Social Worker in Kungsör

Kungsör is a calm and safe municipality with nearly 8,700 inhabitants. Kungsör is characterized by a royal history and a uniquely beautiful nature. Central Kungsör is situated on high ground, with buildings extending down towards Lake Mälaren. In the countryside, there is another locality, Valskog. The municipality is constantly growing and changing; we plan, develop, and improve new and existing areas.

Kungsör is located in the middle of Western Mälardalen, with the E20 passing just outside the locality and trains on the Svealandsbanan stopping centrally. You can quickly travel to neighboring municipalities; it takes about 15 minutes to Arboga, Köping, and Eskilstuna, while Västerås and Örebro are within 45 minutes, and Stockholm can be reached in an hour by express train.

In the municipality, we have about 700 employees. Together, we ensure that the important parts of a community function. Everything is close by, and there are great opportunities for you to develop and contribute to creating the future Kungsör.

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We ask you to apply for the position via the link in this ad to facilitate our handling of incoming applications. It is important that you are careful when filling out your application as it will be assessed against other applicants. If you have a protected identity, you should apply by submitting your application in writing or leaving it at our reception at Drottninggatan 34. Mark your application with the HR unit and the reference number of the ad.

To work in our operations, you must have the right to work in Sweden, either through Swedish citizenship or citizenship in an EU/EES country or Switzerland. Alternatively, you must have a valid residence permit and/or work permit or be exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance. We wish for you to confirm your citizenship during the interview.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have decided on recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly ask for no contact from media sellers, recruitment sites, or similar.

Kungsör Municipality strives to offer an attractive workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all. In Kungsör Municipality, we have smoke-free working hours.

About us

The Individual and Family Care is one of three areas within the social administration that actively works for good cooperation both within our area and administration as well as with our partners. The area is divided into two units and includes authority exercise and supportive measures for children and youth, adults, and their families.

We play an important role for all residents who need support through social services and are a workplace that drives development. The goal of all our activities is to conduct high-quality social work based on evidence, continuity, participation, and a holistic view.

The unit's mission is to investigate reports and applications regarding children, youth, and families in a legally secure manner, decide on measures, and follow up on these. Furthermore, the unit is responsible for the recruitment and investigation of contact persons, contact families, and foster homes. This also includes the family law function, which is responsible for the establishment of paternity, investigations regarding adoptions, custody, residence, and visitation on behalf of the district court, as well as assisting parents with collaboration talks and establishing agreements regarding children. In addition to authority exercise, preventive work and family treatment are also part of the unit's mission. This is carried out by the unit's family therapists.

The work in the unit is regulated by social legal legislation, primarily the Administrative Act, the Social Services Act, the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act, the Care of Young Persons Act, the Care of Abusers Act, and the Parental Code.

Job Responsibilities

As a social worker focusing on children, you will conduct preliminary assessments, investigations, and grant and follow up on measures for children and their families. You will handle cases according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Special Provisions for the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU). Based on delegation, you are responsible for legally secure handling and decisions in individual cases and ensuring that established guidelines and routines are followed. Cooperation occurs closely both among colleagues in IFO as well as with other parties.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work or other education deemed equivalent by the National Board of Health and Welfare, such as a degree of 180 credits and at least 7.5 credits in psychology, 7.5 credits in social law and administrative law combined, and 7.5 credits each in social work at the basic level and continuing or advanced level. You should be well acquainted with the handling requirements and legislation that govern the operations and be able to express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing. You need to have a B driver's license. It is a plus if you have experience in authority exercise with children and youth, knowledge of BBIC, MI, and Signs of Safety.

As a person, it is important that you see cooperation as a given and contribute to the whole and the goal of conducting high-quality, good social work based on evidence, continuity, participation, and a holistic view. You are calm and attentive in your interactions with others and have a natural ability to understand others' perspectives without losing your professional integrity. You enjoy working together with colleagues and management to achieve the goals of the organization and strive for a good working climate. You are structured and open to needing to reprioritize work based on changing conditions. Furthermore, you are a courageous person who can take the initiative for development and has the ability to make decisions based on available information and show good judgment even under time pressure.

We care about the work environment and have a pleasant atmosphere that promotes learning and professional development. There is good exchange between colleagues and close support from team leaders and unit managers. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, wellness grants, external supervision, vacation exchange, and free entry to Kungsör's swimming pool.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. We warmly welcome your application!

Conditions

In the event of a potential employment, you must present an extract from the criminal record; “Extract for work with children in other activities than school and childcare.” The extract must be presented in original.

Selection and interviews may occur continuously during the application period.