Social Worker for Children and Youth in Enskede-Årsta-Vantör

Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. Now we are looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

Do you want to make a real difference for children and families in complex life situations?

Do you want to work in an engaged team and make a difference for children and young people? Are you motivated by creating safety and opportunities for children and their families? As two of our employees move on to a unit within the first line, we are now strengthening our operations.

We are therefore looking for experienced, driven, and empathetic social workers for one of our investigation units within Children and Youth in the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration.

What our employees say:

”I feel listened to and appreciated by my managers. There is a great freedom under responsibility – and I know that I am never alone.”

”My work feels most meaningful when I hear the voices of children and young people and feel that I reach out to parents, that they want to make a change for their children's sake.”

Your role

As a social worker in our team, you will have a meaningful assignment where you:

• Investigate and follow up on interventions according to SoL and LVU.
• Work closely with children, families, and their networks to find long-term solutions.
• Use evidence-based methods and assessment tools such as iRisk and EARL.
• Be part of the unit's development through experience sharing and reflection.

We place great importance on good reception and a professional approach and actively work to create a safe and learning work environment.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in social work.
• Enjoys working with investigations and following up on interventions.
• Sees networking as a natural part of successful social work.
• Is a skilled communicator and has good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience of authority work within children and youth.
• Knowledge of assessment methods such as iRisk, EARL, SAVRY, ADAD, and Signs of Safety.
• Good insight into social legislation.

We believe that you:

• Are empathetic and attentive.
• Have good communication skills and a genuine interest in helping people.
• Are confident in making assessments and decisions – even in difficult situations.
• Are structured and find it easy to organize your work.
• Have the ability to stay calm and stable in pressured situations.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

We offer

Leadership that sees and supports: With us, you have managers who are present in everyday life and whom you can turn to when you need to discuss assessments, get support in difficult situations, or just need to air a thought.

You will also be offered:

• A solid introduction with support from a mentor.
• A workplace with engaged and experienced colleagues and managers.
• Wellness allowance of 3,000 SEK/year and access to a gym in the building.
• Flexible working hours with winter and summer working time and the possibility of vacation exchange.

About us

We are one of Stockholm's 11 district administrations and have our office in the Slakthus area near Globen. We have about 89 employees, of which 72 are social workers within Children and Youth. We work to provide the right support and interventions to children, young people, and their families through several specialized units.

We work to provide the right support and interventions to children, young people, and their families through several specialized units. With us, you will meet competent and engaged colleagues, experienced and present managers, and a culture where we support and develop each other. We work systematically, have the child's best interest in focus, and always strive to improve our working methods.

Application

We have removed the personal letter; instead, you will answer a few questions about your skills and experience in connection with your application. Please note: For this position, you may be required to provide a current extract from the police criminal record. The extract requested should apply to work with children in activities other than school and childcare.

Does this sound like a role for you? We look forward to hearing from you! The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competence and thus counteracting discrimination.

Enskede Årsta Vantör is one of 11 district administrations in the City of Stockholm. As part of the City of Stockholm, the administration offers preschool and leisure, care for the elderly and disabled, social services, preventive and safety-promoting work, urban development, and park maintenance to our 105,000 Stockholm residents living in the district. We face exciting challenges as the Enskede Årsta Vantör district grows and entirely new neighborhoods are built. Approximately 18,000 new apartments are planned by 2030.