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Do you want to make a real difference for children and young people – in an organization that dares to develop?

Here, you will have the opportunity to work with one of society's most important missions – contributing to safety, development, and hope for the future for children and young people. We are now looking for two dedicated social secretaries (social workers) within investigation to our unit. The recruitment is taking place as employees move on to new internal assignments and as we have colleagues on parental leave. This gives you the opportunity to become part of a business where development, competence, and engagement are valued.

We are on an exciting development journey where we are together preparing the business for the social services of the future. With courage, innovation, and trust in people's abilities, we work to create sustainable solutions close to the daily lives of children and families. We believe in individuals' opportunities to grow and develop, and we believe in the power of working together.

About the workplace

We are part of the ongoing transition to the social services of the future and work municipally to strengthen preventive work and create more opportunities to meet the needs of children and families at home. Together, we are building a social service that is more accessible, evidence-based, and close to the residents.

Here, you will meet an open and trusting work climate where engagement, participation, and professional development are in focus. We see learning as a natural part of the work and want to be a brave organization that dares to try new paths when it benefits children and families. Through regular case reviews, group meetings, and collegial supervision, we create conditions for quality, security, and continuous development. Here, no one is alone in their mission – we are a team that supports, learns from each other, and takes joint responsibility for the development of the business.

Your assignment

As a social secretary, you meet children, young people, and their guardians in important stages of life. You are responsible for investigating and assessing interventions based on the child's needs and rights. Through professional assessments and respectful treatment, you contribute to children and young people receiving the support, protection, and opportunities they need to develop.

In the role, you will work with:

• Investigations according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act with Special Provisions on Care of Young People (LVU).
• Collaboration with guardians, schools, healthcare providers, and other partners.
• Documentation and case processing in the business system Combine.
• A structured approach supported by BBIC (Barns behov i centrum / Children's Needs at the Center).

Qualifications

We are looking for you who

• Are educated as a social worker (socionom).
• Have good knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the area, especially the Social Services Act.
• Have a B driving license.
• Have good computer skills.

It is meritorious if you have experience of authority exercise within the social services area, but we also welcome you who are new to the profession and have the right engagement and desire to develop.

To thrive and succeed in the role, we believe that you:

• Find it easy to collaborate and contribute to good relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Are secure, stable, and can make well-founded decisions even in complex situations.
• Work in a structured manner, plan and prioritize your work, and adhere to set timeframes.
• Are proactive and communicative with the ability to create trust among both children, young people, and adults.
• Have a professional attitude and a genuine commitment to the target group.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We offer

Here, you get a meaningful job where you every day contribute to strengthening the living conditions of children and young people. You become part of a learning organization characterized by courage, collaboration, and a desire to develop.

By utilizing competence, experiences, and ideas, we develop the business together. You receive close support from colleagues and management while being given the opportunity to help shape the social services of the future.

We apply individual salary setting and offer benefits that contribute to our employees' health, well-being, and balance between work and private life. Read more about our benefits here (https://tranas.se/arbete-och-naringsliv/arbeta-i-tranas-kommun/formaner/).

Application

To ensure quality in the recruitment process in Tranås Municipality, we use the recruitment tool Talent Recruiter. Therefore, we ask you to submit your application via Talent Recruiter by clicking the application link in the advertisement.

We work with continuous selection, which means that interviews may be conducted during the application period. Therefore, do not wait to submit your application.

We look forward to hearing more about you and what you can contribute to our important work for children and young people.