Social Worker with Police in Eskilstuna

Do you have experience in public authority operations and collaboration? We are looking for someone who wants to work in an exciting new assignment in Eskilstuna – “social worker with police”.

In this role, you will be part of the Child and Family Investigation Unit, Unit 2. We handle cases within individual and family care (IFO) targeting children and youth (0-20 years). One of our teams works with young criminals. The unit also includes the placement team, which works with matching all external care within the administration and together with Unit 1 forms two workgroups with joy and a desire for development. We also have two SIG coordinators who work with social intervention groups.

In recent years, the municipality of Eskilstuna has faced a serious situation with multiple shootings and gang-related activities. Social services and police are being tested, and we need to deepen our collaboration to find new ways to help each other in the work of preventing deadly violence. Together, based on the knowledge of our organizations, we will find Eskilstuna's approach to these individuals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will have the opportunity to participate in an assignment aimed at preventing an escalation of crime among children and youth. Since this is a new role, it is important that you feel secure in your position and in the legislation while being comfortable with developing new working methods.

You will collaborate with various authorities and organizations in the municipality and become the spider in the web of cooperation between social services and police. Through daily, practical, and close cooperation, working methods will be found that create conditions to prevent deadly violence and to react early and prevent escalation among children and youth. Therefore, you will be placed at the police station a few days a week.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work or another equivalent education, such as a behavioral science degree with additional training that meets the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare's eligibility requirements for social workers (basic level social work, advanced level social work, social law, administrative law, psychology). You have several years of experience in public authority operations, SoL, LVU for children, and experience working with the target group of children, youth, and young adults. You have experience coordinating and meeting people in crisis. We see it as a positive if you have knowledge of additional languages. Due to travel in the position, a driver's license (B) is required.

We place great importance on your personal qualities. You have a positive outlook, are curious, enjoy providing service, and quickly adapt to new tasks. You have a structured and analytical ability and are used to making decisions based on laws and regulations. To thrive in this assignment, we believe you are flexible, solution-focused, and skilled in communication and collaboration.

Upon employment, you will need to submit a criminal record extract.

Warm welcome with your application!

The municipality of Eskilstuna has removed the personal letter from the application process. We do this to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers to the selection questions will be an important part of our selection work. Here you can read more about the background to the decision: link (https://jobb.eskilstuna.se/personligt-brev)

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The Social Administration is responsible for creating social security for children, youth, and adults. The goal is to work towards achieving social sustainability. Within the Social Administration, qualified and well-developed social work is conducted. The administration's work includes both public authority operations and treatment and supportive measures for children, youth, adults, and families.

Do you want to help lead the way?

We offer a workplace that leads the way in one of Sweden's most sustainable municipalities. Together with competent and committed employees, you will help develop Eskilstuna through good sustainable meetings, guidance, and service. Through active and courageous employee engagement and a trusting and committed leadership, you will help drive change. You make a difference for people every day.

We welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to all.

The majority of all permanent employees in Eskilstuna municipality are placed in crisis readiness. If your position is affected, you will be informed during the recruitment process. This means you have an obligation to serve within the municipality even during heightened readiness.

During the interview, you will need to verify your citizenship. You can do this with a passport or a personal certificate along with an ID. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must show that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, which is required under the Aliens Ordinance.

We ask you to apply for the position via the link in this ad. It is important that you are careful when filling out your application as it forms the basis for our selection.

If you have a protected identity, you can apply by submitting your application in writing or delivering it to our reception at Alva Myrdals Gata 3 D. Mark your application with the Recruitment Unit and the reference number of the ad.