Vacant job

Ref: 20260013

Job Responsibilities

We are now looking for a school counselor for Lindeborg School!

In the role of counselor with us, you will actively work for our students in need of special support from a social and psychosocial perspective. Your expertise contributes to ensuring that appropriate measures for students in need of special support from a social and psychosocial perspective are considered and offered. You will work closely with your colleagues to create opportunities for change and development at the student, group, and organizational levels. Your expertise is part of the school's student health team where you contribute knowledge about risk and protective factors for students' health, social situation, learning, development, etc.

We also see that you are involved in the school's activities by participating where our students are, such as during breaks, meetings, lessons as needed, etc.

You will also:

• Conduct school social assessments and social evaluations as needed.
• Offer guidance, consultation, and advice to school staff from a social perspective.
• Collaborate and cooperate with students, guardians, school staff, and, if necessary, external actors regarding measures for students.
• Cooperate with authorities and organizations in preventive work related to the school or the city of Malmö.

Qualifications

You have a degree in social work and at least two years of experience in social work focused on children and youth. We would prefer if you have experience working as a school counselor.

You have good insight into the school's goals and governing documents, knowledge of other administrations, and for example, child and adolescent psychiatry (BUP), as well as knowledge of practices and guidelines in the field.

As a person, you are curious and have a desire to work with your colleagues to ensure that all our students reach their full potential. You have a good ability to create relationships that can lead to development with colleagues, guardians, and students. You have a good ability to work independently when needed and to drive your own work forward.

Welcome with your application!

About the Workplace

At Lindeborg School, about 100 employees work, and there are 710 students from preschool class to ninth grade. With us, learning is in focus, and we work to create conditions for everyone to learn and develop. We have a good reception and trusting relationships. We are engaged, knowledgeable, and enjoy working and developing together. We want all our staff and all our students to have the opportunity for individual development that strengthens both the individual and the team. We develop our teaching and leadership in the classroom together in our work and subject teams and supplement with new knowledge with the help of external actors such as Umeå University. This makes working with us at Lindeborg School stimulating and developing.

The Primary School Administration – the city's largest administration with about 80 schools, 6500 employees, and 36,000 students offers a workplace for everyone. Here we want to grow, develop, and be challenged in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone has a good working environment and invest in leadership. Together we all work for each student's best school! The Primary School Administration's student health is HBTQI-certified, which strengthens the strategic work aimed at creating a good working environment and an HBTQI-competent and inclusive approach in our schools.

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 people of Malmö, we are developing 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 type: Fixed-term employment/Temporary position until 2027-02-01
Scope: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
Start date: April 1, 2026

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.

According to the Education Act, a presentation of an extract from the police's criminal record is required for employment in preschool, school, and school-age childcare. The form to order the extract is available at: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/)

The city of Malmö strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to ensuring that we as an employer can meet the needs of the people of Malmö.

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