Vacant job

About Skyddsvärnet - anno 1910

Skyddsvärnet - anno 1910 provides emergency and foster care services throughout Sweden – for all ages and all types of assignments. Since 1981, we have operated foster care in close collaboration with social services and the prison and probation service, accepting assignments regardless of background or issues. We also offer placements for individuals with protected identities.

Today, we have around 150 vetted and approved foster homes spread across Sweden, with a particular concentration in the Mälaren Valley region. In addition to foster care, we also run a disengagement program and open care with relapse prevention.

About the assignment

We are now looking for a stable and secure contact person with a focus on social skills training. This role involves being a concrete support in the youth's daily life – through relationship-building work, clear boundary setting, and structured training in practical and social skills. The youth is in a period where positive attitudes towards crime may be present, which is why it is important that you can work in a motivational and long-term manner.

As a contact person, you will meet the youth in everyday situations, focusing on strengthening their ability to make sustainable and prosocial choices.

Focus areas

• Skills training in daily routines and social interaction
• Motivational conversations and relationship-building work
• Support in breaking destructive behaviors and negative social circles
• Activities that promote structure, responsibility, and positive interests
• Collaboration with networks and professional actors when needed

We are looking for someone who

• Is secure, clear, and has a good ability to build relationships
• Has experience working with youth at risk
• Works in a low-affective and professional manner
• Can set boundaries and create motivation in a thoughtful way
• Values long-term commitment and continuity

Meritorious qualifications

• Experience with youth close to crime
• Education in social work, treatment pedagogy, or similar
• Experience in skills training and motivational work

Personal suitability is given great weight.

Practical information

The position involves 5 hours per week with placement in Alingsås. Start date is immediate.

Our operations require extracts from the suspicion and criminal record registers – please order the correct extract today via the Police website.

Application

Submit your application as soon as possible – selections are made on an ongoing basis. We look forward to hearing from you!