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Malmö Child and Women’s Shelter is looking for a curator

Malmö Child and Women’s Shelter is seeking a curator with a focus on children and youth.

Are you a social worker with experience and a drive to support women and children affected by violence? Do you want to be part of a professional and dedicated team working to create a society free from violence in close relationships? Then you might be the person we are looking for.

About Malmö Child and Women’s Shelter

Malmö Child and Women’s Shelter is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 that works for an equal society free from violence. We provide protection and support to women and their children affected by violence. Our services include a sheltered accommodation, counseling reception, support line, and chat. Our work also includes advocacy and violence prevention efforts.

Qualifications and specific requirements

• A degree in social work is required.
• Experience in curatorial work related to violence in close relationships.
• Competence in motivational interviewing, women’s shelter work, counseling methodology, and parenting education.
• Competence in method development.
• Experience in giving lectures.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• A valid driver’s license for manual transmission is required.

Your responsibilities

As a curator with us, your main responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating functions for women, children, and families in the accommodation.
• Conducting safety assessments, implementation plans, and record-keeping.
• Contacting authorities regarding assignments, assistance decisions, and cooperation.
• Collaborating and performing tasks in a team.
• Conducting support conversations individually and in groups with adults and children, as well as offering parental support.
• Organizing activities and performing practical tasks to create a safe and pleasant living environment.
• Staffing the support line and conducting outreach efforts such as informational sessions and lectures.
• Generating project ideas and then leading and implementing the projects.
• Developing methods and methodological materials.

Your personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is caring and has a strong desire to help others. You should be proactive, open, flexible, social, and unpretentious, and enjoy working in a team. Personal suitability is crucial for us.

Information about the position

Extent: Full-time, we apply a 37.5-hour workweek. Evening and weekend work may occur. On-call duty according to schedule.

Employment type: Permanent position, we apply a six-month probationary period.

Start date: According to agreement.

The organization is affiliated with a collective agreement through Fremia and offers supervision and wellness funds to employees.

For more information about the position, contact operations manager Hilde Andersen at [email protected].

How to apply

If you want to make a difference and feel you are the right person for this position, send in your application today!

Submit your application with a CV and cover letter to: [email protected].

The deadline for applications is March 15. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis during the application period.