Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire cheerful and enthusiastic staff for a short-term stay for children with disabilities. The position is 60-70% full-time on a shift basis, and the successful candidate must be able to work morning, evening, night and weekend shifts, every other weekend.  The successful candidate must be able to start work on 1 October.

The ideology is followed. Servant leadership. 

Short-term care is for disabled children and young people, and the length of their stay varies. The purpose of short-term care is to provide support to children and their families. During their stay, the children and young people receive help with their daily tasks, and enjoy care and recreational activities. 

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Assisting disabled children with activities of daily living and care
• Organise activities and engage children and young people in various leisure activities. 
• Communication with parents
• General household chores
• Other tasks as per the job description

Competency requirements:

• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• A sincere interest in the affairs of disabled children
• Important qualities are flexibility, conscientiousness, tact and a positive attitude.
• Imagination
• Interpersonal skills
• Icelandic proficiency A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• The job requires good physical fitness.

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

Further information about the role is available from Þorsteinn Már Bogason, thorsteinnmb@hafnarfjordur.is

The application deadline is 21 July 2026.

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

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.