Team Leader for the Ordering Unit in Vällingby

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 someone who wants to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

The Hässelby-Vällingby district administration is located in western Stockholm, close to beautiful natural areas and good transport links. We are about 1700 proud and dedicated employees who provide high-quality service to the residents of the district every day. Our work environment is characterized by collaboration, courage, and participation. Our strength lies in the diversity that exists among residents, which is also reflected in our employees. Together we make a difference!

Are you a social worker with experience as a case officer? Do you enjoy leading others? Do you thrive in a varied job in a changing environment? Then this could be the position for you.

As our current employee moves on to new challenges within the organization, we are now seeking a team leader for our new ordering unit!

Your role as a team leader

You will be responsible for leading the daily operations and mentoring and supporting case officers and administrative staff. We believe in close leadership and strive for high availability for our employees.

Your main responsibilities include

• supporting and coaching employees in their daily work with guidance in complex cases and situations.
• case distribution
• leading case discussions and following up on ongoing cases
• supporting employees in proposals for decisions on interventions
• supporting employees in legally secure processing and documentation with good quality, primarily according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act on Support and Service for Certain Disabled Persons (LSS)
• supporting employees in statements, appeals, etc.
• participating in the development of the unit's routines and working methods
• together with the unit manager and/or mentor, being responsible for the introduction of new employees
• representing the organization in collaborative forums both internally and externally
• in consultation with the unit manager, managing planning and prioritization during absences and ensuring that daily operations run smoothly.
• being cost-conscious and focusing on maintaining a balanced budget.
• developing our methods and contributing to the overall development of the unit to achieve our goals.

You report directly to your unit manager and are part of the joint management group of the ordering units together with unit managers and team leaders as well as mentors.

What do we offer you?

We offer you

• an exciting job where you contribute to the development of the organization
• engaged colleagues and close collaboration and leadership
• joint coaching in the management group
• the opportunity to be part of networks within elderly care
• healthcare benefits and the possibility to use the administration's exercise gym, as well as proximity to green areas.
• flexible working hours, summer working hours, and the possibility to work from home when the organization allows, according to the city's guidelines.

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Your skills and experience

We are looking for someone who has

• a degree in social work or an equivalent higher education combined with relevant work experience deemed suitable by the employer
• worked as a case officer for several years
• good knowledge of applicable legislation within elderly care and public authority.

It is an advantage if you have worked

• with operational, quality, or method development
• held a leadership position within public authority; team leader, project leader, or mentor

As a team leader within the City of Stockholm, you work towards set goals, prioritizing, planning, and acting with a focus on results. You consider the best interests of the entire organization in your actions and decisions. To thrive in this role, you need to be proactive, enjoy driving development, and also develop your leadership. You promote innovative thinking and engage others while providing constructive feedback. You communicate clearly and ensure that the message has been received. The management group works together as a team, which is why it is important that you are flexible and have good collaboration skills. In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on personal suitability, engagement, and motivation for the position.

We are curious about who you are!

About us in the unit

From January 1, 2025, the ordering unit for elderly care in Hässelby-Vällingby will be divided into two units based on the new management structure. Within each unit, Hässelby and Vällingby, about 20 people work, both men and women, with a wide range of ages and experiences. Within each team, there are case officers, administrative assistants, method developers, as well as team leaders and unit managers.

We are now looking for a team leader for the ordering unit in Vällingby.

Our workplace is Hässelby Square, close to green areas and lunch restaurants. We have a good atmosphere and actively work for a positive work climate with health-promoting activities. We face exciting challenges with a growing district and developing operations. We have high competence and a high level of ambition.

Your application

We are conducting a pilot project in the City of Stockholm where we are trying to recruit without a personal letter for selected recruitments.

When you submit your application, you will answer a number of questions that are crucial for our continued selection process for this position. We ask that you respond concretely and concisely to the questions and that there is a clear connection between your answers and your CV. When we assess your application, we base it on your CV and the questions you have answered. After the application deadline, we will review all applications.

If you proceed in the recruitment process, you may later be required to take personality and skills tests and submit a criminal record extract.

We view diversity as enriching and welcome all applicants. The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competence and thus counteracting discrimination.