Vacant job

In Upplands-Bro municipality, we are about 2000 employees working to provide our residents and visitors with the best possible service and experience of the municipality. With us, you are part of building a municipality where a holistic view, commitment, and professionalism permeate the organization, and together we work to fulfill the common societal mission.

The Child and Youth Unit has grown in line with the municipality in recent years.

We work with a close and accessible management structure to achieve a good work environment as well as sustainable and close leadership in everyday life.

As a group manager, you will be part of the unit's management team consisting of the unit manager and two other group managers who together lead the unit. The unit is divided into six smaller groups with social workers: a reception group, two investigation groups for ages 0-18, a group focusing on youth at risk of crime, a placement handling group, and a foster care secretary group.

About the role:

We are now looking for two group managers: a temporary group manager for the investigation groups and a group manager for reception and youth at risk. In this role as group manager for reception and youth at risk, there are two groups: a reception group that works with receiving reports of concern and making safety assessments, and a group that works with youth at risk/crime where work with both investigations and placements as well as home relocations is planned and carried out.

As a group manager, you are the immediate supervisor for social workers and group leaders in your groups. The group manager works closely with group leaders who guide the caseworkers in their daily work. In the role of group manager, you will have personnel and work environment responsibility. The unit manager has budget responsibility, but you contribute to working purposefully towards a balanced budget. An important part of the role involves introducing new employees, supporting the group and the group leader who manages daily issues, and being responsible for the work environment.

Your tasks will include:

• Personnel and work environment responsibility.
• Contribute to working towards a balanced budget.
• Maintain the good work routines and processes that exist within the unit.
• Drive processes towards achieving goals set by the board.
• Keep the operations updated regarding legislation and current guidelines in the area, especially regarding the transition to the new Social Services Act.
• Ensure that case handling is conducted with high legal certainty and that the operations are carried out with good quality in meetings with the target group.
• Plan and implement development work in the groups.
• Have a strong child rights perspective in the work.
• Work on development and methods.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in social work.
• Several years of experience in authority exercise within the child and youth area.
• Current experience as a manager/leader within social services, where you have held a supervisory role.
• Education and experience in BBIC and Signs of Safety.
• Fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written.

Additionally, it is advantageous if you have:

• Good knowledge of the target group and Upplands-Bro municipality's work for children and youth.
• Experience in driving systematic work environment efforts.
• If you have previously collaborated or been involved in developing new forms of collaboration with good results.

We believe you will fit the position if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining focus on methods and exploring new ways of working. You find it easy to collaborate and are skilled at communicating both verbally and in writing. You need to be meticulous and structured and have good digital competence. Additionally, you are a person who is confident in yourself and can maintain a holistic perspective and stand firm even in challenging situations.

In the recruitment process, we place great emphasis on your personal qualities. The municipality's leadership philosophy is team over self, speak up, be brave, and get it done. This is something you should be able to translate into your role as a group manager. It is advantageous to have good knowledge of preventive work and experience working with children and youth exhibiting norm-breaking behavior.

Who are we at the Child and Youth Unit?

At the Child and Youth Unit, we are over 40 people. It is a social, cheerful, and energetic workgroup with a high degree of cohesion and well-being. The unit also currently has a child protection team.

What do we offer?

We offer supervision and wellness subsidies.

The workplace is centrally located in Kungsängen, a two-minute walk from commuter trains, buses, parking, and general services. We have flexible hours and the option to exchange vacation pay for five extra vacation days annually. Additionally, we work 38.75 hours per week. We also offer the possibility to work from home.

Here you will find the advantages of a small municipality, including short decision-making paths and great opportunities to participate in the development of work. The municipality actively works to increase gender equality and ethnic diversity in the workplace, which is why we welcome applicants who contribute to this.

About the position:

We are looking for two group managers. This position is a permanent employment as a group manager for reception and youth at risk. A probationary period may apply.

About the recruitment process:

We look forward to receiving your application by . You can easily apply by attaching your CV but without a personal letter. Instead, answer our selection questions. Candidates who are assessed to meet the job's requirements (i.e., education, knowledge, and experience) will be invited to complete a psychological work test. Before employment is confirmed, a background check will be conducted where you must present an extract from the criminal record.

All offers of advertising and assistance in the recruitment process are declined.

Warm welcome with your application!

In Upplands-Bro, we strive for dignified aging, where the individual's needs are prioritized. Elderly care is about providing opportunities for independence and choice in housing and care. We set high standards for quality and continuous follow-up to ensure an elderly-friendly and dignified environment.

Upplands-Bro municipality is one of Sweden's most expansive municipalities where development is at the center. We welcome you to a workplace where the guiding principles of our work and approach are Holistic View, Commitment, and Professionalism.