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Make a Real Difference for Children and Youth in Luleå

Do you want to make a real difference for children and young people while enjoying the right conditions to thrive at work? The Children and Youth Unit is looking for its next colleague who wants to contribute to a safer daily life and better future opportunities for children and young people in Luleå Municipality.

The position is a parental leave substitute role, currently extending from June 2026 to autumn 2027. With us, you will become part of an engaged team with a strong child perspective, where we continuously develop our working methods and think creatively together. Currently, we are investing heavily in the work environment through an ongoing project featuring scheduled recovery time during working hours. This means that, together with your colleagues, you will have dedicated time every day for recovery – an investment we make to create long-term sustainable working conditions.

Upon employment, you will receive a secure start with a well-thought-out introduction where an experienced colleague will be by your side. We create good conditions for your development through regular case reviews and opportunities for professional development.

You will work from 08:00 to 17:00 with the possibility of flexible hours (up to two hours before or after working hours) and up to 50% remote work based on operational needs. We also offer holiday exchange and wellness benefits to facilitate the balance between work and private life. Read more about our employment benefits and what we can offer you at www.lulea.se/anstallning (https://www.lulea.se/anstallning).

Moving from another location? Relocation grants are available.

Number of positions: 1

Job Responsibilities

As a social worker at the Children and Youth Unit, you will have an exciting and meaningful role where you can make a difference for children and young people. You will work with preliminary assessments, investigations, support, and follow-up of interventions for children, young people, and parents. We work according to BBIC (Children's Needs in the Center), a unified system for social child welfare. We also work according to the Signs of Safety approach, which is based on a perspective where the family is the expert on their own situation.

The goal of our work is to help parents manage their relationships and parental role better. Ultimately, the goal is for the children and young people in the families to thrive. We strive to provide support to families at an early stage and, as far as possible, in their own homes. To achieve this goal, we collaborate with other resources, such as authorities and organizations.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest and commitment to working with children and young people and who wants to make a positive difference in their lives. Additionally, you must have:

• A degree in Social Work or be currently enrolled in a Social Work program with graduation imminent
• A valid B-class driver's license in Sweden

Experience in social investigation and treatment work within child and youth services and/or documentation skills is an asset.

As a person, you are structured, relationship-building, and solution-oriented. We place great importance on your personal competencies in this recruitment process!

Does this sound like something for you? Then you are warmly welcome to submit your application to us. We look forward to receiving it!

Employment type: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 6 months or longer.

About Luleå Municipality

Luleå Municipality is one of Norrbotten's largest employers with a strong belief in the future. We work to create a growing and vital municipality with room for 100,000 inhabitants. Our goal is a sustainable society with quality of life for both today's and tomorrow's residents of Luleå. Here, we all play an important role – every day, all year round, for Luleå.

We strive for gender equality and view diversity as a strength. We welcome employees with different backgrounds and work towards an accessible work environment for everyone. Luleå Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity.

Living in Luleå means a balance between work and leisure. Here you can enjoy Nordic winters, bright summers, and a safe, family-friendly environment. Luleå offers a rich cultural life, outdoor activities, and a strong community focused on innovation and sustainability.

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