Disability support worker

In the Lapland welfare area, you will join a close-knit team where work is carried out without regard to titles and with shared commitment. The region’s unique nature and opportunities for career development create a meaningful work life. We offer space and support for a path that fits you. Welcome to join our team in the disability services. The role involves both housing support services in Sallа at TupasWillan daytime activity unit and weekly travel to Myllytupa housing support units in Kemijärvi. As a disability support worker you will participate in planning, implementation and development of unit activities and customer guidance. You will act as a social welfare expert in multi-disciplinary customer situations and contribute to the drafting of various implementation plans as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position is day work. What you will find from us: meaningful work in Lapland’s largest and most versatile workplace; responsibility and freedom to develop your own job description and career; support from the team and supervisor. A supportive community where colleague support is close each day, and an open culture that values every voice. The ability to combine work and life so that after work you can enjoy nature right at your doorstep. What is required from you: a driving licence and access to your own car; hygiene passport and health statement regarding salmonella; good Finnish language skills, both written and spoken. Our expectations: we value rehabilitation-focused approaches, experience related to disability services, and a proactive, collaborative, independent and responsible work attitude. We want you to be yourself and bring an enthusiastic mindset, willingness to develop yourself and tackle new challenges. Education: you must be a licensed professional in social work, gerontology or rehabilitation guiding. The employment conditions follow the SOTE contract; a 6-month trial period applies. Vaccination protection follows health and communicable disease law requirements. Apply via the Kuntarekry site by 10.9.2026 at 15:00. When filling the position, we prioritise workers who are currently laid off from Lapin hyvinvointialue, if they meet the qualifications.