Social Worker to the Adult Unit in Ystad Municipality

Ystad is the small town with big opportunities. Here you will find unique nature experiences, a vibrant history, a dynamic cultural life, and a variety of recreational activities. We also have a rich business community that operates both locally and globally.

In Ystad Municipality, we are about 2900 dedicated employees who contribute and make a difference. Together we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future.

For us, leadership is important, which is why all managers are trained in developmental leadership. We offer you a secure employment where you can make a meaningful contribution to society. Here you will also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.

We firmly stand on our values, which are - Better Together, characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism.

At the Adult Unit in Ystad Municipality, cases concerning individuals over 18 years of age regarding substance and gambling addiction, domestic violence, housing issues, family problems, social psychiatric issues, and crime are handled. The Adult Unit also includes the municipal staff working at Maria Skåne Sydost, which is jointly operated by Region Skåne and the municipalities of Ystad, Tomelilla, Sjöbo, and Simrishamn.

The Adult Unit is now preparing for the transition to the new social services law, where accessibility, preventive work, knowledge-based social services with high quality, and focusing on needs rather than target groups are some of the cornerstones. We are now looking for a permanent social worker and a temporary social worker (6 months) for the Adult Unit. If you want to be part of our experienced, development-oriented, and positive team, with a strong focus on the individual's best interests, you are welcome to apply for the position!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The social worker, as well as the temporary social worker we are looking for, will primarily investigate cases concerning addiction/dependency, but if necessary, investigations of other issues, such as domestic violence, may also occur.

The investigative work involves meeting individuals, primarily with substance use and/or gambling addiction, and gathering information to assess whether the individual is entitled to the requested assistance. Upon decision regarding intervention, you will establish a care plan and subsequently follow up on the progress of the treatment. In addition to investigating according to SoL, you will also investigate according to LVM.

Many of the individuals seeking support for addiction/dependency also have other types of issues. Therefore, the work as a social worker largely involves collaboration/coordination with other units within the municipality as well as with psychiatry.

We offer you a varied and meaningful job where you can make a difference for the individual. Together we create a stimulating workplace where every employee has the opportunity to develop and take responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and experience in investigative work according to SoL, related to addiction/dependency, as well as according to LVM. You need to be trained in ASI and it is desirable that you are trained in FREDA.

It is important that you have good and clear communication skills in both spoken and written form. You need to have a salutogenic and professional approach that demonstrates your respect, responsiveness, and empathy for the people you meet in your work, as well as for the individual's needs and resources. As a person, you are curious, engaged, driven, creative, and solution-oriented.

In the position of social worker, you need to have good collaboration skills, be structured, meticulous, and able to independently plan and execute your work, but you also need to be a team player. As a person, you are flexible and can adapt when the situation requires it and work under time pressure. Given the upcoming changes in legislation, as well as the fact that society and its citizens are changing, you need to be open to the fact that tasks may change to meet the needs of the organization and the citizens.

OTHER

Employees are sought under the condition that the position is not required by already employed staff or persons with preferential rights.

All employees should be offered conditions for good health, which is why we actively work with our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free working time.

In connection with this recruitment, we kindly decline contacts from recruitment companies and other advertisers. Please note that we only accept applications via Visma Recruit and thus not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the specified contact person.

Please indicate which position (permanent or temporary) you are applying for and/or if you are interested in both.