Welcome to the Social Administration

The mission of the Social Administration is to provide good care and support and to 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 Support, Child and Youth Authority, Child and Youth Interventions, and Adults.

For more information about working in Uppsala Municipality, visit Uppsala Municipality (https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/).

Do you dream of making a real difference? With us, you can help create safety and hope for those who need it most. We work with an evidence-based method that sees the person before the problem – and now we are looking for you to become part of our team and help us reduce homelessness through Housing First!

Housing Unit 2

Housing Unit 2 is one of the two housing units of the Social Administration located in Uppsala. The service primarily targets individuals over 18 years old with housing social contracts and Housing First, and we operate under the Social Services Act (SoL).

The housing units are located on the same floor in newly renovated premises on Fålhagsleden. The housing unit works with an activity-based approach with the possibility of remote work.

Job Description

Your role includes working with authority exercises within the framework of Housing First and investigating the right to assistance in the form of housing, following up on these assistance decisions, and implementing them. A large part of the work consists of social work, collaboration, and teamwork, as well as being part of the organization's change efforts. Housing First is a homelessness model aimed at providing a stable housing solution for people with complex and long-term issues, such as addiction, mental health problems, long-term homelessness, and social vulnerability. With a secure housing solution, conditions are created for recovery and increased quality of life. Housing First is an evidence-based and well-researched method that we know is the most effective way to reduce long-term homelessness. In Housing First, there is a belief that change is possible if the right conditions are provided. The work requires flexibility to meet the target group in the environments they are in and with the needs they have. The work is carried out in close collaboration with Uppsala City Mission, the municipality's property department, and Uppsalahem. The team working with Housing First consists of two social workers and a team leader. The team has a close and good collaboration. You will also participate in training and supervision to continuously improve and develop your skills.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work. To succeed in this role, you need to have experience in working with authority exercises. The job requires good oral and written skills in Swedish. We also see that you have experience working with people in vulnerable life situations.

If you have knowledge of the investigation methods and assessment tools used in social services, it is considered an advantage. It is desirable if you have a very good understanding of the Social Services Act. It is also advantageous if you have knowledge of or experience working with MI and low-arousal approaches.

As a person, you are flexible and have the ability to see opportunities in change. You are good at creating, maintaining, and developing professional relationships. The job suits you if you are good at understanding and empathizing with others' perspectives and situations. We also see that you are communicative and have an easy time listening and adapting your communication style. Additionally, you are good at structuring, planning, and prioritizing your work.

Inquiries

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact: Anna-Maria Styf, unit manager, 018-727 14 01.

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 23 02.

An employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve a military placement.

In your application, you should 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 take place after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.