Group Leader at SiS Youth Home Ljungbacken

The Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (SiS) is an authority responsible for individually adapted compulsory care for young people with complex psychosocial issues and for adults with addiction. SiS also implements secure youth care. We do this at youth homes and homes for adults with addiction across the country. At SiS, your work life becomes an exciting challenge. No matter where in our organization you work or what position you hold, you help create life-changing transformations.

SiS Youth Home Ljungbacken receives boys aged 16 to 20 years. The institution is located in Uddevalla.

Job Description

Are you motivated to help young people in vulnerable life situations? Do you also enjoy organizing, leading, and planning? Apply for the position of group leader at SiS! As a group leader, you contribute to a safe and secure environment for both young people and staff. In this role, you actively participate in the operational care and treatment work on the department. You are responsible for planning, operationally leading, and distributing the daily work. You act as a role model and promote that the work is conducted legally. You keep the unit manager on your department updated on issues that may affect the work environment, care, and treatment environment, or deficiencies in the operations. Introduction and guidance of new employees are also part of your work. You are part of a team with the unit manager and treatment secretary, and you will have close collaboration to achieve good results together. You are also part of the management readiness and act as a deputy for the unit manager in their absence.

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed in the role of group leader, you are motivated to work with and help people in vulnerable life situations. The operational work and interaction with young people are your main focus. You are good at planning, organizing, and prioritizing work effectively and are clear in your communication with others. At the same time, you are attentive and affirming in your interactions and are skilled at building relationships. You have a professional approach and a good ability to collaborate and understand others' perspectives. The work can be challenging at times and requires you to be stable and remain calm even in stressful situations.

You should also have:

• A university degree of at least 180 credits with a focus on social sciences, healthcare, or behavioral sciences, or another educational background deemed equivalent by the employer
• Several years of work experience in SiS or another organization focusing on care and treatment or security, such as social services, healthcare and treatment, correctional services, or other relevant fields
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both written and spoken
• A valid driver's license (B)

At SiS, we value good leadership. This means that you as a leader take responsibility for the whole, act as a good role model, drive development, promote good collaboration, and are clear in your communication. Read more about our leadership.

Employment

The position is a six-month temporary contract with a chance for extension. Start date by agreement.

Working hours are daytime, Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours apply.

As an employee at SiS, several benefits are included in your employment, which you can read about here: Benefits as a government employee - SiS - The Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (https://www.sis.se/for-medarbetare/formaner)

Selection and interviews may occur on an ongoing basis.

As a new employee, you will undergo SiS basic training.

Contact Persons

Elin Nilsson, Unit Manager: 010-453 66 71

Stefan Eriksson OFR/s: 072-553 61 31

Henrik Isgren Saco-s: 010-453 40 23

Shadi Shiek Khalil Seko: 010-453 23 41

Welcome with your application!

SiS actively works against all forms of discrimination and welcomes all applicants.

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