Vacant job

Ref: 20261455

Job Description

We are now looking for a school social worker (half-time) for Lorensborgsskolan, responsible for grades Pre-K to 6 as well as the adapted primary school. As a school social worker, you work in a promoting and preventive capacity together with your colleagues in the student health team. You are responsible, among other things, for our equal treatment work and have a special responsibility for students in need of special support from a social and psychosocial perspective. You will also actively participate in and assist school leadership in school development work. With your competence, you ensure that appropriate interventions for students in need of adjustments and special support from a social and psychosocial perspective are considered and offered. Furthermore, you work to identify and create opportunities for change and development at the student, group, and organizational levels, focusing on student health, learning, development, and working environment. Your role also includes working towards an equitable learning environment that gives our students the best conditions to achieve knowledge goals and personal development optimally. You will become part of the student health professions at Lorensborgsskolan, which consists of special educators/special teachers and school nurses, together with school leadership. You work closely with the work team to support each student's development towards their goals.

In addition to the above, your duties include, among other things:

• Contributing knowledge about risk and protective factors for students' health, social situation, learning, development, etc.
• Conducting school social assessments and social evaluations when necessary.
• Offering supervision, consultation, and advice to school staff from a social perspective.
• Collaborating with students, guardians, school staff, and external actors when necessary regarding interventions for students.
• Cooperating with authorities and agencies in preventive work concerning the school or the City of Malmö.

For us, collaboration is a prerequisite for both success and well-being. You work actively and preventively to create the best conditions for our students from a social and psychosocial perspective.

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 social worker. You have good insight into the school's goals and governing documents, knowledge of other departments, and for example, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP/CAMHS), as well as knowledge of practice and guidelines within the field. As a person, you are flexible, non-hierarchical, and solution-focused. You adapt easily to situations and ensure that things get done, big or small. You have good collaboration skills and find it easy to build trusting relationships with colleagues, students, and guardians. Furthermore, you work proactively and independently develop your methods and approaches based on your assignment and to achieve your goals.

We welcome your application!

About the Workplace

At Lorensborgsskolan, we believe in the power of every student. Here, we build a safe learning environment where students can grow at their own pace, try out their ideas, and feel proud of their progress. We know that everyone can succeed with the right support and tools. Lorensborgsskolan is centrally located in Malmö, close to both green areas and the city's pulse. The school accepts students from Pre-K to Grade 6, and in our adapted primary school (Grades 1-6), we have a total of 36 students distributed across 6 classes, covering both subjects and subject areas.

The Primary School Administration – the city's largest administration with approx. 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 school for every student! The student health services of the Primary School Administration are HBTQI-certified, which strengthens the strategic work aimed at creating a good working environment and an HBTQI-competent and inclusive approach in our schools.

The City of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the residents 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 the City of Malmö as an employer here: https://site201.reachmee.com/malmostad/malmo.se/jobb (https://site201.reachmee.com/malmostad/malmo.se/jobb)

Information about the position

Employment type: Permanent

Scope: Part-time 50%

Number of positions: 1

Start date: 2026-08-10

Other

Please note that the City of Malmö has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

According to the Education Act, a certificate of good conduct (extract from the police's criminal and suspicion register) is required for employment within preschool, school, and school-age care. To protect your personal integrity, we ask you not to attach your extract from the criminal and suspicion register to your application to us. If it becomes relevant for the position you are applying for, we will request this later in the process. If you want to be prepared, the extract can be obtained here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/)

The City of Malmö strives for 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 residents of Malmö.

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