About this role
We exist to support citizens under the age of 66 who need assistance in their social situation due to developmental disabilities or functional impairments. Our work is important as we contribute daily to providing individuals with a good quality of life based on their specific circumstances. We hope you will also want to contribute! We look forward to your application!
**Job Responsibilities**
As a personal assistant, you will support the individual in their home, based on the user's needs and wishes. The tasks include practical chores, personal care, medical interventions, recreational activities, and social interactions. You will be the support the user needs to participate as fully as possible in all activities and to help ensure that they have a good quality of life.
**Qualifications**
You have completed education from a care program, child and leisure program, or a one-year personal assistance training. Applicants with other educational backgrounds or experience deemed equivalent by the employer may also be considered for employment. You possess good knowledge of Swedish, both written and spoken. The work should be characterized by a pedagogical approach to support the user in maintaining their skills as much as possible. It is important that you feel confident in your professional role and can act professionally. We also expect you to be social, responsive, and proactive in activities with the user. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.
The role of a personal assistant requires good physical fitness in terms of strength, endurance, and mobility. Since the job involves documentation, it is desirable that you have good computer skills. We also prefer that you have a B driver's license and access to a car.
**More About the Position**
Do you want to work as a personal assistant with a cheerful group of friendly colleagues around you? What luck! We are currently recruiting a personal assistant for a man with a congenital disability living in Öjebyn. He shares a residence with two others who also receive personal assistance.
The position is approximately 99% scheduled for day, evening, and weekend shifts. Start date from January 1, 2026, or by agreement.
For employment as a personal assistant, a criminal record extract is required: Children with disabilities, e-service | Police Authority (polisen.se) and a request for an extract from the criminal record for an individual (442.3) - to be presented in a sealed envelope. Check your own information, e-service | Police Authority.
Welcome with your application by November 30, 2025.
Your application documents are public records and will be handled according to the principle of public access. If you have a decision regarding protected personal data, please contact the Recruitment Team for an alternative application route at phone number 0911-69 65 10.
**About the Workplace**
The Social Services is one of the municipality's seven administrations. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Piteå, businesses, and associations, we are developing Piteå into an even better place to live, work, and thrive.
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