The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is seeking to hire a capable member of staff for a residential unit for people with disabilities, which is centrally located in the town. Working according to an ideology Servant leadership.

This is a varied and exciting future 60% shift-work position.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Providing residents with support with activities of daily living
• Follow service plans and procedures
• Enable residents to participate in social activities and participation in the community
• Doing the housework
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience in similar roles is desirable.
• Interest in the affairs of disabled people
• Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement, A2 language level. ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
• Service-mindedness and positivity at work
• Interpersonal skills
• Initiative and conscientiousness
• Independent working methods and flexibility in work
• Physical ability to carry out tasks in the workplace

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

Further information about the role is provided by Áróra Huld Bjarnadóttir, Director, on telephone: 585-5769, email: arorab@hafnarfjordur.is

Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Staff Association of Hafnarfjörður Municipality.

Application deadline: 14 October 2026. 

The application should be accompanied by a detailed CV.

VAttention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and for the city's workplaces to reflect the diversity of the community.