Summer staff at a service centre for disabled people – Drekavellir

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Application deadline from: 23.03.2026

Application deadline: 07.04.2026

Contact: Berglind Brynjarsdóttir

Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire dynamic staff for a rewarding role at a home for people with disabilities, located in Völlunum. The work is based on the Servant-Leadership philosophy. 

Spennandi og skemmtilegt starf, með fjölbreyttum verkefnum í vaktavinnu. Viðkomandi þarf að geta unnið morgun, kvöld, nætur og helgarvaktir. Við erum að leita að starfsfólki í tímabundið starf í sumar, með möguleika á fastráðningu í haust. Við leitum eftir starfsfólki sem getur hafið störf í byrjun júní. Starfshlutfall er 80 – 100 % starf í vaktavinnu. 

Key responsibilities and duties: 

  • Providing residents with support with activities of daily living 
  • Have fun at work, be a role model for others and show initiative. 
  • Adhere to service plans and procedures 
  • Encourage residents to participate in the community and in leisure activities. 
  • General household chores 
  • Communication with various service providers 
  • Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior. 

Competency requirements:

  • Experience in similar roles is desirable. 
  • Interest in the affairs of disabled people 
  • Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement. 
  • Service-mindedness and positivity at work 
  • Interpersonal skills 
  • Initiative and conscientiousness 
  • Good computer skills 
  • The job requires good physical fitness.  
  • Driving licence a condition  

The condition is that the person has reached the age of 20 and has a clean criminal record. 

The application should be accompanied by a detailed CV.  

Further information about the position: Berglind Brynjarsdóttir, Director, telephone: 544-2360, email: berglindbr@hafnarfjordur.is eða Gunnar Óli Gústafsson deildarstjóri, netfang: gunnarg@hafnarfjordur.is

Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.

Umsóknarfrestur er til og með 7.apríl 2026.

In accordance with the equality policy of Hafnarfjörður, both men and women are encouraged to apply for the post. 

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