Social Worker for the Children and Family Unit

We are looking for more social workers for the Children and Family Unit for a fixed-term employment until 2026-12-31 at 100%. We at the unit want to contribute to ensuring that children and young people have good growing conditions. We work with children and young people aged 0-18 and their parents and networks. It is an important and enjoyable job, but far from simple.

With us, you will experience a workday that involves great variation, both in assignments and in the organizations and people you meet. It is a challenging yet fun and educational position where you can contribute your full competence.

Your New Job

As a social worker in the Children and Family Unit, you will work on investigating children's needs and parents' abilities based on reports of concern and applications. Based on the investigation, you will make assessments and decisions regarding interventions and be responsible for follow-ups on these interventions. We work according to SoL and LVU. All work is based on close collaboration with other authorities and partners. The tasks are investigative in nature, and documentation and communication are central parts of the work. We work according to BBIC and Signs of Safety. The job involves conducting home visits to citizens, which may also include travel throughout the country.

The work is interesting, challenging, and multifaceted, and is suitable for you who are stimulated by complex situations and challenges that require problem-solving and creativity.

When you start with us, you will receive an introduction and support to grow into your role. We provide collegial support, close leadership, weekly case discussions, and external supervision. All social workers receive further training in the national Professional Journey. We work in an activity-based office environment with different zones, and there is some opportunity for remote work.

Common Tasks

• Investigate, assess, and make decisions in cases.
• Documentation of cases.
• Support and help people in critical and challenging situations.
• Emergency assessments of incoming cases.
• Advisory conversations.
• Collaborate with other authorities and partners.

Your Competence

Requirements

• You have a degree in social work.
• You have experience in authority work within social child and youth care.
• You have good computer skills.
• You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

Meritorious

• Training and experience in working according to Signs of Safety.
• Knowledge and experience of working in the operational system Viva.
• You have a driver's license.

We Are Looking for You

We believe that your ability to collaborate and create good relationships is one of your strengths. To be skilled at this, we see that you are both a good and active listener who is good at creating open and trusting communication with others, and that you are secure in yourself and sensitive to others' needs and opinions. In stressful and challenging situations, you are the one who maintains calm and focuses on what is important. This enables you to make well-considered decisions and act effectively.

As a social worker, you are used to following laws and guidelines, but at the same time, you are creative and not afraid to think outside the box, which means you often contribute new perspectives and solutions.

Finally, it is important that you can organize and prioritize your work effectively.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability. If you are shortlisted for an interview, we ask you to provide a copy of your criminal record check.

How the Recruitment Process Works

We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent in. We ask you to provide these if it becomes relevant for an interview.

The municipality of Östersund has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What Do We Offer?

The municipality of Östersund offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Social and Labor Market Administration

Working with heart means being part of creating conditions for everyone in Östersund to live a simpler, richer, and safer life. With us, this can mean working with residents of all ages within both open care, labor market, and social services. It is important. For real.