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Welcome to develop with us

Are you ready for the next step in your career? There is now an opportunity to apply for the role of team leader for the special functions group, which includes intensive investigations, safety planning, and SIP coordination.

Haninge municipality is at the forefront. In 2023, we were one of the first municipalities to establish first and second-line social services, a step in our adaptation for the future social services and the new social services act. In our operations, we meet children who need coordinated and comprehensive interventions preceded by investigation. In our work, we focus on target groups, investigating and coordinating interventions based on evidence- and knowledge-based methods in collaboration with other societal actors.

The second line social services for children consists of four units: a children's unit, a youth unit, a unit for interventions and special functions, and a unit for foster care and contact activities. Each unit is led by a unit manager, and the groups are led by team leaders. We work family-oriented and team-based for the best interests of our children and youth.

We are looking for a team leader for the special assignments group. The group includes an intensive investigation group, a team working with safety planning according to Signs of Safety, and a SIP coordinator. We work with the entire age span of 0-17 years and their families. The work is supported by BBIC, IRISK, and Signs of Safety, as well as other methods based on the needs we encounter.

The intensive investigation group consists of social workers and family therapists who together investigate children's situations, needs for support and protection, and assess receptiveness to change work. Social workers and family therapists work on fewer cases during an intensified investigation period. It is the team leader who distributes cases to the intensive investigation group.

Safety planning is provided within the framework of interventions after needs assessment. The safety planners are trained in the advanced working method for safety planning and work in parallel with the responsible social worker. Safety planning can be granted within the entire second line for children.

The SIP coordinator takes assignments from the entire area and supports social workers by planning, calling, and conducting SIP meetings, as well as documenting.

In the second line for children, we have two specialist social workers who are responsible for the introduction of new employees and method development. Additionally, we have two administrative assistants who support all three units.

We share responsibility for the whole, care for each other, and maintain a good atmosphere in the group. We want our work to be characterized by consensus, quality, and legal security; we believe it is important to develop in our work. All new employees receive a mentor for six months.

Your mission

As a team leader, you have an operational responsibility for leading and coordinating the daily work within the unit. The role aims to ensure that the work is conducted legally, efficiently, and with high quality, as well as that employees receive the support they need in their work.

You are part of a small management team together with the unit manager and team leaders, where we work together to ensure the unit's goals and assignments.

Main tasks:

• Operational leadership: Lead the daily work, strategically distribute cases, provide guidance both individually and in groups, and give feedback in ongoing work. The team leader works to contribute to continuity, support, and quality in the investigation work.
• Support in acute and complex cases: Back up employees in difficult and acute situations and contribute to security in the handling.
• Quality assurance and development: Ensure that routines are followed, follow up investigations, and contribute to the development of working methods and quality.
• Introduction of new employees: Be responsible for and coordinate the introduction of new employees, including ensuring they receive necessary guidance, introduction plans, and support to get into their work.
• Coordination and goal management: Assist the unit manager in operational planning, maintain budget frameworks, and motivate employees to achieve set goals.

This is what we are looking for in you

• Degree in social work
• Many years of experience in investigative work within the social services authority in the area of children and youth.
• Experience in leadership is an advantage
• Knowledge of BBIC and Signs of Safety
• Knowledge of IRISK is an advantage
• Ability to document correctly
• Driver's license

Your competence

You are secure and stable in your professional role, a good role model, and are happy to share your knowledge. You work independently and legally with the ability to focus and at the same time limit in your handling work. You are prepared to take responsibility for the whole both within the unit and in collaboration with others. Since the position involves many contact points and being a support to colleagues, it is important that you are trustworthy and have good collaboration skills. You need to be attentive and clear in your communication and have an easy time building relationships.

You are structured, meaning you can organize, plan, and coordinate. You have the ability to handle several different tasks, being flexible in doing so. You easily create good relationships, are attentive, and clear in your communication. You recognize the importance of and enjoy actively working for good cooperation with partners both within and outside your organization.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Welcome with your application!

This is what we can offer you

A developing job that engages and challenges, together with knowledgeable colleagues, team leaders, and managers. We sit in pleasant office premises with good parking opportunities and proximity to shopping centers, restaurants, nature areas, and Handen's commuter train station. We have free access to a gym in the building, wellness grants, annual working hours, extra days off, and the possibility of vacation exchange. We also have external supervision.

Do you want to know more?

Contact: Nora Messary- Unit Manager tel: 08-606 80 35 [email protected]

Haninge municipality sees diversity as a strength and welcomes all applicants. Our competence-based recruitment methodology aims to focus on the individual's competence and thereby also counteract discrimination.