Substitute staff sought, Samstyrken, Østervang in Varde

Do you want a meaningful job where you make a difference – and become part of a strong work community?

Are you on a gap year, a student or looking for a flexible job where you get both responsibility, experience and the opportunity to make a difference for other people?

Do you want to work with people, build good relationships and contribute to the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities?

Then it may be you we are looking for on the Østervang team!

With us you get more than a temporary job. You become part of an engaged work community where we help each other, share our knowledge and go the extra mile – for the citizens and for each other. We have a high level of professionalism, good humor and a daily life where no day is day the same.

Who are we?

Samstyrken, Østervang department, is the Municipality of Varde's specialized residential facility for 15 adults with permanently reduced physical and mental functioning.

Our core task is to create the best conditions for each resident to live a meaningful life with high quality of life, as much self-determination as possible and influence over their own daily life.

The work consists of relational work, support in daily life, care tasks and practical tasks. We meet the residents with presence, respect and professionalism and base our approach on each individual's needs and wishes.

Who are you?

You do not need to have a pedagogical education or experience in the field. The most important is that you want to work with people, are curious about the task and have the courage to learn. You should also be prepared that the job includes care and practical tasks.

We imagine that you

• Meet other people with respect, presence and good humor.
• Want to create safety and good relationships.
• Are engaged, responsible and take initiative.
• Are prepared to help with care, support and practical tasks in the residents' daily life.
• Can stay calm and maintain overview – even when everyday life becomes challenging.
• Are flexible and have the possibility to work day, evening, night, weekends and on holidays.
• Are curious to learn new things and develop yourself both professionally and personally.
• Want to be a good colleague and contribute actively to the community.

Some of our residents have complex needs and particular challenges. Therefore it is important that you are mature, can take responsibility and understand the importance of structure, predictability and safety in the residents' daily life.

What do you get with us?

We know that good onboarding and good colleagues are crucial to succeed in the job. Therefore you can look forward to:

• A thorough introduction and training, so you feel confident in the tasks.
• Colleagues who welcome you and stand ready with help and sparring.
• Professional sparring and the opportunity to participate in temporary worker meetings.
• Valuable experience with care, nursing, relational work and pedagogical practice.
• An versatile everyday life with both responsibility, presence, experiences and lots of laughs.
• Opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• A work community where you are seen, valued and have meaning.

We are a team – and you can feel it.

At Østervang you won’t be alone with the task. We believe that good colleagues, trust, humor and professional sparring help create a workplace where both staff and residents thrive.

We make an effort for each other – and we look forward to having you join the team.

Have we sparked your interest?

We would really like to hear from you!

You are very welcome to contact us if you want to hear more about the job, our professional approach or daily life at Østervang.

Tina Jørgensen: 20 58 70 09

Read more about us at www.samstyrken.dk.

Salaries and terms of employment follow the applicable collective agreement. Samstyrken has smoke-free working hours.

We look forward to meeting you – and perhaps welcoming you as our new colleague at Østervang!