Social Worker for Children and Youth, Social Services in Falun

Do you want to make a real difference for children and young people – and feel good at work? We are looking for social workers for Children and Youth, Social Services in Falun!

With us, you get more than just a meaningful job – you become part of a warm, committed, and sustainable team where we genuinely care for each other. We want to grow, both to create an even better work environment and to continue making a difference for children and young people in Falun.

What does sustainability mean to us?

For us, sustainability is not just about the environment – it’s about people. We work to create a balance between work and private life, to support each other in everyday life, and to build a culture where care, ethics, and professionalism go hand in hand. We have fun together, we help each other – and we maintain a reasonable workload.

With us, you can influence your working hours as we apply annual working time, and thanks to our full-time agreement, you have the opportunity to apply for a change in employment level once a year. As a new employee, you will be offered a comprehensive introduction program that includes both your professional journey and training in Signs of Safety. In addition, you will receive support from both group leaders and method supervisors to ensure that you feel secure and happy in your new role as soon as possible.

What does the organization look like?

The Child and Family Section in the municipality of Falun consists of several units: reception, children and youth 1 and 2, resource and family law, open care Dialogen, as well as our own HVB BUBO and our own support housing, UBO. You will belong to one of our workgroups within children and youth 1 or 2, with 8–10 colleagues and an accessible group leader.

Job Responsibilities

As a social worker with us, you will meet children, young people, and families who need support in life – and you will be part of making a real difference. Your mission is to make qualified assessments according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU), with the goal of creating safety and stability for children and young people.

• Conduct investigations
• Follow up and implement decided interventions
• Collaborate with colleagues, group leaders, and other actors

Some cases you will handle independently, but most decisions are made together in the group – we believe in the strength of collaboration and shared responsibility. With us, you also have the opportunity, over time, to shape your role based on interests and strengths, and right now there are great opportunities to focus exclusively on working with foster children in the future.

We believe in long-term commitment, development, and that you should grow in your professional role – while having a sustainable workday.

Qualifications

The following is required for the role:

• Degree in Social Work
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is communicative, empathetic, and solution-focused in their approach. You have the ability to create trust through a responsive and present demeanor, both in meetings with children and families and in collaboration with colleagues and other actors. As a person, we see that you are independent but also enjoy working in a team where collaboration and shared responsibility are a natural part of everyday life. You have a good ability to structure your work and make well-founded decisions, even in complex situations.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Meritorious Qualifications

• Training in BBIC and/or Signs of Safety
• Driver's license (B)
• Multilingualism
• Experience in authority work with children and youth

Employment Conditions

The recruitment concerns permanent full-time positions with a start date according to agreement.

We handle applications and conduct interviews continuously during the recruitment period.

Please attach educational certificates to your application as they will be requested if you become a candidate for the position. Alternatively, certificates can be provided during the interview.

To be employed, you must present a criminal record extract, which will be requested if employment becomes relevant. Please order this in connection with your application so that it is available if you become a candidate for the position. You can order the extract directly from the police's website.

If you have an interview - please bring identification.

Other

When you submit your application, you will need to answer selection questions based on the requirements for the position. Your answers are an important part of the initial selection, so make sure to respond thoroughly and clearly. In your application, you should attach your CV, but you should not send a personal letter – the selection questions replace this.

For this recruitment, we have decided on recruitment channels and therefore kindly decline any further offers of competence mediation, advertising, and recruitment assistance.

We only accept applications via our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR. If you have problems submitting your application, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).