Social Worker for Student Health and Coordination

In 2023, the government assigned the Swedish Agency for Family Law and Parental Support to distribute and follow up on a grant aimed at strengthening parenting support initiatives. The purpose of the grant is to contribute to increased and equitable access to parenting support throughout the country, as well as to help prevent crime among children and young people. The funds should be used for parenting support initiatives provided either individually or in groups based on a National Strategy for (mfof.se) and its definition and three goal areas.

The Department of Student Health and Coordination is seeking a social worker who wants to be part of our important initiative to strengthen our parenting support efforts in the city's high schools. The position is a project employment from 2025-08-19 to 2026-06-21.

Responsibilities

In your role, you will provide support to parents with children in municipal high schools. You will focus on creating a safe and supportive environment that promotes students' development towards the school's goals and identifying and initiating preventive measures. Your tasks include leading parent education sessions, offering support conversations to parents on an individual level, and participating in parent meetings.

You will work closely with the school's student health team, social work team, and staff within student health and coordination, as well as other services in Malmö City. By actively participating in this collaboration and contributing to systematic quality work, you strive to continuously improve support for both students and parents. Your goal is to create an environment where both students and parents feel secure and where students are given the best possible conditions to reach their full potential.

This position may require evening work.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work (210 credits)
• Several years of experience in social work, focusing on children and youth
• Good insight into social services legislation
• Experience using digital tools for communication and pedagogy
• Fluent Swedish in speech and writing

Meritorious:

• Training in motivational interviewing
• Experience working with children and youth in social services and/or schools
• Good experience collaborating with other authorities and participating in various networks
• Experience in providing parenting support
• Experience in conducting motivational/coaching conversations
• Experience leading groups

To thrive and succeed in this role, we see that you are comfortable taking your own initiatives and independently structuring and driving your work. You are innovative, leading to ideas and new approaches to work-related issues. Furthermore, you approach situations of various kinds in a calm and controlled manner, with the ability to adapt your communication to the recipient both in speech and writing. You thrive in a role where your outgoing nature allows you to build good relationships and achieve results.

About the Workplace

Do you want to be part of the effort for an accessible high school for all students? In the Department of Student Health and Coordination, several professionals work to support, develop, quality assure, and coordinate student health efforts in our high schools. The operation is based on assignments from schools, management, and committees. The goal of the operation is to help remove barriers to our students' learning and ensure that students feel well, develop positively based on their circumstances, and achieve the educational goals.

The High School and Adult Education Administration is one of three school administrations in Malmö City. We are responsible for the development and implementation of high school and adult education. Today, we have 1600 employees and are present throughout Malmö. We work to ensure that young people and adults achieve their educational goals and become active members of our society. We exist to create the best possible conditions for Malmö residents to grow through lifelong learning.

The operations of Malmö City are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

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Information about the Position

Employment Type: Fixed-term employment
Scope: Full-time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 2025-08-19 or by agreement

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Please note that Malmö City has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process.

Malmö City strives for its employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to meeting the needs of Malmö residents.