Welcome to the Social Administration

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

More information about working in Uppsala Municipality can be found at this link (https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/).

We will request a criminal record extract before employment can be offered for positions within the authority, specifically in the area of children and youth.

The Role of Team Leader for the Network Center

Do you have a strong commitment to involving families and their networks? Are you driven by solution-focused approaches, enjoy leading collaboration, and want to help shape a new service? Then the role of team leader for the Network Center may be right for you!

The Social Administration in Uppsala is transitioning to the new social services legislation and is focusing on high-quality work. One of the department's main focuses is to promote the participation of children and families and increase the involvement of networks.

The Network Center is a new collaborative function aimed at preventing placements and strengthening children's connections with their networks. The purpose of the service is to create closer cooperation between the Child and Youth Authority and Child and Youth Services, as well as new structures for working with home return processes and crisis support.

As the team leader for the Network Center, you will be employed in targeted support, child and youth authority. The unit is an important support in the quality work within the department and currently consists of eight experienced caseworkers, two team leaders, four coordinators, and one area manager. In the spring, three new positions for the work with the Network Center will be added.

In targeted support, you can expect a varied and educational workday. We have a strong sense of community and significant collegial exchange as each employee has extensive experience. The unit has a clear focus on quality work, method development, continuous follow-up of work practices, and well-being.

As part of targeted support, you will have a key role where you can influence and develop how we work within the department - your experiences and skills are important building blocks in our collective improvement efforts.

We offer flexible working methods and a healthy balance between work and private life. The Social Administration in Uppsala has clear career paths and salary levels.

Description of Job Duties

As the team leader for the newly established Network Center, your main tasks will involve organizing and leading collaboration between different functions within the child and youth authority and child and youth services of the social administration. You will play an important role in the establishment of the Network Center.

The assignment will involve a lot of collaboration and the challenges that come with it, but also an opportunity to lead social work with high quality. You are expected to be at the forefront regarding good reception, involvement, and keeping the child's best interests in focus. You are tasked with promoting the Signs of Safety approach and finding alternative solutions to placements by involving networks.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and several years of experience working within the child and youth authority. To succeed in this role, you need to have experience in network work. The job requires you to have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

We would prefer if you have training in Signs of Safety. Experience as a team leader or another supervisory role is considered an advantage.

As a person, you are flexible and can easily adapt to changing circumstances. You plan and organize your work effectively and take responsibility for your tasks. Furthermore, you are service-oriented, attentive, and accommodating in your interactions. The job suits you if you are a good leader while also collaborating and relating to others in a responsive and smooth manner. You are independent and have courage but also the ability to listen to different perspectives. Last but not least, you remain calm and composed in various situations and can focus on the right things.

Inquiries

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact: Katrin Larsson, area manager, 018-727 52 13.

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, please contact the recruitment area: 018-727 68 24.

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 by the Aliens Ordinance.

Employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve a military placement.