Welcome to Bergs Municipality - Municipality of the Year 2024!

Two-thirds of our population live outside our urban areas; we do not see the municipality's sparsity as a hindrance but as an opportunity! Here, magnificent nature is close at hand, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and an active cultural and association life. For those who want the offerings and communications of the city, Östersund is just a stone's throw away. The South Sámi culture, reindeer husbandry, and language are an important part of the municipality's identity.

As an employer, all municipal activities rest on our five guiding principles: togetherness, courage, effectiveness, communication, and sustainability. Our guiding principles are developed to be our compass and guidance in always promoting trust and a good organizational culture with the citizen in focus.

At bergsliv.se, we have gathered inspiring reports about people living in the municipality and facts about our urban areas. Welcome to find your dream life with us in Bergs Municipality!

We accept your job application digitally via our recruitment system. If you have protected personal information, you should not send your application via the recruitment system. Instead, contact the HR consultant via switchboard 0687-161 00, and you will receive assistance on how to apply for a job safely. We kindly ask for no contact from staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of job ads.

Social Services in Bergs Municipality

Starting January 1, 2026, Social Services in Bergs Municipality will work in a team-based manner, combining authority and open care. We are now looking for a new colleague for the Children & Youth team who will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues from open care in the same team. Does this sound interesting? Then you have come to the right place with us in Bergs Municipality!

Job Responsibilities

As a social worker for children and youth, you will be part of a group with 7 other social workers and 7 colleagues from open care. In this role, you will be an important piece of the puzzle in an exciting and ambitious organization that is currently characterized by strong forward momentum. Collaboration and trust are key words in our work.

The job responsibilities mainly consist of exercising authority where you investigate and assess the need for protection or support and make decisions about interventions in the area of children and youth. You will also be responsible for the implementation and follow-up of certain interventions. Our goal is to work with early interventions for our citizens. The work is carried out in accordance with applicable legislation, particularly the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act on Special Provisions concerning the Care of Young People (LVU).

Documentation and collaboration with other activities, as well as being a presenter for the Care and Social Committee when needed, are also included. The position includes social readiness, which can be reached via 112 outside of office hours. Compensation according to agreement is included, and you will serve on standby based on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

A degree in social work is required for this position. If you also have several years of experience in investigation and authority exercise within the social services area (focusing on children and youth), good knowledge of the relevant legislation (especially SoL and LVU), and experience from working with VIVA and/or BBIC, we consider this an asset.

We also see it as an asset if you have experience working with or knowledge of NPF diagnoses. You need to have a good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing. A driver's license for passenger cars (B license) is a requirement.

Upon employment, an extract from the police criminal record will be requested. The application form can be downloaded from the police website.

Bergs Municipality is a Sámi administrative municipality, and we consider it an asset if you have knowledge of the South Sámi language and culture.

Personal Qualities

To thrive in the role of social worker with us, you need to have a good ability to work independently while also seeing teamwork as a central part of the overall work. If you enjoy taking responsibility, are driven, flexible, and have a strong solution focus, you are the right person for us. You thrive in a role where work is done from a holistic perspective around the individual and family, where collaboration with both the individual and other activities is a given. Being attentive, humble, and able to ask for help are also qualities we seek. You understand the importance of following current legal provisions, routines, and policies. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability based on these qualities.

We Offer

Working in Bergs Municipality means that you become part of an organization in constant development and forward movement. Our employees are our most important resource, and we value you for your unique skills and experience. We offer access to the Benefits Portal Benify, wellness grants, opportunities for vacation and pension exchanges, and some remote work.

We apply a trust-based leadership style and close collegial support, which includes weekly meetings with the unit manager and external supervision every month. Within individual and family care, there is an agreement for an 8-hour workday with the possibility of recovery of up to 2 hours per day, when the operation allows. Our employees value a good working environment where we all work together to achieve our goals.

Warm welcome with your application to us at Social Services in Bergs Municipality!

Contact Information

Lena Backman, HR Consultant, 0687-164 11

Annica Jansson, Social Worker, +46 0687-16160

Workplace

Vallmovägen 6

845 31 Svenstavik