Short-term stays are for disabled young people who stay for varying lengths of time. The aim and purpose of a short-term stay is to provide young people and their families with support with their daily tasks.

A varied and exciting job opportunity is available on a shift pattern. The position is 80-100% (TP3T). This involves working shifts, including mornings, evenings, nights and weekends. The work is based on the Servant-Leadership philosophy. The appointment is from 1 September 2026.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Providing service users with support with activities of daily living
• Follow plans and procedures
• Striving to enhance the quality of life and independence of disabled people and to promote their empowerment.
• General household chores
• Have fun at work and be a role model for others
• Other duties as described in the job description 

Educational and Competency Requirements:

• Experience in a comparable role
• Interest in the affairs of disabled people
• Service-mindedness and positivity at work
• Interpersonal skills
• Initiative and conscientiousness
• Independent working methods and flexibility in work
• Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement, A2 language standard ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)
• 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 post is available from Hildur Harðardóttir, Head Occupational Therapist, on: 565-2545, email: hildurh@hafnarfjordur.is

Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities and the relevant trade union.

The application deadline is 12 July 2026.

The application should be accompanied by a detailed CV.  

Attention is drawn to the City of Hafnarfjörður's policy to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city, so that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.