Hafnarfjörður is seeking to hire an occupational therapist for a short-term stay for disabled young people, located in the Setbergshverfi district. The successful candidate will be required to start on 15 May or by arrangement.

The job share is 80-90% and the work is in shifts; the successful candidate must be able to work mornings, evenings and weekends. The work is carried out according to a set philosophy. Servant leadership.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Implements the role and objectives of the post
• Responsible for planning, coordination, budgeting, reporting, information dissemination, advice, education and communication with other organisations.
• To promote the functionality, welfare and well-being of service users, to strive to increase the quality of life and independence of disabled people and to promote their empowerment.
• Implement and monitor service plans as well as the work plan.
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Occupational therapist education and professional licence as an occupational therapist.
• Experience of organising professional work in the field of occupational therapy is desirable.
• Collaboration and organisational skills
• Initiative, conscientiousness, interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong service-mindedness
• Physical ability to carry out tasks in the workplace   
• Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement, A2 language level. ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

The applicant must have a clean criminal record.

Further information about the post is provided by Hrönn Harðardóttir, Head Occupational Therapist, on telephone: 565-2545, email: hronnha@hafnarfjordur.is

The application deadline is 22 March 2026.

The application must be accompanied by a detailed CV and a licence certificate.

Salary is in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Association of Occupational Therapists of Iceland.

Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.