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Social Worker for Family Foster Care Unit in Luleå
Luleå kommunNorrbottens län, Luleå
Previous experience is desired
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Hello!
The Family Foster Care Unit is looking for a new colleague! We are looking for you who has a strong child's perspective and wants to help give children and their families the support they need for a secure and stable future. With us, you become part of an engaged and competent team where collaboration and development are in focus. Our unit is located in central Luleå in newly renovated premises. Here, 10 social secretaries, seven family foster care secretaries, one administrator, and one specialist social worker work – all with the same drive: to create better conditions for children and young people.
As a new employee, you will get a mentor, training, and supervision in our methods. We have regular case reviews and method supervision that provide support and room for reflection. We work actively with our work environment and offer a flexible working situation where recovery is valued, along with joint activities such as breakfasts and outdoor days. Competence development is offered through training, networks, internships, and lectures.
You work from 08:00 to 17:00 with the possibility of flex time two hours before or after, to the extent the operations allow. We also offer up to 50% remote work, holiday swapping, and health benefits all to facilitate the balance between work and private life. Read more about our employment benefits and what we can offer you - www.lulea.se/anstallning (http://www.lulea.se/anstallning)
Moving from another place? Possibility of relocation allowance exists!
Job Responsibilities
You are responsible for children and young people who are placed in family homes, residential care homes (HVB), Swedish Prison and Probation Service facilities (SiS), and support housing according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Law on Care of Young People (LVU). You handle all common issues that may arise in the child's life, follow up on the intervention, and in some placements, collaborate with the responsible family foster care secretary. The work aims for the child to have a good development. The placements and interventions are followed up according to BBIC's life areas. Collaboration occurs both internally and externally and is an important part of the assignment. You collaborate, for example, with other units within social services, outpatient care, as well as schools and other authorities.
Qualifications
We are looking for you who have a genuine interest and commitment to working with children and young people. Furthermore, you who apply should:
- Have a degree in Social Work (Social Work Exam)
- Have a B driving license
It is meritorious if you have:
- Experience in social investigation and treatment work with children and young people.
- Experience with placements of children and young people.
- Experience with Signs of Safety.
Your security in your role creates stability and inspires trust in the meeting with others. You are structured and have a good ability to plan, organize, and prioritize your work. With a solution-oriented approach, you see opportunities even in challenging situations and contribute to progress. You are collaboration-oriented and naturally build good relationships, where you contribute to a positive and professional collaboration. We place great importance on personal competencies in this recruitment process.
Do you want to make a real difference? Then we look forward to your application! Accession takes place according to agreement.
About the Employer
We are glad about your interest in becoming part of Luleå Municipality. With us, you get the opportunity to work in an stimulating and developing environment, where we strive to give you a good employee experience. You become part of an engaged, competent, and responsible organization that values you and your competence. With us, you get the opportunity to develop and grow in your professional role. Read more about our employment benefits and what we can offer you - www.lulea.se/anstallning (http://www.lulea.se/anstallning)
Luleå Municipality is one of Norrbotten's largest employers with strong future confidence. We work to create a growing and vibrant municipality with room for 100,000 inhabitants. Our goal is a sustainable society with quality of life for both today's and tomorrow's Luleå residents. Here we all play an important role - every day, all year round, for Luleå.
We strive for gender equality and see diversity as a strength. We welcome employees with different backgrounds and work for an accessible work environment for everyone. Luleå Municipality sees full-time as a right and part-time as an opportunity.
Living in Luleå means a balance between work and leisure. Here you can enjoy northern winters, bright summers, and a safe, family-friendly environment. In Luleå, there is a rich cultural life, outdoor life, and a strong community with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
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Employment Type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent.
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