Vacant job

Description

We are looking for someone who wants an exciting and varied role as a Manager at Korttids Lindbacken 2 in Vargön.

Korttids Lindbacken provides short-term care and short-term stays according to LSS. The operation is divided into two well-adapted floors where younger children stay on one floor and older children/youths on the other. The children/youths stay in the facility for varying numbers of nights each month based on their assessed needs. The assignment involves providing relief for the children's guardians and offering the child/youth a change of environment.

The role also includes short-term supervision (recreational activities) for school-aged youth with extended school care.

We can offer you the opportunity to work in an organization where quality work for the youth is the focus, and the chance to make a difference is significant! The managerial role with us constantly presents new challenges that develop and provide new experiences. Working hours are primarily during weekdays in the daytime, but some evening and weekend work may occur.

Welcome to us!

Responsibilities

In the role of manager, you have a leading function where you are expected to lead and distribute the daily work in the organization. In this role, you alternate between supporting the youth and performing administrative tasks where you are responsible for planning the operation in a way that enables your employees to carry out their work with good quality and with the youth in focus. In dialogue with the unit manager and the organization's educators, you also plan the educational content of the operation. You act as the unit manager's extended arm and maintain continuous contact with the unit manager regarding the operation's planning, goals, and development.

Together with support assistants, support educators, and the unit manager, you will work according to the goals and guidelines that apply to the operation and guide and support your employees in methodological work and interaction. You will work with the unit manager on the development of the operation, quality assurance, competence, and daily operations.

You will participate in forums with other managers, where you will receive support and guidance in your role. The work may also involve collaboration with other units and/or development work within the department.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree from a social pedagogical program, social care line/program, or another higher education that the employer assesses as equivalent.

We want you to have a positive view of people and be able to see the individual's needs. You are flexible and responsive and have the ability to work both independently and in a team. To succeed in the role, you should be structured and have a good ability to plan, organize, and follow up. The assignment includes the ability to collaborate with relatives, guardians, schools, and other important individuals/professions around the individual.

You should be able to make decisions based on the needs of the operation and the individuals and be communicative towards colleagues and management in the decisions made. You should be able to reflect on yourself and your work in relation to the assignment and be a good support to your colleagues in the same. Additionally, you should have personal maturity, be stable, clear, and have self-awareness. Experience in the field and knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities is a requirement. Knowledge and experience in clarifying pedagogy is an advantage, as well as previous work in leadership roles and change processes. Experience in short-term operations and working with youth within our target group is also advantageous.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

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

Scheduled working hours: primarily weekdays during the day, with some evening and weekend work.

When applying for a position within the Social Services' operations, you must be prepared to present a criminal record extract before the appointment.

Recruitment may begin during the application period, so do not wait to submit your application.

Conditions

Scheduled working hours: primarily weekdays during the day, with some evening and weekend work.

When applying for a position within the Social Services' operations, you must be prepared to present a criminal record extract before the appointment.

Recruitment may begin during the application period, so do not wait to submit your application.

About Vänersborg Municipality

As an employee of Vänersborg Municipality, you contribute to making everyday life easier for our 40,000 citizens in the municipality. Vänersborg Municipality employs 3,800 staff, and we strive to be attractive and sustainable in all areas, throughout life.

Other Information

We see diversity as a strength that enriches our operations and welcome applicants from various backgrounds. If you are applying for a position with us that is subject to military placement, you will receive information about it in connection with your employment. The municipality has made active choices in this recruitment and therefore does not wish to be contacted with offers of advertising and recruitment assistance/competence mediation. Contact information for your trade union can be found here (https://www.vanersborg.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/arbetsmarknad/fackliga-organisationer).