Social Workers for Lotsen Children and Youth in Mariestad

Are you a trained social worker with experience in public authority operations? Do you thrive in a community that invests in continuous professional development in your role? Then you could be one of the people we are looking for!

At Lotsen Children and Youth in Mariestad, we have an investigation group consisting of reception, investigators, and open care, as well as a placement group that handles cases according to SoL and LVU. Connected to these groups are two senior social workers and two social administrators. Together, we drive work that makes a difference for the children, youth, and families we meet. We actively strive for an equal, equitable, and inclusive working method, and since 2023, the organization has been HBTQI+ certified through Samkrafter.

We now need to hire several social workers for our investigation and placement groups.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Investigation Group:

For those interested in a position in the investigation group that takes over after the reception has made a preliminary assessment, the work continues with:

• Investigating children's needs and parents' abilities.
• Following up on assistance decisions.
• Cooperation with schools, police, BUP, and other actors around the child.
• Customizing solutions for families.

Placement Group:

In our placement group, which takes over after an investigation has been conducted, you represent the child's interests and needs, ensuring that the child has meaningful interactions with their parents and that the child is involved in their own care. You work for reunification, parental involvement in care, and ensuring they are given the right support. This means:

• Following the care of placed children and youth based on their individual needs and rights.
• Considering and reassessing care, making visitation plans, and visitation assessments.
• Close collaboration with foster care secretaries and cooperation with schools, police, BUP, and other actors around the child.

For all positions, there are clear structures, frequent work meetings, leadership from senior social workers, and administrative support. We have fresh premises and strive for a balanced caseload among caseworkers. We also actively work for close collaboration with nearby operations and invest heavily in professional development. In your application, you can specify which focus areas you wish to work within.

If you enjoy shorter contacts, meeting deadlines, and can quickly adapt in your work, the investigation group may be the right workplace for you. On the other hand, if you prefer longer durations in cases where you follow clients over time, the placement group is recommended. Regardless of group affiliation, we have fun at work! With good cohesion and professional development, we lay the foundation for good work - We make a difference for the children!

QUALIFICATIONS

For the positions, we are looking for you who are a trained social worker and have a B driver's license. Previous work experience from social services and public authority handling of children and youth is a requirement for the reception and is meritorious for the other positions.

We see that you are flexible and creative to adapt to meetings, situations, and unpredictable days. Since the work involves interaction with many actors, we also see that you have good collaboration skills and communication abilities both orally and in writing. To ensure a legally secure handling, it is also important that you are responsible with a good ability to structure your work.

What can we offer you?

For us, you as an employee are our most important resource, which is why we care about you having a good balance between work and leisure. We offer you four trust days per year that can be taken as full or half days for recovery purposes.

At Lotsen, you will have your own office in fresh premises, and the fruit basket is stocked. We are a pleasant workplace where the workgroup has a common Friday breakfast and often organizes lunch training. We have set aside time for documentation on Wednesdays and method sessions every week with themes based on what the workgroup requests. These are for development and competence as well as collaboration with internal and external actors.

You will receive guidance and support internally from colleagues and the senior social worker. We also meet collectively once a month for external supervision at Residenset in Mariestad. As an employee within social services, you have a competitive salary, flexible hours, wellness benefits, and the opportunity for vacation exchange. You are also offered continuous professional development initiatives, including through the Professional Journey and other training planned by the unit.

In your application, we request a CV from you that outlines your previous merits. You can exclude the personal letter - instead, you will answer some selection questions when you make your digital application. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability and good references. A probationary period may be applied. Recruitment is ongoing, so do not wait with your application.

Welcome to us at Lotsen!

OTHER

Mariestad is the future municipality with a clear direction, we are going to grow! We are at the starting point of a very exciting journey with planned major investments in several areas. The establishments will provide great opportunities for the place and the organization to grow and develop. Do you want to help create dream positions together? Welcome with your application and become part of our team as we shape the future of Mariestad!

Wondering what there is to do and see when you are not working with us? Visit www.livetiskaraborg.se (http://www.livetiskaraborg.se) and discover all the possibilities in Skaraborg.

In this recruitment, we have decided where and how the current position will be visible. We therefore strongly request no contact from external recruitment assistance.