Vacant job

Ref: 20261288

Job Responsibilities

You will work as a school counselor with responsibility for grades 7–9.

You will work together with the school social team, which consists of counselors, student coordinators (grade 1), and deputy principals for each respective stage. The school social team has joint planning and method development once a week. You will work on school social investigations and complex absenteeism cases. You will support students who need extended counseling support, in collaboration with student coordinators and mentors. You are part of the school's student health team together with other specialist functions.

Qualifications

You have a degree in social work and at least two years of experience working with children and young people. We prefer that you have experience working as a school counselor. Experience working according to the Student Health Methodology (EHM) is an advantage.

You have a good understanding of the school's goals and governing documents, knowledge of other municipal departments, such as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP), and knowledge of practice and guidelines within the field.

As a person, you easily build relationships, are self-directed, and collaborative. The work can be intensive at times, which requires stress resilience.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the Workplace

Warm welcome to Lindängens School! We are a well-resourced and value-driven primary school. Our ambition is that our approximately 600 students in grades F–9 should meet excellent teaching and supportive mentoring every day. At our school, we work together, learn from each other, and have good conditions to shape our teaching in learning environments, materials, and digitally for the best possible school for every student. To succeed, you have the opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, a large and well-educated student health team (EHT), and the school leadership. At our school, we have a shared will to act.

The Primary School Administration – the city's largest administration with approximately 80 schools, 6,500 employees, and 36,000 students – offers a workplace for everyone. Here, we want to grow, develop, and challenge ourselves in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone has a good working environment and invest in leadership. Together, we all work for the best possible school for every student! The Primary School Administration's student health team is HBTQI-certified, which strengthens the strategic work aimed at creating a good working environment and an HBTQI-competent and inclusive approach in our schools.

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the people of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö City as an employer here: malmo.se/jobb

Job Information

Employment type: Permanent

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 1

Start date: 2026-08-06

Other Information

Please note that Malmö City has removed the personal cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions. This is done to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you as a job seeker. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

According to the Education Act, a certificate of good conduct from the police is required for employment in preschools, schools, and school-age care. The form to order the certificate can be found at: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/

Malmö City strives for its employees to represent the diversity found in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of the people of Malmö.

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