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

Welcome to us

Do you want a broad, developing, and operationally close assignment where you contribute to social change? Järva City District Administration, the area for financial assistance, investigation unit for adults 30+, is now seeking an engaged group leader who wants to support employees in their daily work and contribute to creating sustainable solutions for adults receiving financial assistance.

We work with adults from 30 years old, where unemployment, sick leave, and social-medical barriers are the main challenges for support. Our unit consists of a unit manager, 11 social workers, four financial administrators, and three FUT administrators. Our work is characterized by learning, quality, and strong commitment to the residents. Through individualized and coordinated support, labor market initiatives, and close collaboration, we create real change.

We offer

A developing and exciting role in a time of change. Strong focus on residents, collaboration, courage, empathy, and respectful treatment. Continuous professional development through training and supervision. Support from managers and colleagues, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the development of the organization. Wellness allowance and favorable offers at gyms and swimming pools. Read more here Employee Benefits - City of Stockholm (https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/stadsdelsforvaltningar/jarva/)

Here you get the chance to be an important role model, create real change, and develop in your professional role. Welcome with your application!

Your role

As a group leader, you will be the closest supervisor for the social workers and a central part of the daily work:

• Plan and coordinate the operational work.
• Ensure that the work functions during absences and changes.
• Support and guide employees in complex cases with a coaching and present leadership.
• Participate in organizational development and implementation of new working methods.
• Represent the unit in networks and collaborations.

You have supervisory responsibility without formal responsibility for finances or personnel, and work closely with the unit manager and other group leader colleagues to achieve common goals and ensure fair processing.

Your competence and experience

We are looking for you who:

• Have a degree in social work or equivalent education.
• Have several years of experience in financial assistance and leadership of social workers.
• Have solid knowledge of legislation and processing processes in the area.
• Are stable, persistent, and structured with the ability to prioritize and streamline work.
• Are easy to collaborate with and can provide the right support in different situations.

Meritorious: experience in leading change and development processes.

Your approach is solution-focused, emphasizing good collaborations and a positive work climate. You see change as natural and active employee participation as the key to success. Great importance is placed on personal suitability, motivation, and commitment to the position.

Your application

We recruit without a personal letter in this recruitment to strengthen the focus on the competencies and experiences required for this role. In assessing your application, we will only base it on your CV and a number of questions you will be asked to answer when applying for the position. We wish for you to respond concretely and briefly to the questions, and that there is a clear connection between your answers and your CV.

In this recruitment, tests may be applied as part of the selection process.

We see 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.

Welcome to Järva City District Administration!

To meet today's and tomorrow's challenges, Järva City District Administration was established in 2023. In our district administration, we develop support and services focused on all residents of Järva. Our operations are characterized by collaboration, courage, empathy, and respectful treatment. We strive for open communication and respect for differences, and we believe that diversity and a balanced gender distribution contribute to the development of our operations. We hope that you who are applying want to develop together with us.