Leisure-time Assistant

This is a paid, fixed-term position for Helsinki residents who are unemployed job seekers. The role is to work with older people across Roihuvuoren Senior Center units, including daily activity support, assistance in hobbies and everyday movement, small group activities, outdoor activities, and companionship. The job requires initiative, flexibility and teamwork, and physical fitness due to tasks such as standing, assisting wheelchair users and multi-shift weekend work. The workplace supports a balanced work-life arrangement with training opportunities, housing options through Aurora House, Epassi Flex benefits (including sport, culture, commuting and well-being) and lunch benefits. Knowledge of Finnish is required (spoken good and written satisfactory). A police background check for working with the elderly is required, and a tuberculosis clearance as per health regulations. Eligibility criteria include unemployment status and other stated conditions. Salary is 2374.09 EUR per month, starting according to a subsidy decision for 7 months.