Social Worker at Norrtälje Municipality

At Norrtälje Municipality, we take pride in being part of the democratic foundation of society and in being a part of our residents' important everyday lives. With our broad operations and our knowledge and experience, we share a common drive – we want to help people and opportunities to grow. We are proud of each other and how we enrich the lives of our residents together.

We offer you

A job that makes a difference – every day. With us, you will contribute to a safer and more equitable Norrtälje, where we put the resident first and work closely with schools, healthcare, and civil society.

• Introduction with a mentor and support from colleagues
• Flexible working hours through annual working time and the possibility of remote work, 36-hour work week
• Collegial learning, supervision, and continuous professional development
• A workplace with both engagement and warmth, where we support each other
• We will introduce a 36-hour work week in 2026 for staff with client-facing roles and need to strengthen with more employees in several of our departments.

The assignment

As a social worker with us, you will work with:

• Investigation and assessment according to SoL and LVU
• Deciding and following up on support measures for children, youth, families, and adults
• Documentation and legally secure processing
• Developing and strengthening the work with preventive measures
• Collaboration with schools, healthcare, associations, and other authorities

Challenges and opportunities

We are on a journey of change where more preventive and supportive measures replace placements. This means you will be involved in:

• Strengthening the participation of children and youth
• Contributing to faster and more accessible forms of support throughout the municipality, even in rural and archipelago areas
• Developing working methods with methods such as BBIC and Signs of Safety
• Managing complex cases that require both structure and creative problem-solving

What you need to bring

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish
• Knowledge of the Social Services Act, LVU, and other relevant legislation

Meritorious

• Experience of authority exercise within social services
• Knowledge of BBIC, Signs of Safety, or similar methods
• Fluency in Finnish or one of the national minority languages

We are looking for someone who has the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

Welcome to us

The Social Administration in Norrtälje Municipality works to empower people in vulnerable situations and prevent social problems. We are a municipality that combines the closeness of a small town with the unique environment of the archipelago. Here you will find both a meaningful workday and the opportunity to grow in your professional role.

Employment form, scope, and start

Employment form: Permanent
Scope: Full-time
Start: By agreement

For permanent employment, a probationary period may apply. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis – do not wait to apply.

About us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where the proximity to magnificent nature and the pulse of the big city is within reach. Here, we are over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure that our more than 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving community. Here, we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy as we develop Norrtälje Municipality together. Please read more about our values: The resident first - Equal value for all - High expectations and Our vision: We will be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.

We offer smaller rental apartments during the first year of your new employment – so that you can take your time to find your dream home. Proximity to Stockholm, Uppsala, Arlanda, and Kapellskär means that the rest of the world is always within reach.

Everyone who works with us is a member of Club Communalis – the staff association that adds a golden touch to the workday with community, joy, and activities for all. We have a wide range of benefits related to activities, wellness, insurance, pensions, remote work, and vacation: Our benefits.

Norrtälje Municipality is part of the Finnish administrative area, and we welcome applicants who speak Finnish or any of the minority languages or other languages. Application documents for this position are considered public documents that we may disclose upon request. We have chosen our partners in this recruitment and therefore kindly ask for no contact from salespeople offering recruitment services.