Do you want to have a positive impact on people's lives?

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to be a specialist at Læk, a sanctuary for individuals with mental health challenges. The aim of Læk is to reduce social isolation and improve quality of life. An exciting and rewarding role with a variety of tasks is on offer.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Engage visitors on their own terms / a varied project
• Striving to improve quality of life and promote empowerment
• Reception of guests at Lækjar
• Help in the kitchen
• Health promotion, outdoor activities and creativity
• Health promotion for guests
• Take care of designing and creating new courses.
• Other tasks as per the job description

Educational and competency requirements: 

• A university degree (B.A./B.S.) in a recognised subject relevant to the role, such as psychology, education, occupational therapy, social work, leisure studies, or developmental education.
• Experience of working and communicating with people with mental disabilities is desirable.
• Interest in the subject
• Initiative and positivity in communication and work
• Interpersonal skills, initiative and a willingness to collaborate
• Imagination
• An interest in creative work is an advantage, and knowledge or experience of pottery and/or the use of a pottery kiln is particularly welcome, but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and to respond to changing circumstances
• Knowledge of Icelandic

A clean criminal record is a condition. 

Information about the job is provided by Brynja Rut Vilhjálmsdóttir, telephone: 664-5746 or 585-5770, or by email: brynjarut@hafnarfjordur.is

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

The application deadline is 28 October 2026.

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.