Group Manager for Reception of Children and Youth

Do you find it stimulating when a lot is happening and thrive in change and development processes? Do you, like us, have a strong commitment to the best interests of children and young people? Then we need you! Welcome to our team!

We offer you an exciting job where you can help drive our development! We are open to change and ready to continue developing our methods and working practices based on the transition to the new social services act. This requires courage, creativity, and a forward-thinking attitude, but if you are experienced in the profession, curious, creative, and enjoy development – then you will thrive with us! Our size allows for close collaboration with people. Cooperation creates the conditions for doing a good job and gives you the opportunity to influence your work.

Job Responsibilities

As the group manager for the reception of children and youth, you are responsible for leading and distributing the work within the group and ensuring that the daily work is carried out with good quality and in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, and guidelines. The work includes participating in developing routines and working methods for the new reception. You guide and support employees both individually and in groups, and through close leadership with clear expectations, you create good conditions for development, learning, and job satisfaction.

You assist the unit manager in systematically and continuously planning, following up, and evaluating the unit's operations and contribute suggestions for development and possible measures. The position includes some personnel responsibility such as recruitment and onboarding of employees, conducting employee and salary discussions, and handling individual personnel matters in consultation with the unit manager. You support employees through prioritization, guidance, and coaching in everyday life and contribute to a good work environment by creating conditions that promote job satisfaction and health.

Together with your colleagues in the management team for the unit, you take overall responsibility for residents in need of support in Nynäshamn municipality. You collaborate closely with the group managers within the reception and with other parties both internally and externally.

About the Workplace

The main mission of the Social Administration is to offer individualized support and services in elderly care, disability, children and family, adults, and financial assistance. We are present for the municipality's residents throughout all stages of life.

The Social Administration has undergone an organizational change to better meet the intentions of the new social services act, where all authority exercises have been gathered within the areas of individual and family care, elderly care, and disability, and a common reception has been created. At the same time, a social support department has been created where outpatient care, promotional and preventive measures have been gathered.

The common reception is divided into three workgroups, each with a group manager: adults where financial assistance is included, children and youth where family law is included, and administration. In the spring, the reception will be supplemented with expertise from elderly care and disability. The department will work in a team-based manner to gain a comprehensive view and provide residents with coordinated support.

The reception for children and youth consists of four social workers who make preliminary assessments of children and youth and handle urgent cases outside ongoing investigations, and three social workers who work with family law. Within the groups, there is a lot of competence, long experience, and a strong drive to develop the operations.

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you have:

a degree in social work
several years of experience working as a manager or team leader within authority exercises in child welfare cases, preferably in a reception
extensive experience working with authority exercises within children and family
several years of experience in family law
good knowledge of the social services act, LVU, and the parental code
good ability to express yourself both verbally and in writing in Swedish
good computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new IT systems.

It is an advantage if you have:

experience of team-based working methods
experience working in a common reception
knowledge of Signs of Safety, MI, Savry, and IRiSk

Personal Qualities We Are Looking For

As a person, you are clear and confident, creating engagement and participation to involve employees towards common goals. In stressful situations, you can evaluate complex information and make correct priorities, maintain a realistic perspective, and focus on the right things.

As a leader, you are stable and coaching, naturally communicative, and clear in your leadership role. You understand the importance of being a good role model and prioritize the best interests of the organization. You adapt your leadership style to the person and situation in a smooth and attentive manner while constructively challenging, addressing difficult situations, and making necessary decisions. You lead from a holistic perspective.

What We Offer You

With us, you can make a difference in people's lives. Here you have close access to your manager and colleagues, influence, and decision-making.
Nynäshamn is a calm and safe municipality. The safety is also present in our teams – we are unpretentious, encourage, and support each other when needed.
Nynäshamn municipality is part of Sweden's strongest growth region. Our journey offers you opportunities for challenges and varied tasks.
We offer free access to a gym. You also receive wellness hours or wellness benefits.
We have an active staff association where you can rent cabins in the mountains and archipelago. You can also participate in various activities such as padel, kayaking, and horseback riding.
Here we have flexible working hours and shorter working hours during the summer. There is also the possibility of remote work.

Our Recruitment Process

We apply rolling selection and use a competency-based recruitment method for a fair and objective assessment. Diversity is an asset, and we welcome all applicants. Some positions may require a background check.

We look forward to your application and hope you want to be part of our team!