Welcome to the land of islands and lakes!

Here in Oskarshamn, you can experience the tranquility of warmth and safety, and find your energy in the closeness and community. We are proud to be the country's fourth richest municipality in terms of islands, with over 6,000 islands in our archipelago and in our 500 lakes. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Oskarshamn has something to offer. With the sea as a backdrop and the scent of pine around the corner, it's easy to fall in love and settle down.

In Oskarshamn, you can grow and develop. With large employers in industry and technology, driven entrepreneurs, and small business owners, Oskarshamn offers a thriving business environment and exciting opportunities. The proximity between countryside, city, sea, and forest provides all the conditions to live safely and comfortably, with time to pursue passions and dreams.

Welcome to anchor down in the municipality of Oskarshamn.

The Social Administration is one of the larger workplaces in the municipality. Within the Social Administration's Individual and Family Care (IFO), there are three units that work with cases concerning children and families: an Investigation Unit, a Placement Unit, and a Advice and Support Unit. We are co-located in new premises close to the other units within IFO.

Do you want to make a difference in a child's life?

At the Investigation Unit for children and families, you as a social worker will have the opportunity to be part of improving the upbringing of children and young people. In the role of investigating social worker, you will have a varied job with great opportunities for further education and personal development.

Welcome with your application!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a social worker in the Investigation Unit, your duties will include:

• Investigating the situation of children and young people following an application or report
• Following up on assistance regarding family treatment
• A close collaboration with other units within Individual and Family Care, e.g., a close collaboration with Advice and Support regarding families in treatment and a close collaboration with the Placement Unit before placements in foster homes or HVB
• Documenting according to BBIC

Introduction

As a new employee with us, you will receive:

• Your own introducers who will follow you during the introduction
• The opportunity to start working without responsibility for your own cases during the first months
• Learning the profession both through theory and practice, you will learn case management while being involved in conversations and visits to see how we work up close

Development Opportunities

As an employee with us, you will receive:

• Participate in the Professional Journey, which is a regional educational initiative
• Regular supervision from specialized supervisors
• The opportunity to specialize in your area of interest within the framework of our work
• The chance to contribute your knowledge and new perspectives.
• Be part of creating the future social services as we face new legislation!

Sustainable Work Life

As an employee with us, you will receive:

• Close management and a structured working method that increases the feeling of control in your work
• Collegial support, as we always work with two social workers in each investigation
• Support in your work via e.g., case boards, regular case reviews, case load measurements, and weekly meetings
• A management that collaborates with unions to create a sustainable workplace with social security
• The opportunity to work from home during training, documentation days, or by agreement with management

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is a trained social worker with previous experience working with children, young people, and families. You have knowledge of applicable legislation within SoL and LVU. We consider it an advantage if you are used to working according to BBIC and have knowledge of Treserva.

You are structured, quality-conscious, and take the initiative to solve problems. We place great emphasis on personal suitability; for us, it is important that you are a secure and positive team player who can create sustainable relationships. You have a good ability to handle stressful situations and adapt well to current circumstances. Documentation is a recurring element, so you need to communicate well in speech and writing in Swedish.

A valid driver's license (B) is required.

OTHER

Interviews will be held continuously during the application period. Welcome with your application today!

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to apply via the application link and not via email or paper format.

We have a smoke-free working time.

We offer a flexible wellness agreement.

We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position.

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Feel free to check out our beautiful film about our city: Film about Oskarshamn (https://youtu.be/_T9Cy0C-H_o).