Foster Home Inspector at the City of Stockholm

Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. We are now looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

The Social Administration of the City of Stockholm has an overarching and coordinating role for social services related to individual and family care and the area of disabilities. Here, good conditions are created to meet residents in need of social services support. In close collaboration with the district administrations, we contribute to a modern, digital, legally secure, equal, and knowledge-based social service, and we have a strong focus on development. Within the administration, a wide range of support measures are offered to the city's residents, and the offerings change based on the needs of Stockholmers and the wishes of the district administrations. The work often takes place in close cooperation with other authorities, civil society, and the business community. The Social Administration is also responsible for the city's serving and tobacco permits and conducts supervision.

Welcome to us

The area of emergency and foster homes as well as short-term stays is part of the Social Administration's department for social support and is a city-wide resource that provides services related to children and young people who are placed, as well as support to emergency and foster homes.

As of January 1, 2025, the area consists of five units, two of which focus on emergency and foster homes, and three operate with decisions on short-term stays. The unit you are applying to with this advertisement focuses on recruitment, training, and placement of emergency and foster homes.

In 2025, the operation will develop support after office hours for emergency and foster homes. The assignment means that you will work with support for the city's emergency and foster homes and be part of the area's readiness after office hours and on weekends, according to a schedule.

As one of our foster home inspectors is developing within the operation, we are now looking for a new colleague for the Stockholm City emergency home operation!

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and finds it important to provide support and guidance to our emergency homes with the goal that placed children and young people will have good conditions for favorable development.

We offer

A workplace that is in constant development and where you will be part of a workgroup with extensive experience in investigating and guiding emergency homes, led by a group leader.

We also offer you:

• group supervision with an external supervisor
• wellness allowance
• flexible working hours
• winter and summer working hours
• possibility for vacation exchange

Please read more about our benefits here:  Employee Benefits - City of Stockholm (jobba.stockholm)

Your workplace is located in Farsta center, close to the subway.

Your role

As a foster home inspector, your responsibility is to guide and support our emergency homes. The work often takes place in the families' homes. You handle inquiries from the district administrations via phone and email and match children with suitable emergency homes. The best interests of the child are always your top priority, and you are service-oriented.

You base your work on the legislation and the knowledge support available and value evidence-based practice. The role also includes participating in the investigation of our emergency homes, close collaboration with responsible social workers from the districts, documenting according to practice, recruiting new emergency homes, training, and contributing ideas for further education for the emergency homes. We are constantly developing the operation, and you will work with your colleagues to drive development forward.

You will be part of the area's readiness - support after office hours and weekends, according to a schedule - to our emergency and foster homes in the City of Stockholm.

Your skills and experience

The work as a foster home inspector requires that you have the ability and enjoy independently and systematically planning, organizing, and prioritizing your work well. You thrive on working together with colleagues and being part of a team. You are comfortable handling rapid changes and finding creative solutions on short notice. You are service-oriented, enjoy collaborating with other professionals, and can relate to others in a sensitive manner. You show understanding and respect for people's different backgrounds, cultures, and group affiliations. You have a systemic approach in your work with families.

For this position, you must have:

• a degree in social work
• at least three years of current experience in public authority operations within social services, in the area of children and young people
• good knowledge of the needs of placed children
• experience in work, support, and guidance for emergency and/or foster homes
• good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• driver's license (B).

It is an advantage if you have:

• work experience from the City of Stockholm
• training and experience in investigating foster homes
• supervisor training with a focus on foster homes
• basic training as a course leader of "A Home to Grow In".
• training and/or experience in parent-supportive conversations

Other

Travel in the job may occur. A driver's license (B) is required.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

In connection with employment, you will be asked to provide a record from the police's criminal register.

We hope we have sparked your interest and that you want to become one of us!

Warm welcome with your application!

The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competence and thus counteracting discrimination.