Have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written A B driver's license is required for certain positions. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Please apply as soon as possible as we are conducting selection and interviews on an ongoing basis. When applying for a position within the care department, you will need to provide an extract from the police criminal record. On the Police website (polisen.se), select the extract for work with children with disabilities, form number 442-9. **OTHER** We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants from various backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We kindly request that media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar services do not contact us. We use e-recruitment to streamline and ensure the quality of the recruitment process. All your information is saved in your CV account, and you can easily log in and update your details whenever you wish. Therefore, please fill in your information as carefully as possible to provide an accurate representation of yourself. The information is processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We warmly welcome your application!