Hand in Hand Cooperative is a member-driven organization founded in 1995 for individuals with assistance rights. Our members are located in Skåne, Halland, southern Småland, Västra Götaland, Stockholm, and Jämtland. We have offices in Halmstad, Hässleholm, and Malmö. We support our members with everything from applying for hours with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency/municipality to personnel matters regarding personal assistants. We believe that the work of a personal assistant is one of the most important jobs that exists, as one becomes an opportunity for another person, an opportunity that means they can live their life like everyone else.
Are you reliable, attentive, and enjoy video games? We are now seeking part-time relief staff for a 15-year-old boy with a muscle disease affecting his mobility.
He is a social and smart teenager who enjoys playing video games, hanging out with friends, and living as normal a teenage life as possible. Your task is to provide support in his daily life so that he can do just that.
Work Tasks
As a personal assistant, you will help him with:
- Hygiene and personal care
- Mobility and some training
- Practical everyday support
- Assistance during gaming (e.g., pressing buttons)
Since his voice is weak, it is important that you understand Swedish very well and are attentive to communication nuances.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is calm, confident, and patient
- Adapts easily and can read others well
- Preferably has an interest in video or computer games
- Is a non-smoker
- Considers that the boy is allergic to dogs
- Has a driver's license (requirement)
- Speaks and understands Swedish fluently
Previous experience in assistance is meritorious, but most important is that there is personal chemistry and that you fit into the team around him.
About the Position
You will work as part-time relief staff, with the opportunity to step in when needed - for example, during illness, vacation, or extra shifts.
You will receive thorough introduction and work alongside experienced staff until you feel comfortable in the role.
Application
We recruit on an ongoing basis and will only contact those moving forward to an interview.
Interviews will be held in the boy's home, where you will also meet the family.
Questions or application: Contact Björn at
[email protected]