Are you ready for the future? We are – and now we are looking for you!

Within the Department of Work and Welfare in Kristianstad, we are embarking on an exciting journey of change. Our vision is clear: A department – ready for the future!

We are developing our organization to meet future needs and create even better conditions for our citizens. From April 2026, we will work in a new organization – focusing on a modern, sustainable, and legally secure welfare system.

Do you want to be part of the new social services where there is a strong focus on preventive work? Do you want to be part of a team that can offer you developing, stimulating, and interesting tasks? We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills, who is flexible, solution-oriented, and has a good attitude. If you enjoy challenges and believe that preventive work is an important part of social work, then you might be one of those who fit into the team.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March 2nd and 4th.

Your role with us

We are looking for a social advisor with a focus on preventive work. The new social advisors will be part of the preventive work at the Unit for Establishment and Counseling within the Department of Work and Welfare.

50% of the position will be based at Familjehuset Näsby, which is a family center. At Familjehuset Näsby, there is a child health center (BVC), midwifery clinic, open preschool, and social counseling. We have staff and services gathered for the whole family in one place. Familjehuset Näsby is a meeting place for families and parents with children up to 6 years old. Those expecting a child are also welcome here. We organize, among other things, baby cafés and parent groups. As a social advisor at Familjehuset, you will work with those who have questions or need support in their role as a parent/future parent. You will also work to disseminate information about the rights of children and families. Collaboration with other professionals at Familjehuset occurs naturally in daily work.

50% of the position will be with other social advisors at the unit for establishment and counseling. The unit works with parenting and focuses on family through advisory, motivational, and family-supportive conversations. The unit's work includes leading various types of groups primarily aimed at parents. The role includes working with Växa Tryggt, which is an extended home visit program for first-time mothers conducted in collaboration with Region Skåne.

Outreach work and collaboration with, for example, preschools, schools, and child health care will also be an important part of your work.

Evening work will occur about one day a week.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work or another higher education that the employer finds suitable. We prefer that you have experience in social work within the social services area and have experience in treatment and conversations with parents and their children. Since communication is an important part of your work, we expect you to be computer literate and able to express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing. A driver's license for a manual transmission is required. Your personal qualities are important to us, and we are looking for someone with empathetic ability, who is flexible, curious, and creative. You have the ability to work with other people; to listen, show empathy, and respect. You are unpretentious and recognize and reward others' contributions. Your ability to create and maintain good relationships, both internally and externally, will be beneficial in the work, and you collaborate well with people in various contexts and functions. Furthermore, you have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. You encourage and support change initiatives and easily adjust your behavior in relation to the needs of others.

This is us

At the Department of Work and Welfare, around 480 dedicated employees work every day to make a difference for people at various stages of life. Together, we create security, participation, and opportunities.

We are now looking for more employees who want to be part of our journey of change. Are you driven, curious, and want to contribute to meaningful work? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

Meet the future with us in the Department of Work and Welfare. The department is responsible for individual and family care and certain labor market and educational initiatives in the municipality. We have a collective responsibility to prevent and combat exclusion and support citizens towards increased independence.

We offer

We are over 7000 employees in Kristianstad municipality who make a difference in people's everyday lives, every day. With us, you will find employees who are passionate about welfare and want to turn ideas into reality. Kristianstad municipality offers several different career paths so that you can develop throughout your working life. Read more about our benefits and us as an employer here (https://www.kristianstad.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare.670.html).

Good to know

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If you have questions about how to make your application, contact the system's support at 0771-69 36 93. Choose 1 - Visma Recruit and 2 - job seekers.