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About the Job

We are now looking for two senior social workers for children and youth 8 in Nordost.

We are an experienced, dedicated, stable, and professional workgroup - where together we make a difference for those we serve. The unit is characterized by great commitment. The positions are within the Social Administration Nordost, located in Bou Lövgärdet. The positions are divided into one full-time position and one position at 75%.

With us, you will be part of a management group with strong professional pride, good cohesion, and high competence. You will work closely with other senior social workers in both your own unit and in nearby units, providing stable and experienced collegial support, and you will be offered continuous professional development and process supervision.

Your role is central to creating structure, work peace, and a professional approach in daily work. The position entails representing the board in court.

The unit is located in a local office in Lövgärdet. Our proximity to users and collaboration with everyone involved in the work concerning children and youth has given us the opportunity for more and better conversations with children and their parents. Within the framework of authority exercise, we work for high participation from users, transparency, and co-creation of solutions. The work is network-based, as we see that this generates more engagement from users and builds trust.

We also work on co-creating safety for children and youth through Signs of Safety, BBIC, and improved documentation. Training is provided in the above methods and models.

We have continuous professional development and learn from each other, as well as from our close partners such as schools in Lövgärdet, Ung Nordost, Minimaria, family centers, field workers, leisure staff, infant groups, MST, school social workers, and our colleagues in resource units.

We have an ongoing collaborative partnership with the Early Parenting Support Association. You can read more about early parenting support here: https://tidigtforaldrastod.se/ (https://tidigtforaldrastod.se/)

The Department of Social Work at the University of Gothenburg has conducted research and evaluations with good results during 2024 and 2025. You can read more about the research here: https://www.gu.se/forskning/utlokaliserad-socialtjanst-i-lovgardet-en-studie-av-samverkan-och-tillitsskapande-mellan-invanare-civilsamhalle-och-myndighetsforetradare (https://www.gu.se/forskning/utlokaliserad-socialtjanst-i-lovgardet-en-studie-av-samverkan-och-tillitsskapande-mellan-invanare-civilsamhalle-och-myndighetsforetradare)

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and solid experience in authority exercise concerning children and youth. You also need to have very good knowledge of BBIC and a secure understanding of case processes. It is an advantage if you have experience in a leadership role. It is also advantageous if you have experience with Treserva and familiarity with Signs of Safety or other structured working methods. Given the unit's localization, it is beneficial to have experience in conducting authority exercise in collaboration with others who work in the field of children and youth, such as schools, leisure activities, family centers, police, and associations.

You need to have the ability to provide clear, pedagogical, and practically applicable supervision and can translate knowledge into concrete steps in case work. You listen, articulate assessments, and create understanding. You have high integrity and a secure, warm, and professional demeanor. In this role, you also need the ability to prioritize, structure, and create work peace even in complex situations.

Selection and interviews are conducted continuously.

Welcome with your application!

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For positions that involve direct and regular contact with children under 18 years, you need to present a valid extract from the criminal record before you start working with us. The extract can be ordered directly from the Police's website https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 (https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623)

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The City of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest employers. Our mission is to create a good everyday life for the residents, visitors, and businesses of Gothenburg. As an employee of the city, you have a secure employment with many career paths where you have the opportunity for interesting and meaningful tasks. The City of Gothenburg actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to counteract discrimination.

The urban area has good communications and proximity to Gothenburg's center. Here you will find unique natural areas and varied buildings where development, renewal, and expansion are taking place in many areas. The structure of the urban area and the diversity among residents and employees make working with us developing and educational. As an employee, you make an important contribution to making Nordost an attractive area to live, work, and reside in. Through your work, you are involved in developing the city together with others. Do you want to be a part of this?

About Us

The Social Administration Nordost works to provide residents in northeastern Gothenburg with equitable and effective welfare with the opportunity to live safe and independent lives. The administration provides support to individuals and families according to the Social Services Act. We also offer activities and meeting places that can provide children and youth with a meaningful leisure time. Additionally, the administration actively works with crisis support, safety issues, community life, public health, and contacts with residents and civil society.

Welcome to a vibrant administration in a dynamic urban area - here we work for community and openness with a focus on those we serve!