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About the Job

As a reception secretary with us in the Children and Youth department, you will be the hub for all incoming cases to the social services.

You have a broad knowledge of the department's work with children and youth and a good understanding of society and its resources. We offer a varied and meaningful job together with children, their families, and experienced colleagues.

The Children and Youth Reception Unit 2 consists of two workgroups. One workgroup is a reception group and the other is a child protection team that works specifically with children in sheltered housing. In the reception workgroup, there are 6 experienced social workers, one senior social worker, and a unit manager. The size of the group allows for close management and methodological guidance both in groups and individually. The group is characterized by broad competence, a good working atmosphere, and long-standing experience among employees and management. We work with the best interests of children and their families as our primary focus and have close and unpretentious collegial support.

We operate under SoL, LVU, and LBSB as well as the working method Children’s Needs in Focus (BBiC), Signs of Safety/LÖSA, current legislation, and in accordance with the current delegation order. We receive reports of concern and applications regarding children aged 0-17 years and we have on-call readiness to act in acute situations. We conduct risk and safety assessments regarding children's situations as well as legally secure preliminary assessments to determine whether an investigation should be initiated. We also handle certain statements.

An important task is also to prevent misinformation by meeting those we serve as well as other professionals in their arenas to create dialogue and provide accurate information about the social services' work. We provide good service, guide, and offer advice and support to those seeking contact with the social services for children and their families, including private individuals, other professionals, and partners. The reception also has an exciting development project ahead based on the new social services law processes.

As an employee of the Nordost social services, you will have access to a comprehensive introduction, a variety of training based on needs and areas of interest, ongoing professional development, and external supervision. You will be located at the social office, Tellusgatan 2 in Bergsjön.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and a few years of experience in authority work with children and youth. It is an advantage if you have also worked in a children and youth reception. You have a particular interest in areas such as norm-breaking behavior, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and children's rights and needs.

You who are applying have a clear child perspective and care about good interactions. You listen to the person you meet and adapt your communication according to the recipient and situation. You base your work on the equal value of all and create a good atmosphere in meetings. You are responsible for your own and the shared tasks with the child's best interests in focus. You enjoy documenting, are attentive, and listen to others to understand their needs. You value collaboration and are attracted to a varied job while being resilient to stress. You enjoy a varied job, as reception work involves on-call work with rapid changes and a fast pace.

There are many actors around children and youth, and we therefore place great importance on your ability to collaborate, both internally and externally, which requires a high degree of flexibility and personal responsibility. By being interested and creating understanding for others, you contribute to a respectful working climate. You have the ability to maintain an open mindset and approach, as well as the ability to see solutions instead of obstacles in working with children, their families, and the surrounding network.

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

Interviews will be conducted continuously, so welcome with your application to us at Children and Youth Reception 2 in Nordost!

Other

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

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, meet GDPR requirements, and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or letter. If you have protected personal data, you should NOT apply via the system but contact the recruiting manager for handling your application.

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 combat 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 with us, 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 Nordost Social Services work to provide residents in northeastern Gothenburg with equitable and effective welfare, enabling them to live safe and independent lives. The department 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 meaningful leisure time. Additionally, the department actively works with crisis support, safety issues, community life, public health, and contacts with residents and civil society.

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