Welcome to help shape the future of social services

Where we will work together with the needs of the community in focus!

Within our organization, we meet all ages, including children, youth, parents, individuals with dependencies, substance abuse or social psychiatric disabilities, victims of violence, and those in need of financial support. We work with authority exercise, assessed assistance measures, as well as preventive and advisory measures to reach people early.

Our organization has transitioned to a first-line social service with a single entry point for citizens, meaning that all cases are initially handled by a common reception unit. After that, investigations and further measures are conducted in a second line. This approach aims to make social services more accessible and effective for everyone who needs support. Collaboration is a central part of our working method as we recognize the importance of supporting each other to achieve the best possible outcomes for those we serve.

We are a sector driven by a genuine interest in our mission, where we aim to create conditions for equal and equitable living standards in Skövde through knowledge-based interventions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are strengthening our investigation unit with an additional colleague!

The investigation unit in Skövde has 21 employees, including SUA (social workers with extended responsibility), senior social workers, social workers, and social administrators. The unit is divided into two groups, a children’s group and a youth group, where we are reinforcing the youth group with an additional position.

The youth group works to investigate the needs of children aged 13 and above. The children’s and youth groups assist each other as needed, and therefore the investigation work may also involve younger children.

Our work begins after the reception unit has initiated an investigation following an application or a report of concern. The work is conducted according to applicable laws, such as SoL, LVU, and LSB, and we use BBIC documentation as support and keep ourselves updated on issues regarding children’s needs and the challenges present in our environment. When the investigation concludes with a measure, the intervention unit takes over for follow-up care.

The work is conducted closely with colleagues, supported by senior social workers, SUA, and our social administrators. We have supervision and support both internally and externally and work extensively with co-handling.

We offer a pleasant and development-oriented workplace with engaged, knowledgeable colleagues and a sense of community in everyday life. Every Friday, the workgroup has a joint Friday breakfast, and we also have Friday meetings to reflect on the past week and take the weekend where we leave work at the workplace.

Do you want to contribute to creating safety and positive changes for children and families in Skövde? Then you could be our new colleague!

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work who wants to make a real difference for children and youth. You have a good ability to create and maintain trusting relationships and meet children, parents, and families with respect, attentiveness, and commitment.

Your interest in children’s development and your understanding of different life situations enable you to provide support based on each child’s unique needs. You thrive in a role where case handling, documentation, and collaboration are a natural part of everyday life, and you find it easy to express yourself both verbally and in writing. We value your willingness and courage to think outside the box and contribute to the development of our working methods.

A driving license (B) is required. Experience in authority exercise, social work with children and youth, and the Pulsen Combine program is an advantage.

We review applications and invite for interviews on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to submit your application. The position may be filled before the application deadline.

Welcome with your application!

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In Skövde municipality, we work with everything from care, support, and education to infrastructure, maintenance, cultural life, and growth. We have hundreds of professions and 5500 employees. The work varies depending on the area we work in, but we all represent the same employer, Skövde municipality, and our common mission is to be a welfare provider, community developer, and employer. Equal, equitable, and inclusive operations are a given for us.

As an employee of Skövde municipality, you are an important player in a team that delivers services and support to our customers every day, all year round. It is in the meeting with our customers that the value of our work arises. We invest in you as an employee and offer professional development, favorable pension terms, wellness benefits, and several wellness activities and offers. And best of all, we have room for more.

We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

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