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The Family Law Unit is part of the Sector for Children and Adults at the Social and Labor Market Administration, Östersund Municipality. Within the unit, five social workers are responsible for all family law work, and there is a unit manager with extensive knowledge of family law close to the working group.

Your new job

As a social worker in the Family Law Unit, we work based on the child's needs to support children and parents in family law matters. We work, among other things, with investigating issues regarding custody, residence, and visitation on behalf of the district court, handling cases of parenthood, international and national adoption, holding informational conversations, and executing visitations following court decisions. The unit also conducts collaborative conversations upon application or court decision. With us, you will have a workday that involves variation, both in assignments and in the people you meet.

The tasks are largely investigative in nature

Documentation and communication are central parts of the work. Therefore, you who are applying find investigative work interesting and stimulating and have a good ability to express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish.

Common tasks

• Investigate, assess, and make decisions in cases.
• Documentation of cases.
• Meetings with people in crisis and conflict.
• Advisory conversations.
• Meetings and conversations with both adults and children.

Your competence

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work. Experience in family law work or investigations concerning children/youth within social services, as well as relevant further education in the profession, is advantageous.

We value experience and knowledge from other social work, investigative work, and meeting people in crisis and conflict. We see that you have good collaboration skills and can contribute positively to the group's work environment.

You work both independently and in a structured manner by planning, organizing, and prioritizing your work well. Since the work often involves meeting people in complex life situations, it is important that you can meet people in a respectful manner.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Requirements

• You have a degree in social work.
• You have good computer skills.
• You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Driving license B.

Meritorious

• You have knowledge of current legislation.
• You have experience of public authority exercise.
• You have knowledge of people in crisis and conflict.
• You have worked with and educated yourself in the area of collaborative conversations.

We are looking for you

The Family Law Unit is a relatively small unit with five employees and a unit manager; after the turn of the year, we will have an opening for a position. We are looking for someone who wants to work with family law issues together with colleagues who have extensive experience in social work in general and family law work in particular.

We believe that you are secure, stable, and have self-awareness. You see relationships in their right perspective, distinguishing between the personal and professional. You behave in a way that is adapted to the situation.

You work well with other people. You relate to them in a responsive and smooth manner. You listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively.

You have a structure that allows you to plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. You can set and adhere to deadlines. If necessary, you can adapt to changing circumstances.

This is how the recruitment process works

We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent along. We ask you to provide them if it becomes relevant for an interview.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: link (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html).

About the Social and Labor Market Administration

Working with heart means being part of creating conditions for everyone in Östersund to live a simpler, richer, and safer life. With us, it can mean working with residents of all ages within both open care, labor market, and social services. It is important. For real.