Social Worker for the Individual and Family Administration

Landskrona is on the rise in many ways. New areas with waterfront housing are emerging, and more and more companies are choosing to establish themselves right here. The location in the middle of the Øresund region, with proximity to beaches and cities, nature and culture, attracts more and more people to move, establish businesses, and visit.

In Landskrona city, with over 3300 employees, we work according to our core values BRA, where B stands for meeting, R for results, and A for responsibility. Our core values should permeate all our activities, and we aim to be a workplace where you feel joy and pride in your work. There is room for those of you with courage and initiative, and you will have the opportunity to develop.

Do you want to influence the development of one of Skåne's most exciting cities? Welcome with your application!

We at the Individual and Family Administration are committed to supporting children, young people, adults, and families through social work in various areas of social services. With a focus on high quality and individualized efforts, we always strive to help people live their lives with their own strength.

Are you ready to make a difference? Become a part of the Individual and Family Administration!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about putting the best interests of the child at the center and providing support to families in difficult life situations? Do you want to work in an environment where collaboration, development, and engagement are a natural part of everyday life?

Then you are the one we are looking for!

As a social worker in our department for children and youth, you will have an exciting and varied job where you help create safety and support for children and young people in vulnerable situations. You will work both independently and in a team. With us, you will be an important part of protecting, strengthening, and developing the future.

Your tasks include:

• Responsibility and planning for independent cases with investigation and assessment according to SoL and LVU for children and young people aged 0-21 years.
• Motivational work with children, young people, and their families.
• Follow-up of ongoing efforts and regular documentation.
• Collaboration with internal colleagues and external actors such as schools, BUP, police, and other authorities.
• Decision-making based on current legislation.

Our Offer

You will thrive with us if you want the opportunity to work in an engaged and inspiring work environment that values collaboration and development, focusing on building strong and sustainable solutions together with those we support. We offer a workplace with close supervision, external guidance, and good cohesion, where you can develop through continuous professional development. You will have an independent and meaningful job with great variety, while also receiving a lot of support in your professional role.

QUALIFICATIONS

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has a strong commitment to social work with children and youth. We see that you are proactive and see opportunities rather than limitations. You have the ability to remain calm even in stressful situations. You can work independently and in a team, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and have the ability to adapt to changes. We seek someone who has an open and positive attitude and a strong empathetic ability.

To thrive in the role, we believe you have a good understanding of how society functions and are comfortable guiding, informing, and advising the families you meet. You show interest and understanding for others and contribute to creating a team spirit by listening, consulting, and supporting your colleagues. We place great importance on personal qualities and that you are the right person for our team.

Formal Qualifications

• Degree in social work or another higher education that can be assessed as equivalent.
• Knowledge of the legislation SoL and LVU, as well as experience in investigations in the field.
• Experience in authority work regarding children and youth.
• Regular documentation is part of your tasks, which requires proficiency in the Swedish language in both speech and writing, as well as good computer skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a car.

We use the successful methods BBIC and Signs of Safety, which means we focus on building strong and sustainable solutions together with the children and families we support. Knowledge and experience with these methods is an advantage.

We may apply a probationary period for the position.

Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period, so do not wait to apply!

In this recruitment, we ask you to attach your CV and answer a number of selection questions.

The purpose of the selection questions is to create a more efficient and fair recruitment process, where all candidates are assessed based on the same competency-based criteria.

Welcome with your application!

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In this recruitment, we ask you to attach your CV and answer a number of selection questions.

The purpose of the selection questions is to create a more efficient and fair recruitment process, where all candidates are assessed based on the same competency-based criteria.

Welcome with your application!

Employer information: lands krona.se/jobbailandskronastad (https://www.landskrona.se/jobbailandskronastad)

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Landskrona city, we use the recruitment tool Visma Recruit. Therefore, we ask you to submit your application via Visma Recruit by clicking on the application link in the ad. An application to Landskrona city is a public document, and your personal data is handled according to GDPR.

As we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we kindly ask not to be contacted for further offers of competence mediation as well as advertising and recruitment assistance.

If you as an applicant have protected personal data, please send your application to the HR department by post or submit it at the reception, addressed to the HR unit where you also indicate the reference number of the ad. In your application, you need to state how you would like to be contacted by the recruiting manager. Your application will be marked confidential and stored for two years even if you are not hired by us. After that, the documents will be deleted.

You can read more about how we handle your personal data at https://www.landskrona.se/kommun-och-politik/sa-behandlar-landskrona-stad-personuppgifter/ (https://www.landskrona.se/kommun-och-politik/sa-behandlar-landskrona-stad-personuppgifter/).