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Do you thrive on change and are you passionate about children and young people? Then we need you!

Welcome to our dedicated assessment team for children and young people in Nynäshamn!

Job Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities involve conducting assessments of children and young people (0–20 years) and their families, in accordance with the Social Services Act and the Law on Care of Young Persons (LVU). You will also be responsible for following up on decided interventions. We work using the BBIC method, adhering to current legislation and municipal guidelines. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is a natural part of the role, as is active participation in the unit's quality and development work.

The unit offers close leadership support. You will receive a thorough introduction through our method supporter, as well as continuous supervision and competence development tailored to the operational needs.

About the Workplace

The Social Services Board's mandate is to offer individualized support and services within the areas of elderly care, disability services, children and family, adults, and financial assistance. We are present for the municipality's residents through all stages of life.

The assessment group is part of the Children and Young People Unit, which also includes the Foster Care Group. The entire unit is led by one Unit Manager and three Group Managers.

Our assessment group consists of 16 employees. Of these, 14 work with assessments for children and young people (0–20 years), while two focus on young people placed externally in HVB (residential care), SIS (special schools), or supported housing. The group is led by two Group Managers and has a Method Supporter who assists in developing and supporting the team. We have a mix of new employees and experienced colleagues, creating a dynamic characterized by curiosity, knowledge, and energy. We value a good team spirit, lack of pretension, and mutual support – we do this together!

Nynäshamn Municipality has a large own outpatient care service and well-established collaboration with the police, schools, and healthcare. We are in an exciting phase of development to meet the requirements of the new Social Services Act. The implementation of a team-based working method began in 2025 and will continue through 2026.

The workplace is located in the Nynäshamn Municipal House, within walking distance of the commuter train station, with a magical view of the sea and the harbor.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Social Work (Social Worker)
• Good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written

Meritorious qualifications include:

• Experience in social work with authority functions for children and young people
• Knowledge of BBIC, Signs of Safety, and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Knowledge of additional languages
• Valid driver's license (Category B)

Personal Qualities

As a person, you are calm, stable, and responsible, with a strong commitment to working with children and young people. You have good collaboration skills and easily build relationships. You communicate clearly and handle complex relationships with ease. You believe that an individual's needs are best met through collaboration.

You work with both acute issues and long-term goals, which requires flexibility, good planning skills, and the ability to structure, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. You work both independently and in a team, have high personal maturity, and can distinguish between professional and personal matters. You maintain realistic perspectives and have good self-awareness.

What We Offer You

• The opportunity to make a difference in people's lives, with close contact to managers and colleagues, and influence over decisions.
• A calm and secure municipality with non-hierarchical teams that encourage and support each other.
• Work in one of Sweden's strongest growth regions, with opportunities for challenges and varied tasks.
• Free access to the gym, as well as wellness hours or a wellness allowance.
• Opportunities for holiday and pension swapping.
• An active staff association with the option to rent cabins in the mountains and archipelago, as well as participation in activities like padel, kayaking, and horseback riding.
• Flexible working hours, shorter working hours during the summer, and some possibility for remote work.

Our Recruitment Process

We apply continuous selection and use a competency-based recruitment method for a fair and objective assessment. Diversity is an asset, and we welcome all applicants. Some positions may require a certificate of good conduct (extract from the criminal record).

We look forward to your application and hope you want to become part of our team!

Job Information

Start date: According to agreement

Employment type: Permanent position

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time

Number of vacancies: 2

Ref. no: SON/2026/0177/023