An ambitious specialist is sought for a future position at a home for people with disabilities.

The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is seeking to hire an ambitious specialist for a home for people with disabilities for a varied and exciting role. The position is 80-100% and the successful candidate must be available to work all types of shifts. The work is carried out in accordance with a specific philosophy. Servant leadership and the position is vacant from 1 August 2026.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Working on the creation of service and individual plans in consultation with the user, and their review.
• Performs professional duties in collaboration and consultation with service users and the manager.
• Participates in training and professional support for staff in their daily work.
• Enables service users to participate in the community.
• To provide service users with personalised, individual support in their daily lives.
• General household chores
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.  

Educational and competency requirements:

• A university degree (B.A./B.S.) in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Education, Physiotherapy, or another recognised discipline relevant to the role.
• Experience of working with disabled people is desirable.
• Experience in project management or project support is an advantage.
• Interest in the affairs of disabled people.
• Collaboration and organisational skills.
• Independent work.
• Conscientiousness, patience and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong service-mindedness
• Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement.

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

For further information about the role, please contact Áróra Huld Bjarnadóttir, Director, on 585-5769 or at arorab@hafnarfjordur.is.

Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and BHM.

The application deadline is 14 May 2026.

The application should be accompanied by a detailed CV.

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.