Disability Support Worker

Permanent employment, starting on 9 November 2026. Would you like to help residents live a good life on their own terms? Come and work with us at Maahisentaipaleen Asunnot. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate support worker for our 24-hour supported housing service for people with intellectual disabilities. In the homely and community-oriented environment of Maahisentaipaleen Asunnot, you can genuinely influence residents’ everyday lives and wellbeing. Maahisentaipaleen Asunnot provides 24-hour services mainly for people with severe intellectual disabilities. The support worker’s duties include attending to clients’ individual needs, and our aim is to make everyday life run smoothly, through both its joys and sorrows. Work in our unit is mainly carried out in three shifts. The foundations of our work are high-quality services, active development, and skilled staff who are motivated and enthusiastic about their work. What we expect from you Education in social services or healthcare (for example, practical nurse, Bachelor of Social Services or nurse), or studies in the final stage in a relevant field. Enthusiasm for learning new things and a desire to develop your professional skills. Good workplace skills—we value cooperation and teamwork. An empathetic, client-oriented attitude—you will support our clients’ wellbeing. Vaccination protection under section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act and the tuberculosis health-status assessment under section 55. Registration with Valvira as a protected occupational title professional, or suitable student status. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract before employment begins, as required by the Act on the Supervision of Social Welfare and Health Care (741/2023). Considered an advantage Valid medication permits and a completed hygiene passport. What we offer A good orientation and ongoing support from a skilled team. The opportunity to develop your skills through various training courses before employment begins, for example in self-determination and participation, support signs, the basics of intellectual disabilities, mobile documentation and Domacare training, IMO guidelines, and LOVe. For employment lasting more than three months: occupational health services and health insurance, an Epassi Flex benefit, and a bicycle benefit. Support from a good work community and coffee breaks during the working day. Apply by 8 November 2026. Please send your application soon, as the position may be filled during the application period. Enquiries: unit manager Anna Valkonen or specialist Niina Argillander. The collective agreement for the private social services sector applies to pay and other terms of employment. Pension benefits are in accordance with TyEL.