Support Educator, Daily Activities

In Trelleborg, we work together for a growing successful community where life is good. Our 61 villages and 21 districts are creative meeting places that buzz with life. Here, we want things to happen, share stories, and come as we are. This welcoming attitude extends to others in the same generous and curious manner. Welcome to join us on this journey! The mission of the Social Administration is to work with social services and provide support so that everyone in the municipality feels safe and has equal opportunities in life. We want everyone to be active and engaged in society. With a focus on respecting the individual's right to make decisions about their own life, we are responsible for three key areas: care and support, assistance for individuals with disabilities, and help for individuals and families. Our goal is for everyone to receive the support and care they need. Workplace We are seeking a dedicated support pedagogue for our brand new daily activities program, which will soon open on Malörtsvägen in Trelleborg. Here, you will find an exciting workplace consisting of two groups where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference. Daily activities is an initiative for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism or acquired brain injuries who are of working age and are not employed or studying. The mission is to offer meaningful engagement, where the initiative is designed and adapted based on the individual's interests and needs, with a focus on enhancing the individual's ability to become more independent. Responsibilities As a support pedagogue, in addition to the core mission, you will have a special responsibility to guide and mentor colleagues in pedagogical and user-centered work. You will work closely with colleagues to introduce, teach, and follow up on methods and approaches that meet each user's individual needs, while providing continuous feedback and support in daily activities. You will guide the establishment, follow-up, and development of implementation plans and plan daily work based on these. You are responsible for creating clear and quality-assured routines and job descriptions, as well as ensuring they are followed in practice. An important part of the role is to actively monitor new methods, approaches, and tools for the target group and translate this knowledge into methodological guidance that strengthens both colleagues' competencies and the quality of the service. With a foundation in good and clear communication as well as a positive approach, your task is to create calm and security for users, regardless of the situation. Furthermore, you will provide support and create conditions for good contact with important connections for the individual. Within the internal organization, you will primarily collaborate with other support pedagogues, support assistants, and the section manager to continuously develop the service and achieve set goals. The core mission involves daily support and guidance for users based on a pedagogical and practical approach in their engagement. The aim is for users to achieve increased independence and realize the highest possible quality and participation in their daily activities. As a support pedagogue, you will be placed in one of the daily activities groups but will also serve as a pedagogical resource for the entire operation and for daily activities as a whole. With us, you will have the chance to contribute your expertise, develop working methods, and create a safe and meaningful everyday life for users. Qualifications For the role of support pedagogue, we are looking for someone who has: - Education as a support pedagogue (400 YH); other post-secondary vocational training (minimum 200 YH) or higher education (minimum 60 credits) in a relevant field such as pedagogy, psychiatry, behavioral science, or social work. - Experience in support for individuals with disabilities (LSS), having worked with people with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or mental health issues. Through your experience, you can demonstrate that you work safely and methodically with low-arousal approaches, clear pedagogical methods, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). - Good computer skills and experience with documentation. - Strong ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish due to interaction and social documentation. - A valid B driver's license for manual transmission vehicles. We value good self-awareness, confidence, responsiveness, responsibility, and the ability to collaborate well with everyone you meet. You are flexible, open, and see opportunities instead of obstacles. You use your analytical skills and strive to improve the service for our users. Before an employment offer is made, an acceptable extract from the police criminal record must be presented along with identification documents. Working hours Working hours: daytime Monday to Friday, 100%. Other Union contacts: http://www.trelleborg.se/facket Please note that we have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with qualification and selection questions. This is to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for those applying for jobs with us. Your responses will be an important part of our selection process. 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