About this role
On Behalf of Humanity for a Compassionate Skåne
Skåne Stadsmission is a non-profit organization working to create a more humane society for everyone. We provide emergency assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene, care, and housing, as well as professional support for long-term change. Our goal is to give all people new opportunities in life, empower them, and enable their participation in society. We do this by supporting individuals' belief in their own abilities while advocating for a sustainable and compassionate Skåne. Do you want to join us?
Skåne Stadsmission currently has over 125 permanent employees and approximately 275 private volunteers and 126 corporate volunteers, with a turnover of about 120 million SEK. We are one of ten members of the National Association of City Missions, sharing a common value base and brand platform.
Stadsmission's activities are financed through Civic-Public Partnerships (IOP), contracts, grants, project funds, sales of goods and services, and collected funds from businesses and individuals.
Job Responsibilities
You will be part of a team where tight and well-functioning collaboration with a high focus on safety is crucial for smooth operations and ensuring the security of participants, staff, and volunteers.
At the Adult Café David in Kristianstad, we offer a calm and safe space for people experiencing homelessness, social vulnerability, mental health issues, and/or active addiction. We provide both professional and compassionate support, emergency assistance such as clean clothes, shower and laundry facilities, and a social community. The café serves free breakfast, subsidized lunch, and coffee. We also have a counselor, nurse, doctor, and physiotherapist on-site who can offer conversations, advice, healthcare, and support.
At Night Patrol, people in acute homelessness are offered a calm and safe place. We meet urgent needs through food, clothing, laundry and shower facilities, social community, and a safe sleeping space for the night.
In both operations, we support individuals in their long-term work of changing their life situation and are available to assist with contacts with authorities and relatives when needed.
Who Are You?
We are seeking someone with extensive professional experience in supporting people in extreme vulnerability, such as dependency issues, mental health problems, or co-occurring conditions. You have a humanitarian perspective and focus on the needs and rights of the participants.
You are experienced in managing and de-escalating conflicts and have a dignified, friendly, affirming, yet clear approach. You have experience and commitment to engaging and motivating participants towards positive change.
Education (degree or ongoing): Social worker, social pedagogue, nurse, nursing assistant, or equivalent with experience related to dependency and mental health.
Driver's license required
Criminal record check is mandatory before employment can be offered.
Language skills are meritorious, as are in-depth knowledge/experience working with human rights and good understanding of our target groups.
Personal suitability will be given significant weight.
Employment Type: Hourly position
We are currently seeking hourly temporary staff for our operations.
At Café David, working hours are: Monday-Friday 07:00-18:15, Saturday and Sunday and all public holidays 07:00-14:00.
At Night Patrol, working hours are awake/sleeping night shift 19:30-07:30.
Both operations are open 365 days/year.
Immediate start or by agreement. Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so apply today!
Collective Agreement: We apply Fremia's collective agreement for health, care, and social services.