Vacant job

Ref: 20252849

Job Responsibilities

As a social worker within the Housing Authority, you will be part of a section that works with homeless residents of Malmö suffering from mental health issues, substance abuse, criminality, social psychiatry, or other social problems.

We offer you a flexible and multifaceted job with varying tasks. The position as a social worker in the housing section includes investigating the right to assistance regarding housing, making assessments, making decisions according to the delegation order, placing individuals in both short-term placements per day and in apartments. You will also be responsible for follow-ups on placements made. We continuously work with motivational interviewing (MI) with our clients and strive to find solutions together, so that clients can achieve independent housing based on their individual circumstances.

The Labor Market and Social Administration is a large authority with several different departments, units, and sections. The department of economic assistance and housing (EBB) works with investigations regarding economy and housing. Our efforts fall under the Housing, Supervision, and Service (BTS) department, which is one of our closest partners. We also collaborate with the department that works with individual and family care (IFO). Cooperation with other authorities also occurs, especially with the Disability Support Administration.

External actors we collaborate with may include Region Skåne, the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, the Police, and housing providers. But also the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, the Public Employment Service, the Swedish Migration Agency, and the Swedish Enforcement Authority.

We always strive to offer citizens the best service, and quality work is important within our operations. As an employee, you are expected to actively participate in the unit's work with development efforts such as goal setting, new working methods, and collaboration methods.

As an employee with us, you will be offered:

• Introduction
• Internal and external supervision
• Flexible working hours
• Wellness allowance
• MI training

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is a trained social worker. At least one year of qualified experience in social work is required. You have a genuine interest in working with issues related to homelessness and support for socially vulnerable individuals. Experience working with housing issues and target groups such as individuals with mental health problems, substance abuse, criminality, social psychiatry, or those who have been subjected to violence in close relationships is advantageous. It is also a plus if you have a B driver's license.

Previous experience in public authority operations is an advantage. Knowledge of systems such as Lifecare and Digital Journal, as well as training in MI (motivational interviewing), is seen as beneficial. You have a good ability to express yourself well in speech and writing, as well as basic knowledge of Office programs such as Word, Excel, and SharePoint. Since we use digital solutions like Teams in our daily work, it is also important that you are comfortable with these.

As a person, you are flexible and adaptable, which allows you to prioritize and handle changing work conditions and suddenly arising situations. You are humble in your mission and remain calm even in stressful contexts.

Since the role requires collaboration and teamwork, there are high demands for good cooperation skills. A professional and respectful approach towards both clients and colleagues is central. We value your contribution to a positive work environment. To succeed in the role, it is also important that you are proactive, engaged, and positive, as well as able to balance client work with administrative tasks and documentation.

About the workplace

The positions are located at Sallerupsvägen 11D.

At Sweden's largest labor market and social administration, 2500 employees work every day to empower the residents of Malmö. Together with the residents of Malmö, we aim to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to ensuring that children and young people have good growing conditions, and work to ensure that newcomers have good conditions. It is an important and enjoyable job, but far from easy. Apply for a job with us, you will make a difference.

The City of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we develop an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about the City of Malmö as an employer here malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb)

Information about the position

Employment form: 2 permanent positions and three temporary positions (1 year each).

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 5

Desired start date: By agreement.

Other

Please note that we in the City of Malmö have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.

The City of Malmö strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. Therefore, we welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of Malmö residents.