Social Workers for the Investigation Unit BoU

At Norrtälje Municipality, we are proud to be part of the democratic foundation of society and to be part of our residents' important everyday lives. With our broad operations, knowledge, and experience, we share a common drive – we want to help people and opportunities to grow. We take pride in each other and how we enrich the lives of our residents together.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Norrtälje Municipality is now looking for two dedicated social workers for the Investigation Unit BoU, and we would love to have you on our journey!

About the Position

Are you a social worker and want to be part of our journey that we believe will benefit both our work environment and the service to the municipality's residents? We are currently looking for two new colleagues as social workers for the investigation unit in Norrtälje.

In 2022, the unit was expanded with 8 full-time positions to match the municipality's rapidly growing population, and in connection with that, we also implemented the Mölndal Model. The model means that three groups with their own group leader work on a rolling six-week schedule. One group works closely with the reception unit for two weeks and receives initiated investigations to be able to work at a calmer pace with their cases for the remaining four weeks. The model has resulted in faster change processes in the families we meet and a significant reduction in the number of investigation days.

About the Workplace

The Investigation Unit for Children and Youth consists of 24 social workers, 3 group leaders, and I, Maria Biemann, as the unit manager. The workgroup has good cooperation, a high level of openness, and we have high ceilings. We support and help each other in assessments and decisions. As a social worker, in addition to regular case discussions and case reviews with your group leader, you will have continuous external supervision.

It is important for us to take care of those who start working with us. As a new employee, you will receive an introduction tailored to your needs and conditions, as well as a special mentor who guides you in your work. We are committed to ensuring that employees in the investigation unit have a good working environment and encourage recovery and reflection time.

We also offer:

• A large administrative support
• We have a fantastic placement coordinator who provides us with great relief
• Good processes - we do not let cases stay on the same desk throughout the handling
• Close contact with group leaders
• Continuous further education, including learning breakfasts, legal breakfasts, and supervision
• Annual working hours, which means flexible working hours
• Possibility for remote work
• If you are newly recruited in Norrtälje Municipality, you may be able to rent housing at Campus Roslagen.

Job Description

In your role as a social worker within the investigation unit for children and youth, you create trust and good relationships with the children being investigated and their families, colleagues in the group, and partners. All based on the child's specific needs. Together with colleagues, you will perform the tasks traditionally assigned to investigations for children and youth. You will primarily work based on the legislation SoL and LVU. You will investigate and assess cases based on risk and protective factors in accordance with the BBIC structure. You will work in a group with both junior and experienced social workers where we focus on providing each other with collegial support in social work. We place great importance on transparency and integrity, as well as ensuring that children and youth and their families feel involved in the investigation process.

Qualifications

For the position of social worker, a degree in social work is required. It is advantageous if you also have training in BBIC, Signs and Safety, and experience in Motivational Interviewing.

We appreciate if you as a person have the following abilities:

• You take initiative and see opportunities
• You enjoy collaborating with others
• You are structured while being flexible
• You express yourself well in speech and writing

To succeed in the role, we see that you have a clear commitment to social work. The role requires a brave and independent person who has the ability to see the big picture and continuously works to develop the operations and meet the goals. Personal qualities weigh heavily for this position. We would like you to easily understand and empathize with others' feelings and behaviors. Furthermore, it is important that you are secure and strong in yourself, resilient to stress, and that in acute situations you have the ability to act calmly, composed, and independently. Humor, flexibility, and humility are qualities we value highly. We want you to have a clear child perspective in your work and to support the approach of working closely in collaboration with the child and its network. We seek you who have the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

Employment Type

Permanent. A probationary period may apply.

Selection and interviews will take place continuously during the advertising period.

About Us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where proximity to magnificent nature and urban pulse is always within reach. Here, we are over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure that our more than 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving community.

Here, we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy while we develop Norrtälje Municipality together. Please read more about our values: The Resident First - Everyone's Equal Value - High Expectations and Our Vision: Global Lifestyle – Local Life.

We offer smaller rental apartments during the first year of your new employment – so that you can take your time to find your dream home. Proximity to Stockholm, Uppsala, Arlanda, and Kapellskär means that the rest of the world is always within reach. Norrtälje Municipality is part of the Finnish administrative area, and we welcome applicants who speak Finnish or any of the minority languages or other languages.

Application documents for this position are considered public documents that we may disclose upon request.

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