Working in housing services for people with disabilities
Our housing services include 36 different housing units scattered across Western Uusimaa. Over 500 social and health care professionals work within these units in various roles. Join us!
Diverse and meaningful work in housing services
“I started working at Enäranta group home in 2019. I had previously been working at a day care centre for a long time, but I yearned for change and to learn something new. On a trade union cruise, I met practical nurses who worked with people with intellectual disabilities. They were very enthusiastic about their line of work and enticed me to join. Since then, I have been working here and would not consider switching anymore. The task of an instructor is to support, guide, and teach skills that clients need to cope with everyday tasks and life in general. In this activity unit, the work is not care-oriented. Instead, we encourage clients to do things themselves and learn how to manage various daily chores. Our job is to enable our clients to lead a diverse and wholesome daily life. Part of this includes going to different events and locations with the clients, or simply being out among people, doing fun and ordinary things. We also provide help and support in clients’ interpersonal matters. " – Noora Kallela, instructor
Different types of housing units across Western Uusimaa
Our housing units range from round-the-clock housing and supported housing to units designed for short-term care or coaching. Our clients are persons with disabilities, who have different kinds of assistance needs. To support their daily living, we provide them with client-oriented services tailored to meet each person’s individual needs. Our goal is to enable each client to lead a life that resonates with their unique personality and aspirations.
Round-the-clock housing units
We have round-the-clock housing units for children, young people, and adults.
- In Espoo: Maininkikoti, Ingaksenmäki group homes Apilatalo, Jänismäki and Käpälämäki, Hansakallio group homes Masto, Styyrpuuri, and Vantti.
- In Hanko: Fyrens serviceenhet
- In Karkkila: Group homes Iltatuuli and Tuulenpesä
- In Kauniainen: Group homes Grani, Granboendet and Grankulla boendet
- In Kirkkonummi: Amandantie group homes Auringonvalo and Ruusupelto, Kyrkslätts boende
- In Lohja: Myllykallio, Allikoti, Ettan, Hemma, Jekkula, Kaneli, Kotipesä, Muskotti, Toivola
- In Raseborg, for children: Barnboendet Humlan
- In Raseborg, for adults: Brogränds boende, Cylindergränds boende, Flemingsgatans serviceenhet, Kvarnens boende, Österby boende, Dagtek boende, Lakkamaa and Mäntynummi housing units
- In Vihti: Aurinko and Kaisla group homes at the Enäranta housing unit; Katinkulma, Rillikoti, and Seniorputti group homes
Supported housing units
In supported housing services, the instructor visits the resident’s home at individually agreed times. The support can also be carried out over the phone or through a video call. The instructor assists the resident in tasks such as home chores or errands outside the home, depending on individual needs.
- In Espoo: Hansakallio housing unit
- In Hanko: Fyrens service unit
- In Karkkila: Karhunkorpi detached housing
- In Kauniainen: Grani, Granboet, and Grankulla stödboende
- In Kirkkonummi: Unelma and Ystävyyden koti, Kyrkslätts stödboende
- In Lohja: Neilikka
- In Raseborg: Flemingsgatan service unit (Flemingsgatans boende, Ladugårdsgatans boende), Novis boendeståd, Kvarnens boende, Lakkamaa housing unit
- In Vihti: Enäranta detached housing
Units for short-term care or coaching
- In Kirkkonummi: Kyrkslätts korttidsvård
- In Lohja: Toivola unit for short-term care
- In Raseborg: Dagtek korttidsvård, Dagtek boende (lovvård Musslan), Flemingsgatans stödboende
- In Vihti: The Lilliputti unit for short-term care for children and young people
An open and encouraging approach
Regarding our primary mission, we adhere to the shared vision of the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County. Namely, that our main tasks are to promote the wellbeing and safety of our residents, to organise and renew services in a sustainable manner, and to work together to build a desirable and thriving work community — achieving the best results through cooperation.
In housing services, we provide responsible, resident-oriented services tailored to meet each person’s individual needs. Our goal is to enable each resident to lead a life that resonates with their unique personality and aspirations. Our services comply with social and health care legislation, operational principles, and up-to-date guidelines.
We want our employees to feel good, to develop their expertise and professional skills, and to find joy in their work. The Wellbeing Services County’s employees are our most vital resource. In our work communities, we value the skills of everyone, and we are not afraid to confront difficult situations in order to resolve them. Together, we are creating a modern, evolving, and compassionate work atmosphere. Wellbeing at work is a collective matter, which we all must work for while encouraging each other. We encourage all employees to develop and maintain their skills and knowledge. Engaging in respectful dialogue and professionalism applies to all members of the work community.