Would you like to work in Disability Services?
Working in the Disability Services is diverse and rewarding. We offer a wide array of roles to fit your skills. Our units conduct social work for people with disabilities across Western Uusimaa. We also have several units working in housing services as well as in services organising work and daytime activities. Join our team!When you join us, you become part of a community of over 700 social and health care professionals, all focused on providing a broad spectrum of client-oriented services. We provide you with ample opportunities to develop your skills, utilise your creativity, and put your problem-solving capabilities to the test. Your supervisor and team will always be there to support you.
At Disability Services, we work in accordance with the values of the Wellbeing Services County. We prioritise client-oriented services, accessibility, client safety, and quality of services. We foster a workplace culture that is both open and encouraging. Your job satisfaction is important for us.
Are you ready to make a significant and meaningful difference? Do you wish to help people with disabilities in living a life on their own terms, while enhancing their wellbeing and quality of life? Apply now and join our work community!
Housing services
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.
Our housing units range from round-the-clock housing and supported housing to units designed for short-term care or coaching. Our residents are persons with disabilities, who have different kinds of assistance needs. To support their daily living, we provide them with resident-oriented services tailored to meet each person’s individual needs. Our goal is to enable every resident to lead a life that resonates with their unique personality and aspirations.
Working in housing services
“I have previously worked in elderly services, but I wanted some variety. Now, I work in Disability Services at a children's residential unit. The work in Disability Services is well-organised and well-resourced; there is actually time to spend time with the client. When working in Disability Services—and particularly when working with children—we get to see our client’s progress and development, which assures us that we are doing good work. We also have a great team among our colleagues.” –Camilla, Practical Nurse
Day and Work Activities
In day and work activities, we have 13 activity centres in different parts of Western Uusimaa. The unit has approximately 100 social and health care professionals in different positions.
At the activity centres, in the groups for daytime activities, we have diverse range of activities that promote inclusion. The client's wishes, needs and areas of interest are essential premises for the planning of the contents in our activities. From the activity centre, we also carry out work activities and job coaching services in support of the employment of our clients.
Our clients are persons with disabilities, who have different kinds of assistance needs.
Working at the Activity Centre
“In this job, one can contribute a lot of one's own personality and gain a lot in return. Although the work can sometimes be demanding, we have a great team where colleagues support each other. Our supervisor is also very supportive. It has been exciting and rewarding to work in different units. I have also worked in many different roles within the Disability Services: as a carer, instructor, supervisor, and driver. One learns a lot from both colleagues and clients in this job. This job is enriching and absolutely worth doing.” – Sven, Practical Nurse
Social Work for People with Disabilities
The teams in social work for people with disabilities work at five service locations in the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services. However, in our work we move around in our entire area. Our work community consists of around 60 social work professionals, social counsellors and social workers.