Vacant job

Eksjö municipality is a safe and vibrant community that welcomes everyone. Here you will find both urban and rural areas with a rich history and a forward-looking spirit. Small entrepreneurs and large businesses thrive here. There is a closeness that allows for a meaningful leisure time. The municipality is one of the largest employers, and with your help, we want our residents to live a good life. We achieve this by collaborating, working sustainably, and utilizing your skills and commitment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you want to make a difference for children and youth?

Eksjö municipality is now looking for an engaged and responsible social worker for our reception group within the children and youth unit. Here you will have the opportunity to work closely with children and young people and their families, while also becoming part of a pleasant workplace with strong collegial support and development opportunities.

The reception group is the first point of contact for children, youth, and their families when the need for support arises. Our mission is to conduct preliminary assessments, receive reports of concern and applications, and provide advice and support. We work closely with both internal and external actors to ensure a safe and legally secure process for the children and youth we encounter.

As a social worker in the reception group for children and youth, you will:

• receive and assess incoming reports and applications.
• conduct urgent protection and risk assessments.
• carry out preliminary assessments and decide whether cases should proceed to investigation.
• maintain close contact with children, youth, guardians, and partners.
• provide advice, support, and guidance both by phone and in personal meetings.
• document and make decisions according to applicable legislation.
• provide information and explain the mission of social services (to specific groups, partners, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

You have a degree in social work or another qualification that meets the requirements of the National Board of Health and Welfare for work within social services for children and youth.

You have:

• good knowledge of the Social Services Act (SoL), the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU), and other relevant legislation.
• analytical skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to make decisions under time pressure.
• confidence, structure, and the ability to collaborate well with both colleagues and external actors.
• experience working with children, youth, or exercising authority within social work (preferable).
• a valid driver's license for manual transmission.

We offer

• A workplace with high competence and collegial support both internally in children and youth and also with other units in IFO.
• Continuous supervision and opportunities for professional development.
• A meaningful job where you make a difference in the lives of children and youth.
• Flexible working conditions in consultation with management and wellness benefits.

Before an employment offer, a satisfactory extract from the police criminal record must be presented.

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

OTHER

If you are the one we are looking for and find the position interesting, we look forward to your application. You can easily apply via the link in the advertisement.

If you are called for an interview, you need to verify your identity in one of the following three ways:

• Passport
• National ID card showing citizenship
• ID card combined with a certificate of citizenship.

If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EES, you must also present a valid residence permit and/or work permit in Sweden.

Eksjö municipality has already selected advertising channels before the announcement and therefore requests no contact from recruitment firms or ad sellers.