Vacant job

Description

We are looking for an engaged Social Secretary to join the Contact and Support unit within the Foster Care Operations on Hisingen! Are you a trained social worker with experience working with contact families and contact persons? Then this is the role for you!

The Foster Care Operations on Hisingen consists of two units, where Contact and Support, comprising five social secretaries, belongs to one of them. We have close access to both the unit manager and the lead social secretary, who both possess extensive knowledge and experience in working with contact families and contact persons.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities include recruiting and assessing contact families and contact persons in collaboration with your colleagues. You are also responsible for providing support and guidance in ongoing assignments based on current guidelines and legislation. The assessments are conducted in collaboration with a colleague, requiring strong analytical skills to identify the strengths and challenges of those being assessed.

Working in the contact operations is a fun and varied job that offers good opportunities for development and involvement. We brainstorm ideas with each other and strive to be a strong team. It is important to us to help each other and solve problems together. We value a pleasant work environment where we share laughs in our daily lives, while also being there for each other during the challenges the job entails. Most importantly, we ensure that the children we support are doing well.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is stable, secure, and flexible, with a good ability to understand complex situations. We believe that your ability to collaborate and build good relationships is one of your strengths. We see you as an active listener who is skilled at creating open and trusting communication with others. You are confident in yourself and sensitive to the needs and opinions of others. In stressful and challenging situations, you maintain your composure and have the ability to prioritize. We believe in building a positive work environment where all employees feel engaged and involved.

Requirements:

• Social work degree (Socialsekreterare/Socionom)
• Good computer skills
• Good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written
• Valid driver's license

Meritorious:

• Experience working in contact and support or foster care services

Are you ready to take on a challenging yet incredibly rewarding role? Do not hesitate to apply for the position of Social Secretary in the Contact and Support operations!

Other Information

For your interview, you need to bring your passport, national ID, and potentially proof of residence permit if you hold citizenship outside the EU/EEA. As an employer, we need to verify your identity and ensure that you have the right to work in Sweden.

About Us

Social Services Hisingen is part of the Social Services in the City of Gothenburg. We are one of four social services departments, working purposefully to create a better everyday life for the residents of Hisingen.

We offer support within individual and family care, social emergency services, assistance with substance abuse, and integration issues. We also work with leisure activities and preventive work regarding public health, urban planning, local safety initiatives, and integration issues.

Do you want a meaningful and important job? Welcome to us at Social Services Hisingen!