Vacant job

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of our journey towards a better everyday life, a stronger future, and increased quality of life for the residents of Perstorp. With us, you will have a workplace where joy, engagement, and development are a natural part of everyday life. We believe in thinking innovatively, working smart, and continuously improving together.

Perstorp Municipality is located in the heart of northern Skåne, in the dynamic Öresund region – one of Sweden's most expansive areas. Here, the closeness and safety of a small town combine with access to both nature experiences and larger cities. The municipality has approximately 7,300 residents and around 560 employees who together drive development forward.

We take pride in our strong business community and our focus on public health, sustainability, and quality of life. Here, there are good opportunities to influence, develop, and make a difference every day.

Description

Do you want to work in a smaller municipality where you as an employee truly make a difference and feel close to both residents and colleagues? Perstorp Municipality is now seeking a committed and reliable Child Secretary for the Social Services.

The position is a fixed-term full-time employment for 2026 with the possibility of extension. As a Child Secretary, you will be an important part of our foster care and prevention team. You will have a clear focus on the child's rights, needs, and participation in all placement matters.

Responsibilities

Your tasks include, among other things:

• Follow-up of children placed in foster care according to SoL and LVU
• Conducting child interviews and documentation in our operational systems
• Planning and participating in meetings, care planning, and follow-ups
• Collaboration with foster homes, guardians, schools, healthcare, and other stakeholders
• Contributing to a safe, legally secure, and high-quality foster care

The work is varied, independent, and at the same time social with many points of collaboration.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• Degree in Social Work
• Good knowledge of social services legislation, especially SoL and LVU
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children of various ages
• Good communication skills and documentation experience
• Driver's license (required for home visits and travel within the region)

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who has:

The ability to work in a structured, independent manner with good judgment.

Meritorious

It is an advantage if you have previously worked with authority exercises, foster care, or other experience in the field of children and youth.

We offer you

• A meaningful job where you clearly contribute to children's safety and development
• Engaged colleagues and close collaboration between departments
• Support from experienced managers and opportunities for internal and external supervision
• A workplace with short decision-making paths and a good team spirit
• Wellness benefits through Epassi

In preparation for the recruitment, we have considered recruitment channels and publication methods, and therefore we kindly ask for no contact with salespeople regarding this matter.