Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire a motivated employee to work in a home service for people with disabilities.

The philosophy of service-led guidance is followed, with an emphasis on residents feeling well in a comfortable and safe environment.

An exciting and varied opportunity for shift work is available. This is a 80–100% position. The successful candidate must be able to work days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Providing service users with support with activities of daily living
• Adhere to service plans and procedures
• Encourage residents to participate in the community and in leisure activities.
• Have fun at work and be a role model for others
• General household chores
• Communication with various service providers
• Other duties as described in the job description 

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience in a similar role 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
• Good computer skills 
• Driving licence a condition
• Independent working methods and flexibility in work
• Physical ability to carry out tasks in the workplace 

It is desirable to be 20 years of age, but a clean criminal record is a requirement.

The application should be accompanied by a detailed CV and a covering letter.  

Further information about the role is provided by Hrund Brynjólfsdóttir, Head Occupational Therapist, at the email address hrundb@hafnarfjordur.is or Thelma Rut Ragnarsdóttir, Head of Department, on 585-5720.

The salary is in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Staff Association of Hafnarfjörður.

The application deadline is 9 July 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.