Support Assistant / Residential Assistant

In Region Gotland, you can develop and grow, both as an individual and together with others. When you work with us, you contribute to making Gotland an even better place for people in all walks of life. We make each other better. Care for Individuals with Disabilities Working in the department for care of individuals with disabilities (OOF) means making a difference in another person's life every day. Within the department, there are many different services such as group homes, housing support, personal assistance, short-term supervision, short-term accommodation, and more. In this role, you will meet individuals with neuropsychiatric, intellectual, and physical disabilities. We are now looking for two support assistants/residential assistants for permanent positions. One position is fixed at Kanalgränd in Hemse, and the other is a flexible role associated with Kanalgränd, which involves working flexibly at various residences based on needs in both Hemse and Klintehamn. In Area 9, there is a group home in Hemse, a group home in Visby, and the Mobile Team/Housing Support in Hemse. Working as a flexible assistant means you will be involved in all our services in central and southern Gotland. We offer you wellness benefits as well as a varied, responsible, and stimulating job with opportunities for personal and professional development. Your Responsibilities: Your duties will include, among other things: - Supporting users in daily routines such as personal care, hygiene, meals, and activities. - Managing assistive devices and supporting users in their use. - Motivating users during all interventions and encouraging independence. - Performing medical interventions under the delegation of licensed personnel. - Tailoring support and guidance according to each user's individual needs. - Working based on IBIC and a salutogenic approach with a focus on self-determination and integrity. - Participating in work across both LSS and SOL services as needed. - Working flexibly according to scheduled hours, including days, evenings, every other weekend, and on-call duties. Who Are You? As a support assistant, you have completed upper secondary education with a focus on care and nursing, child and leisure, or are trained as a social educator and/or personal assistant. For the role of residential assistant, upper secondary education is desirable, and for the flexible role, a B driver's license is required. Experience working in care for individuals with disabilities is advantageous, especially if you have experience with challenging behaviors and low-arousal responses. To thrive in this role, you need to be flexible, self-driven, and have good collaboration skills. You are confident and stable in your professional role, take initiative, and see what needs to be done. You can adapt your communication style to the recipient and are attentive to others' needs and signals. Additionally, you possess the ability and knowledge to engage with people in a professional and low-arousal manner. As all communication and documentation occur in Swedish, it is important that you have a strong command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. We place great emphasis on personal suitability based on the competencies described above, as well as how these complement and strengthen the existing group dynamics. Before an employment offer is made, an acceptable extract from the police criminal record must be presented. Since processing times may vary, we recommend that you order the extract in good time. We warmly welcome your application today! About the Social Administration As part of Region Gotland, we at the social administration work with social interventions such as counseling, support, and treatment. Our areas of operation include social services, home healthcare, elderly care, and care for individuals with disabilities throughout Gotland. Around the clock, we meet people of all ages and with various needs; children, families, adults, and the elderly. Together, we enable good conditions for care, support, and services throughout life. About Region Gotland Region Gotland is not only Gotland's largest employer, but we are also the only region in Sweden that has municipal, health, and medical responsibilities as well as regional development responsibilities within the same organization. This, combined with our island location, creates conditions for good collaboration across our areas of operation. We have over 7,000 employees. Together, we work towards a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving society for everyone who visits, lives, and works in Gotland. We are proactive in creating a safe and sustainable development across the entire island. Gotland is a fantastic place to live, with a rich cultural life, untouched nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. Over 61,000 people have chosen to live here year-round, and we would love to see that number grow! For more information about Gotland as a place to live and thrive, visit https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/ Through the Instagram account @viarregiongotland, we showcase the breadth of our professions and the significance of our work for society. Each week, a new employee shares their workday.