Vacant job

Dals-Ed Municipality, located in the picturesque region of Dalsland – "Sweden in miniature" – has approximately 4,600 inhabitants, of whom 3,000 live in the urban area of Ed. We are an attractive employer offering development opportunities for both individuals and the organization. We value trust, security, and care. Our ability to create a pleasant work environment and operate as a flexible organization determines our future success. We offer efficient services with good transport links to cities such as Oslo and Gothenburg. Did you know that we also have excellent commuting options from Trollhättan, Vänersborg, and Uddevalla, with a commute time of 40–60 minutes? Many of our employees commute daily to our wonderful workplace. For more information about the municipality, visit www.dalsed.se (http://www.dalsed.se).

School absenteeism is a serious societal problem that schools cannot address alone. Therefore, Dals-Ed Municipality established a school social team in 2024 to promote attendance and prevent problematic school absenteeism. Completing studies is one of the most important protective factors in preventing exclusion, substance abuse, and ill health.

Are you a skilled investigator and a person who can meet our children and young people in their context, never losing sight of the best interests of the child? Then you are the person we are looking for in our operations. We believe in good relationships and a holistic approach in social work, as well as in a systematic and evidence-based social services. The position within the school social team is permanent until 2026. If the team is not extended, the position and tasks will move to another area within the Social Services Board's responsibilities.

Dals-Ed Municipality also works based on the "Backa Barnet Dalsland" model, which means early and rapid interventions through collaboration between schools, social services, healthcare, and the police. The model puts the best interests of the child at the center.

Here, you can expect to work with high-quality tasks. The employer is positive about listening to employees' ideas regarding the development of work and organization. We expect open dialogue and value a good physical and psychosocial work environment.

Dals-Ed Municipality offers its employees excellent opportunities for professional development, generous wellness benefits, a pleasant and secure work environment, and a reasonable workload.

DUTIES:

The role of Social Secretary within the school social team includes mapping, investigation, and operational work with students and guardians. You will serve as a bridge between social services and the school, collaborating closely with various school units. Other duties include processing cases concerning children and young people according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Law on Care of Young Persons (LVU), as well as following up on interventions. This means you investigate and make decisions on interventions according to current legislation and are responsible for following up on the interventions you have decided upon. In our meetings, we work to increase children's participation and ensure that children and parents experience good treatment. You work independently as the responsible case handler, but have access to co-handlers when needed. As an employee, you have good access to support and guidance from the Senior Social Secretary and the Unit Manager. We work with creative solutions based on each individual's needs and conditions. The work requires a positive attitude towards both clients and colleagues, as well as strong skills in internal and external collaboration.

With us, you will have a varied and enjoyable job where development and quality are combined with exciting challenges. For us, courage, credibility, joy, and care are important for thriving at work and in daily life. Our employees are accustomed to short decision-making paths and good development opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for you who are a social worker with experience in authority matters within the field of children and family. You have good verbal and written communication skills. The position requires you to work purposefully, legally secure, and efficiently. You are driven, responsible, and have good collaboration skills with various actors. You should have good skills in structuring and planning your work. We would appreciate experience working with children and young people in complex situations. You have a strong interest in the development of children and young people according to their abilities and want to work with early interventions to promote school attendance, well-being, and ultimately the opportunity to achieve upper secondary school eligibility. As a person, you have the ability to see the different needs of children/young people and take their individual conditions into account. You have an open attitude and an inclusive approach. We place great emphasis on teamwork, flexibility, and personal suitability. In the overall assessment, great weight will be given to personal qualities and suitability. Experience with BBIC and knowledge of Procapita/Lifecare are meritorious. A driver's license is required.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Permanent employment, probationary period may apply
• Start date as soon as possible, according to agreement
• Full-time (100%)
• Work is scheduled during daytime, but evening work may occur on certain occasions

OTHER:

Employment requires the presentation of an extract from the criminal record and suspicion register according to the law (2013:852) on register control of persons who are to work with children. Please order your extract via the Swedish Police Authority's e-service.

INFORMATION:

See contact persons below. Union representatives can be reached via the municipality's switchboard at 0534-19000.

APPLICATION:

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, we ask you to submit your application along with a CV digitally, not via email or paper format. To protect your privacy, we ask you as an applicant to avoid including protected and sensitive personal data in the documents you send us. This includes, for example, personal identity numbers and information that can be linked to ethnic origin, family situation, religion, health, political or union involvement.

You apply via the link *Apply*. The application deadline has been extended to 2026-07-19.

We look forward to receiving your application!