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Social Worker in Social Psychiatry and Domestic Violence

Skara kommun

Västra Götalands län, Skara

Previous experience is desired

10 days left
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Together we provide care and support to residents who need it for various reasons. Our operations include, for example, special accommodations, social services, home care, personal assistance, and support for relatives. We focus on the individual and have a good approach. We take into account the wishes of those we serve and their relatives. With a respectful and attentive approach, we build security and quality in our operations.

We are looking for someone who wants to work with social psychiatry and domestic violence.

Description

The position involves case management within social psychiatry and domestic violence. It is an advantage if you have previous experience in these areas or other governmental work. Great emphasis is placed on your personal suitability for the role.

We offer you qualified social work with good opportunities for personal development and to make a difference for people in vulnerable life situations. At the Adult Authority, you will be part of a workgroup with a good work climate where you receive collegial support, close supervision, and external guidance.

The Adult Authority consists of a unit manager, a senior social worker, a housing coordinator, and social workers who handle financial support, reception of newcomers, housing issues, substance abuse, social psychiatry, and domestic violence.

Responsibilities

Your main task is to investigate, assess, make decisions, and follow up on interventions within the Social Services Act. The work involves qualified investigative work characterized by a good approach, advice, well-founded decisions, and high legal security. It also includes close collaboration with internal and external partners and contributing to the development of the unit's working methods and routines.

Qualifications

  • Degree in social work or equivalent education that meets the requirements for the position
  • Good knowledge of legislation in the area
  • Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing
  • Be flexible and resilient under stress
  • Be collaborative but also have the ability to work independently
  • Be able to see development opportunities
  • Driver's license (B)

We place great emphasis on your personal suitability.

Additional Information and Benefits

Apply today!

Benefits

As an employee of Skara Municipality, you will receive a wellness allowance, and in many roles, we apply flexible working hours with good opportunities for remote work and trust-based management. We have strategically worked for several years on sustainable careers, which means we can offer a workplace with good development opportunities, a balance between leisure and work, and sustainability throughout your career. We understand that professional development is an important part of your satisfaction as society changes.

About Skara Municipality

About 1,700 people work in various professional roles in Skara Municipality. Everyone is important for us to provide our residents with the best possible service. We are responsible for childcare, schools, elderly care, urban planning, individual and family care, parks, food, environment, culture, leisure, and much more. We work together towards the UN's global goals, which focus on social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

All offers of recruitment and advertising assistance are declined. We only accept applications digitally via our recruitment program Varbi. Use the button at the bottom of the ad. If you have protected personal information, please contact the contact person indicated in the ad.

If you want to know more about Skara Municipality, you can find information at http://www.skara.se (http://www.skara.se)

Skara Municipality is part of Skaraborg; if you want to know more about life in Skaraborg, read here https://www.livetiskaraborg.se/ (https://www.livetiskaraborg.se/)

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