Preventive Parent Supporter at the Social Administration Nordost

The Social Administration Nordost works to provide residents in northeastern Gothenburg with equal and effective welfare, enabling them to live safe and independent lives. The administration provides support to individuals and families according to the Social Services Act. We also offer activities and meeting places that can provide children and young people with a meaningful leisure time. Additionally, the administration actively works with crisis support, safety issues, community life, public health, and contacts with residents and civil society.

Welcome to a vibrant administration in a dynamic urban area - here we work for community and openness with a focus on those we serve!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Unit for Collaboration and Early Interventions in the Social Administration Nordost is seeking a preventive parent supporter for a one-year temporary position during parental leave. There are possibilities for extension as the unit is likely to expand.

The unit consists of a unit manager and 13 employees who work in various ways with parent-supporting interventions within the framework of a family-centered approach.

You will work with both expectant parents and parents with children aged 0-6 years; the age range may also include parents with older children to some extent. You will primarily be linked to the Family Center in Bergsjön, but the work may also involve developing new methods to reach more parents in the area outside the walls of the family center.

The work involves having advisory and supportive conversations with parents, guiding families to other services, conducting parent courses (such as ABC and the Safety Circle), and working outreach in the area. In the unit, we work with interventions without needs assessment. To improve the living conditions for children, you will contribute to strengthening the relationships between children and parents.

The working hours are mainly during the day, but some afternoon and evening work will also be relevant.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is a social worker or has another higher education degree that the employer deems relevant. We prefer that you have experience and knowledge of the social services' work with children and families. You should have a systemic perspective on children, families, and the networks surrounding the child. It is advantageous if you have further training in systemic family work or other education in the field of children and families.

It is a plus if you are a trained course leader in ABC parent meetings and/or the Safety Circle, as these are methods we already work with. It is also advantageous if you have knowledge of the Nordost urban area. You should also have experience and competence in working with both expectant parents and parents with children aged 0-6 years; the age range may also include parents with older children to some extent.

Many actors can be involved in the work with parents and families, and we place great importance on your ability to collaborate both internally and externally. By being interested and creating understanding for others, you contribute to a respectful work environment. You listen to others and are open to changing your approach, and you try to see solutions instead of obstacles. You put the user's perspective at the center and have an open and positive attitude.

Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application today!

OTHER

For positions that involve direct and regular contact with children under 18 years, you need to present a valid extract from the criminal record before you start working with us. The extract is ordered directly from the Police's website here (https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623).

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The City of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest employers. Our mission is to create a good everyday life for the residents, visitors, and businesses of Gothenburg. As an employee of the city, you have a secure employment with many career paths where you can engage in interesting and meaningful tasks. The City of Gothenburg actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to counteract discrimination.

The urban area has good communications and proximity to Gothenburg's center. Here, there are unique natural areas and varied buildings where development, renewal, and expansion occur in many areas. The structure of the urban area and the diversity among residents and employees make working with us developing and educational. As an employee with us, you make an important contribution to making Nordost an attractive area to live, work, and reside in. Through your work, you help develop the city together with others. Do you want to be a part of this?