The City of Hafnarfjörður is looking to hire energetic and enthusiastic staff for summer relief positions at a home for people with disabilities, located in Arnarhraun, Hafnarfjörður. 

A varied and exciting position is available in shift work. The position is 80-100% or by arrangement, and the successful candidate must be able to work morning, evening, night and weekend shifts. Work is carried out in accordance with the philosophy Servant leadership. 

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Providing residents with support with activities of daily living, housekeeping and daily tasks as appropriate and as required.
• To be vigilant regarding the residents' mental and physical well-being.
• Adhere to service plans and procedures
• Support residents to participate in the community
• Other tasks as per the job description 

Competency requirements:

• Experience in similar roles is an advantage.
• Interest in the affairs of disabled people
• Knowledge of the Servant Leadership philosophy is an advantage.
• Service-mindedness and positivity at work
• Skills in human communication are essential.
• Initiative and conscientiousness
• Independent working methods and flexibility in work

• Knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement, A2 language level. 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 role is provided by Áróra Huld Bjarnadóttir, Director, on 585-5769 or at the email address. arorab@hafnarfjordur.is 

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

The application deadline is 22 March 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.