Do you want to help make a difference in Denmark's first dementia town? Bryghus Nord in Svendborg is looking for social and health assistants and social and health helpers for day shifts.

Imagine a workplace where professionalism, presence and humanity go hand in hand.

Where we see the person behind dementia, and where we every day work to create a safe, dignified and meaningful everyday life for our citizens.

Do you want to use your professional skills, make a difference and become part of a strong work community? Then we would love to hear from you!

About Bryghus Nord

We work from a shared vision to create the best framework for people with dementia.

That means that we

• See the individual and base on the citizen's wishes, habits and life history.
• Tailor care and nursing to the individual's needs and resources.
• Work rehabilitatively and with a focus on the citizen's self-determination and quality of life.
• Develop our professional skills and competencies through ongoing learning.
• See relatives as a natural and important part of everyday life.

A workplace with ambitions for the dementia field

As part of Denmark's first Dementia City, we have ambitions to create an environment where people with dementia can live a life with as much self-determination, quality of life and participation in communities as possible.

We are curious about how we, through our approach, communication and interior design, can create the best conditions for the individual citizen.

Here there is room to think anew, share ideas and help develop the dementia professional practice.

About the job – a meaningful daily life

As part of the day shift you become an important partner in creating calm, safety and good experiences for our citizens.

Your tasks will include

• To create safe and home-like environments for the citizens
• To work rehabilitatively based on the individual citizen's resources
• To perform personal care and nursing
• To carry out nursing tasks within your competencies
• To ensure relevant documentation
• To actively contribute to the interdisciplinary collaboration
• To help create activities and initiatives that give life and joy in daily life

Whether you are a Social and Health Assistant or a Social and Health Helper, you will play an important role in the citizens' daily lives. We work closely across professional groups and actively use each other's competencies.

Who are you?

We imagine that you

• Can see the person behind the illness and meet the citizen with respect and curiosity
• Have an interest in the dementia field and preferably experience with dementia
• Can remain calm and keep an overview – even when daily life is unpredictable
• Thrive in interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute actively to the community
• Are flexible and take responsibility for the tasks that arise during the shift
• Place integrity high – in the meeting with citizens, relatives and colleagues
• Have humor, drive and a desire to contribute to a good working day
• Have a desire to learn new things and develop professionally

What can we offer you?

With us you become part of an interdisciplinary staff group with extensive experience, high professionalism and room for diversity.

We offer you

• Committed and welcoming colleagues who help each other
• A workplace where we talk to each other – and not about each other
• A workplace with good humor and room for laughter
• Professional sparring and opportunity to develop your competences in dementia and nursing
• Visible leadership that is close to daily life
• Trust, responsibility and the opportunity to put your own stamp on how tasks are solved
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and help develop our professional practice

A good start with us

We know how important it is to have a good start at a new workplace. Therefore you will be assigned a fixed mentor during your first 6 months with us.

Your mentor helps you settle into daily life, introduces you to our workflows and professional approaches and is someone you can always seek sparring with along the way.

We want you to feel well prepared for the task, become part of the community and get the best conditions to thrive and develop with us.

We believe that good work communities are created when we use each other's strengths, share our knowledge and lift together.

We take our work seriously – but we do not take ourselves too seriously.

Practical information

• 2 Positions: Social- and health assistants and social- and health helpers for day shift.
• Working hours: The positions are, in principle, 37 hours per week, but we are flexible and try as far as possible to accommodate requests for fewer hours.
• Weekend: Work every other weekend.
• Start: As soon as possible or by agreement.
• Application deadline: 24 November
• Interviews: 26 and 27 November

Salary and terms of employment

Employment takes place according to the applicable collective agreement.

In Svendborg Municipality, the salary for a social- and health assistant lies between 35,268 and 45,496 DKK per month for full-time employment. The amount includes pension, special holiday allowance and fixed allowances. There may also be time-based allowances and other special pays.

Your concrete salary is determined by experience, seniority and competencies and is negotiated with the relevant professional organization.

Have questions – or would you like to visit us?

You are very welcome to contact section manager Pernille Michelsen at phone 62234115.

You are also very welcome to drop by to experience Bryghus Nord and meet us. Call, and we will find a day where you can come inside.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Other information

If you are called in for an interview, please bring contact details for your managers from your two most recent employments. The information is used to obtain references if you are considered for the position.

When employed in positions under the Social and Health directorate, a private criminal record must be submitted.

Svendborg Municipality has a smoke-free working time. It should contribute to a healthy working environment for all employees.

Welcome to Svendborg – the capital of the Archipelago!

Svendborg is surrounded by some of Denmark's most beautiful nature and is located in the middle of the South Funen Archipelago. Here you will find a vibrant town with culture, trade, associations and many opportunities.

We are proud of our city, our communities and the special South Funen charm.

Working in the elderly care sector in Svendborg Municipality

Behind every door you meet a unique person – a person for whom you can make a difference.

We do not have one recipe for the good elderly life. We celebrate diversity and make an effort to meet each person with dignity, respect and presence.

We want to create the best framework for you to perform your work both professionally and meaningfully. You will have the opportunity to use your competences, develop yourself and work with what you are passionate about.

You will become part of a community with good colleagues and a visible leader you can always spar with.