Welcome to the Social Services

The mission of the Social Services is to provide good care and support, as well as to conduct activities that help individuals live an independent and active life. The Social Services (SCF) is led by a director and is divided into four departments: SCF Staff, Child and Youth Authority, Child and Youth Interventions, and Adults.

For more information on what it is like to work in Uppsala Municipality, visit Uppsala Municipality (https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/).

Do you dream of making a real difference? With us, you will help create security and hope for people who need it the most. We work with an evidence-based method that sees the person before the problem – and we are now looking for you who want to be part of our team and together with us reduce homelessness through Housing First!

Housing Unit 2

Housing Unit 2 is one of the two housing units of the Social Services located in Uppsala. The service primarily targets individuals over 18 years old with housing social contracts and Housing First, and we work based on the legislation in the Social Services Act (SoL).

The housing units are located on the same floor in newly renovated premises on Fålhagsleden. The housing unit works on an activity-based approach with the possibility of remote work.

Job Description

Your role includes working with authority exercises within the framework of Housing First and investigating the right to assistance in the form of housing, following up on these assistance decisions, and implementing them. A large part of the work consists of social work, collaboration, and teamwork, as well as being part of the organization's change work. Housing First is a homelessness model aimed at providing a stable housing solution for people with complex and long-term issues, such as addiction, mental illness, long-term homelessness, and social vulnerability. With a secure housing solution, conditions for recovery and increased quality of life are provided. Housing First is an evidence-based and well-researched method that we know is the most effective way to reduce long-term homelessness. In Housing First, there is a belief that change is possible if the right conditions are provided. The work requires flexibility to meet the target group in the environments they are in and with the needs they have. The work is carried out in close collaboration with Uppsala City Mission, the municipality's property department, and Uppsalahem. The team working with Housing First consists of two social workers and a team leader. The team has a close and good collaboration. You will also participate in training and supervision to continuously improve and develop your skills.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work. To succeed in this role, you need to have experience in authority exercises. The work requires good oral and written skills in Swedish. We also see that you have experience working with people in vulnerable life situations.

If you have knowledge of the investigation methods and assessment tools used within social services, it is considered an advantage. It is desirable if you have a very good knowledge of the Social Services Act. It is also advantageous if you have knowledge of or experience working based on MI and low-arousal responses.

As a person, you are flexible and have the ability to see opportunities in changes. You are good at creating, maintaining, and developing professional relationships. The job suits you if you are good at understanding and empathizing with others' perspectives and situations. We also see that you are communicative and have an easy time listening and adapting your communication style. Additionally, you are good at structuring, planning, and prioritizing your work.

Inquiries

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, contact: Anna-Maria Styf, unit manager, 018-727 14 01.

Union representatives: Akademikerförbundet SSR, Camilla Ahlsén Hoff, 018-727 24 34; Vision, Sofia Venemalm, 018-727 12 13.

If you have questions regarding the registration of your application, contact the recruitment area: 018-727 23 02.

Employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve a military placement.

In your application, you must state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, which is required under the Aliens Ordinance.