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Social Worker at NKJT - Make a difference for women and children in vulnerable situations

Social Worker in Stockholm 100%

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Stockholm

Employment type: Fixed-term contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension

We are now looking for a sign language proficient social worker for the Stockholm unit. As a social worker, you will be responsible for providing counseling support, advice, and practical assistance to those in need who have contacted us. The position also involves planning group activities, conducting events, and working closely with social services, the police, and other relevant actors. You will be on call, which means you are expected to work evenings and weekends as needed. You will work closely with the housing coordinator and other colleagues in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual support conversations and group discussions, and maintain contact with relevant authorities.

• Provide practical help and support to victims of violence, for example, by accompanying them as a support person at meetings or assisting with applications and other practical measures.

• Collaborate with colleagues at both national and local levels, including the support team and the social worker group as well as the team in Stockholm.

• Plan and carry out group activities in collaboration with staff in Stockholm.

• Perform administrative tasks such as documentation, participation in workplace meetings, and represent the organization in various contexts.

• On-call duty: Evening and weekend work may occur as part of the position.

• Work with practical tasks in the organization and housing together with other employees. We are a small workplace where great personal responsibility, close collaboration, and participation in other tasks that may occur at a women's shelter are required.

Your profile

To succeed and feel secure in the job, we wish for you to meet the following profile:

Education: A degree in social work or equivalent higher education.

Experience: Experience in similar work, such as with deaf teams or similar. Possesses digital competence and can handle office packages and teams. Familiarity with documentation work. Experience working with administrations and having authority contacts in the professional role.

Language: You are proficient in Swedish and sign language.

Good collaboration skills: You are a communicative person who enjoys working in a team and is self-driven and takes initiative. You can maintain structure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Driver's license: B

We offer

• A meaningful job: You will be part of developing an organization that makes a difference for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind women and non-binary individuals who have been, are, or are at risk of being subjected to violence in close relationships.

• A rewarding work environment: You will work in a humane and developing environment. Our goal is to have a team with open communication and a non-prestigious atmosphere with a positive and pleasant work environment for everyone.

• A workplace with security and good working conditions: You will be covered by a collective agreement and offered wellness benefits.

You will work in a relatively newly formed and simultaneously expanding organization dealing with one of society's most stigmatized issues – men's violence against women and children. No day is the same with us, and hopefully, you will find meaning in the work you do in our organization. We achieve a lot through collective efforts, by being kind to each other, daring to use a good portion of courage and humor, and always striving to interpret each other positively.

Employment conditions

• Fixed-term employment for one year with the possibility of extension. 100% with start date as agreed.

• Wellness allowance and collective agreement through Fremia.

How to apply

Send your application letter and CV to Johanna Treffenberg, Deputy Operations Manager, [email protected] by January 24, 2025. Please indicate "Application Social Worker" in the subject line. For questions, feel free to contact Mia Modig, Operations Manager [email protected]

Important to know

• Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

• A background check from the police will be requested before employment.

• Your personal data will be processed according to GDPR.

About National Women's Shelter and Support in Sign Language

National Women's Shelter and Support in Sign Language, NKJT, has been Sweden's leading competence center and the only support and service organization focusing on deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind children, youth, women, non-binary individuals, and others who have been, or are at risk of being subjected to violence, or who need support in Swedish sign language since 2019. With our expertise in sign language and violence victimization, we offer qualified counseling support, assistance in contacts with authorities, and, if necessary, sign language-protected housing in close collaboration with social services. We also run two online-based shelters in sign language – one for children and youth and one for women and girls as well as non-binary individuals experiencing violence. As a national competence center in this area, we spread knowledge and experiences to improve support for sign language users across the country. Read more about our support at www.nkjt.se and www.boujt.se.

We look forward to hearing from you and together creating safety and opportunities for those who need us the most.

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