Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions.

We work for everyone living here today and in the future. We are now looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

Welcome to us

As a group leader with us, you will play a central role in the development and improvement work of the organization.

You will work closely with both users and staff to map, further develop, and implement new work strategies and report to the unit manager who is responsible for the work environment and budget.

In this key role, you will contribute to ensuring individualized support and developing a pedagogical and professional approach among employees.

We offer

Our operations are centrally located in Kungsholmen, with proximity to services, green areas, and good communications. We offer wellness grants and actively work to promote a healthy and engaged workforce, with a strong focus on creating a work environment characterized by collaboration, respect, and opportunities for development. We value diversity and equality, are development-oriented, and encourage openness and initiative. With us, you will have the opportunity to take space and make a difference.

Your role

Your role includes making everyday life more understandable, safe, and meaningful for our users. This means:

• Supporting residents in expressing their needs, strengthening their independence and participation.
• Creating security through social interaction, activities, and a stimulating environment.
• Developing and implementing individual documentation and response plans.
• Guiding and supporting colleagues in pedagogical methods, professional ethics, and daily work.
• Coordinating collaboration with relatives and interdisciplinary teams.
• In consultation with the unit manager, being responsible for staff planning during employee leave and absence.
• Implementing routines and ensuring that routines and working methods are followed.

Your qualifications and experience

We are looking for someone who is educated as a support pedagogue, behavioral scientist, social worker, or has another equivalent education. You have at least two years of current experience working with people with disabilities. You also have solid knowledge of and can apply relevant laws, guidelines, policies, and routines.

We consider it an advantage to have experience in:

• current experience working in service housing/group housing according to LSS and/or support housing according to SoL.
• leading staff in pedagogical issues.
• experience in supervisory work within LSS group housing/service housing.
• working with clarifying pedagogy.

We will place particular emphasis on the following personal abilities and skills: We are looking for someone who has a good ability to plan, structure, and drive their work forward. You are engaged and have a genuine interest in supporting individuals in achieving their goals and creating a meaningful everyday life. You are innovative and open to new perspectives. You have a good ability to collaborate with others and are positive, attentive, and accommodating in your interactions.

Warm welcome with your application!

Your application

To strengthen the focus on the competencies and experiences required for this role, you do not need to attach a personal letter. In assessing your application, we will only base our decision on your CV and a number of questions you will need to answer when applying for the position. The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competencies and thus counteracting discrimination.

Welcome to the Kungsholmen District Administration!

The Kungsholmen District Administration encompasses the three islands of Kungsholmen, Lilla Essingen, and Stora Essingen. Together, we work to continuously develop our operations and provide good service to everyone living their lives in Kungsholmen and the Essinge Islands. Here you can read more about the Kungsholmen District Administration (https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/stadsdelsforvaltningar/kungsholmen/) and you are also welcome to visit our Facebook page (https://facebook.com/kungsholmensdf).

The Social Services Department is responsible for the care of people with disabilities, individual and family care, financial assistance, and labor market measures, as well as field and leisure activities. In 2025, the responsibility for playground activities will be transferred to the department. For certain positions within the Social Services Department, a criminal record check may be required.