Social Worker for the Child and Family Unit

Ystad is the small town with big opportunities. Here you will find unique natural experiences, a vibrant history, a dynamic cultural life, and a variety of recreational activities. We also have a rich business community that operates both locally and globally.

In Ystad Municipality, we are about 2900 dedicated employees who contribute and make a difference. Together we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future.

For us, leadership is important, which is why all managers are trained in developmental leadership. We offer you a secure employment where you make a meaningful contribution to society. Here you will also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.

We stand firmly on our values, which are - Better Together, characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism.

Within the social care administration, about 1200 dedicated employees work to provide support and care to those in need in our municipality. The work takes place within elderly care, home care, disability services, social psychiatry, and individual and family care.

We are now looking for a social worker for our team at the Child and Family Unit, which is one of seven units within IFO. Currently, a total of 18 people work in the unit, including a unit manager, a senior social worker, three social workers in reception, 12 investigating social workers, and an administrative assistant.

As an employee with us, you will receive an introduction with a mentor, external supervision, participation in the Professional Journey, wellness benefits, and several engaged colleagues with extensive experience in social work. If you want to be part of a wonderful and experienced group of social workers with a strong focus on children, you should apply for the position!

The group is looking for someone who is cheerful, positive, and curious and enjoys varied and developing work. Here’s how an employee describes their workgroup and management:

"We have a strong sense of community in the team where we help each other and have fun together. The manager and senior social worker are accessible, competent, and great at supporting and providing feedback".

Ystad Municipality is part of Backa Barnet together with Region Skåne and the Police nationally. Backa Barnet is a joint model to ensure children's rights, to promptly identify children's needs, and to provide coordinated support. As a social worker, you will be involved in the work with Backa Barnet. For more information, visit the website, www.backabarnet.se (http://www.backabarnet.se)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

At the Child and Family Unit, we work from a systems theory perspective with a developed child perspective and use BBIC as our case management and documentation tool. We have Lifecare as our operational system.

As a social worker, your main task will be case management according to SoL and LVU focusing on children and youth aged 0-18 years, their families, and networks. You will investigate and assess the resources and support needs of children and families and decide on and follow up various interventions at home. Placed children are followed up by another unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work. A requirement is that you have current experience in authority exercise in the form of investigations involving children and youth. You have good knowledge of child development and it is essential for you to be engaged with children at risk. You also see the child's network as an important resource in the change process.

As a social worker, you need to be secure and stable and possess the ability to remain calm as there is often a high pace. Furthermore, you need to have the ability to maintain a realistic perspective on situations that arise in daily work. You will meet many people in crisis and/or with complex life situations, which means you must be able to see opportunities, convey hope, and meet people in a respectful manner.

You need to be able to work both independently and collaboratively with others. Furthermore, you need to be able to work in a structured manner by planning, organizing, and prioritizing your work well. You should have good reflective and analytical skills and be able to express yourself well in both speech and writing, as the job involves a significant amount of documentation and administration.

A valid driver's license (B) is required for the position.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and selection will take place continuously.

OTHER

Employees are sought under the condition that the position is not required by already employed personnel or individuals with preferential rights.

Before a potential employment, we will check citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or be able to prove that you are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit.

All employees should be offered conditions for good health; therefore, we actively work with our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free working time.

In connection with this recruitment, we kindly decline contacts from recruitment companies and other advertisers. Please note that we only accept applications via Visma Recruit and thus not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the designated contact person.