Are you ready for the future? We are – and now we are looking for you!

Within the Department of Work and Welfare in Kristianstad, we are embarking on an exciting journey of change. Our vision is clear: A department – ready for the future!

The department is responsible for individual and family care as well as certain labor market and educational initiatives in the municipality. We have a collective responsibility to prevent and combat exclusion and to support citizens towards increased independence.

We are developing our organization to meet future needs and create even better conditions for our citizens. From April 2026, we will be working in a new organization – focusing on a modern, sustainable, and legally secure welfare system.

Do you want to make a difference for children whose parents are in conflict? Welcome to us at family law! In the recruitment process, we will continuously call for interviews, so please submit your application today!

Your role with us

As a family law secretary, you will support children and parents in difficult life situations. You have the ability to see beyond the conflict and focus on the child's needs – and you actively contribute to preventing harm to children. Your tasks include providing advice to separated parents and conducting informational conversations. You will conduct collaborative discussions with parents who need support to agree on family law issues regarding shared children. On behalf of the court, you will conduct and write statements and investigations in custody, residence, and visitation cases. On behalf of parents, you will draft agreements regarding custody, residence, and visitation. Investigating paternity and parenthood, as well as investigating and following up on adoptions, is also part of the role of a family law secretary.

Please note that recruitment is subject to the decision on a collaboration agreement with Bromölla municipality. If the agreement does not materialize, the recruitment process may be interrupted.

Who are we looking for?

To work in this incredibly rewarding yet sometimes very challenging role, you need a degree in social work and experience in authority work within social services for children and youth. Experience in family law is an advantage.

As a family law secretary with us, you are required to have good collaboration skills and enjoy working both independently and in a team. You view the organization from a holistic perspective and are motivated to help develop and improve the organization based on the best interests of children and families. You have good self-awareness, are confident in your professional role, and communicate easily in both speech and writing.

A driving license for a manual car is required for this position.

This is us

We are a dedicated team with high competence in family law – where the best interests of the child are always at the center. The team currently consists of six family law secretaries and one unit manager. Since we will likely enter into a collaboration agreement with Bromölla municipality for handling their family law cases, we need to strengthen our team with another family law secretary. With us, you will have the opportunity to grow in an environment characterized by collegial learning, experience sharing, and a strong commitment to children's rights issues. Do you want to contribute?

We are now looking for more employees who want to join us on our journey of change. Are you driven, curious, and want to contribute to meaningful work? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

We offer

Individual introduction plan, unit manager/team leader who supports and coaches in daily work, group supervision, professional development as needed, the possibility of remote work, 1500 SEK in wellness allowance per year, and the option to exchange vacation pay for extra vacation days.

We are over 7000 employees in Kristianstad municipality who make a difference in people's everyday lives, every day. With us, you will find employees who are passionate about welfare and want to turn ideas into reality. Kristianstad municipality offers various career paths so you can develop throughout your working life. Read more about our benefits and us as an employer here (https://www.kristianstad.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare.670.html).

Good to know

If you have protected personal information, do not apply via the application button. Instead, send your application by post or submit it at Rådhus Skåne. Mark the envelope with the title and reference number. If you have questions, you can contact the citizen center at 044-13 50 00.

If you have questions about how to submit your application, contact the system support at 0771-69 36 93. Choose 1 - Visma Recruit and 2 - job seekers.