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Unit Manager in Healthcare and Social Services Sector

Skövde kommun

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The healthcare and social services sector has an important societal mission. We work with support, assistance, and care for people of all ages, and our operations are characterized by professionalism and human values.

As a unit manager, you will be part of the healthcare and social services sector. We offer a wide range of support, assistance, and care for people of all ages. Our operations are characterized by safety, a sense of responsibility, and respectful treatment.

Here, we work together as a team. We help and support each other when needed. You are surrounded by high competence, experienced colleagues, and support functions. We aim to be at the forefront of what we do.

As a manager with us, you are appreciated and significant; we want you to develop and stay, which is why you will receive ongoing support, training, and professional development. We offer not just a job - we offer an opportunity to be part of a community where knowledge, care, and development go hand in hand.

"Skövde municipality and the healthcare and social services sector are forward-thinking in many areas. We dare to take risks. You can see that we monitor the outside world." /Unit Manager of the healthcare and social services sector

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are strengthening our team with an additional unit manager. Are you the one we are looking for?

We are looking for someone who wants an exciting, developing, and challenging job. As a unit manager, you will have the opportunity to help create the best living environment based on a person-centered approach. Together with your colleagues, you will work to create a positive overall perspective that permeates the entire operation.

The position involves a shared assignment between Bokens and Hentorps elderly homes. The assignment will be evenly distributed between the elderly homes but with flexibility in the work according to needs. In your role, you will be responsible for employees, quality, and finances for one department, as well as the night staff at each residence (over 25 employees). The role involves close collaboration with the unit manager at Bokens elderly home and the unit manager at Hentorps elderly home.

You will report to the department manager and be part of the department's management team with other unit managers.

Your main responsibilities are to:

  • Lead, plan, and organize the operation
  • Be responsible for personnel and operational finances
  • Be responsible for quality development, evaluation, and follow-up
  • Ensure a good working environment
  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the area

As a manager in Skövde municipality, you will have opportunities for further education and to develop your leadership skills. You will be part of a municipality-wide network of managers and be involved in the municipality's strategic development work. With us, you have the opportunity to influence, feel good at work, and advance your career.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a university degree, social work, social care, or another academic education that the employer deems suitable for the position. We prefer that you have experience in personnel, finance, and operational responsibility and are knowledgeable about the legislative area that governs our field. We consider it an advantage if you have previously worked with systematic improvement work.

You find it easy to collaborate with others, whether it involves internal or external contacts. The shared leadership requires a high level of responsibility and responsiveness, and we expect you to have a genuine interest in people. To thrive in this role, we see that you are confident, self-driven, and have a good ability to make decisions.

With us, the individual's needs are at the center, and it is important that you as a person fit into the organization. This means that we place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Interviews will be held on January 14-16 and January 29.

OTHER

Gender-equal and equitable operations are very important to us. We see different backgrounds and affiliations as an asset. Our workplaces should also be free from discriminatory structures.

Skövde is an open and growing city with many meeting places. Wherever you are, you are close to nature and outdoor life, culture, and activities for all ages. In Skövde, we are used to a high level on all fronts. Here you will find, among other things, the University of Skövde, the Armed Forces, and Skaraborg Hospital. We have many successful companies and startups as well as international innovation arenas for industry and game development. Skövde is the city that does not settle for anything less than being at the forefront. Welcome to join us!

If you have protected personal information, please contact the contact person specified in the advertisement.

We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

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