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About us and why choose us?

Are you our new colleagues who want to make a positive difference for children and young people?

The Child and Youth Unit is part of the Individual and Family Care (IFO) department, which falls under the Social and Labour Market Committee.

We are an organization driven by knowledge, commitment, and development to meet the needs of our users and employees in the best possible way. We value short decision-making paths, cross-professional collaboration, and we work with a trust-based leadership style that is close to the operations.

Here, you will work in an environment with good camaraderie, an open working climate, and a culture that values creativity and continuous improvement. We are looking for you who thrive in collaboration and want to be part of our ongoing journey towards a more accessible social services.

We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues to our wonderful team at the Child and Youth Unit in Sala.

The Workplace and Responsibilities

The Intake Team consists of 1 team leader, 3 intake secretaries, and 2 social secretaries who follow up on approved interventions within our outpatient care. These roles also involve conducting preliminary assessments and investigations. The Investigation Team consists of 1 team leader and 5 investigators.

The Family Home Team consists of 1 team leader, 7 child follow-up officers, and 6 family home secretaries, two of whom work 50% as placement coordinators.

As a Child Follow-up Officer, you will be the case manager for the child, focusing on the best interests of the child and ensuring that children and parents are involved in the care process. You will conduct investigations, follow up on the child's placement, schooling, and interventions to ensure safety, health, and development, with the goal of reunification. You will review and reassess care, and conduct contact and custody transfer investigations when relevant.

We are supported by 3 administrators who assist with various administrative tasks based on operational needs.

Together with your team, you will have the opportunity to develop in your role and mission. For new employees, we offer a well-structured introduction program.

There is close leadership support from the team leader and unit manager. The team leader leads and distributes daily work and is available for support and guidance. The unit manager is also closely involved in the operations.

We are located at Bergmästaren in Sala, along with large parts of the Individual and Family Care (IFO) department. The outpatient care for the Child and Youth Unit is located just a stone's throw away. The outpatient care is well-developed as it has been and remains a priority area for our politicians, who see benefits in meeting individuals' needs for local solutions whenever possible.

Sala is geographically well-located with good commuting distances. We welcome your application!

Qualifications

Formal Competence:

• Social Work Degree (Social Worker)
• Category B Driver's License

Meritorious:

• Experience working within social services and authority operations regarding children and young people
• Experience with children and young people in social care
• Knowledge of investigation, case handling, and documentation with relevant legislation
• Knowledge of BBIC, Signs of Safety, network-oriented working methods, and methods for child conversations

You communicate and collaborate easily with both internal and external stakeholders. Good communication skills in both speech and writing. You are mature, flexible, structured, and reflective. You plan, organize, and carry out your tasks independently. We place great emphasis on your personal suitability.

Terms of Employment

Full-time 100%

Start date: According to agreement

Individual salary setting

Probationary period may apply

The employer will require a certificate of no criminal record from the Police and proof of Social Work degree before employment. Recruitment is ongoing.

Number of positions:

1 Child Follow-up Officer (permanent, full-time) and 1 temporary position during parental leave (full-time).

1 Social Secretary (full-time) for follow-up of approved interventions within our outpatient care.

Working Hours: Daytime, occasional evening shifts may occur.

Start Date: According to agreement.

Salary: Individual salary setting.

So, are you ready to jump on the train to an exciting career in Sala? Apply today and become part of our fantastic team! Social Services in Sala – where your work makes a difference every day!

Application

Please submit your application by 2026-07-19.

Apply via http://www.sala.se/ledigajobb. We do not accept applications via email. Since we conduct interviews continuously during the application period, we recommend submitting your application today.

Information

If you want to know more about the positions, you are warmly welcome to contact:

Agneta Bergman, Unit Manager Child and Young People, tel: 0224-74 96 19, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) (on leave w. 29–34, contact Minna Männikkö).

Minna Männikkö, Team Leader Child Follow-up, tel: 0224-74 96 21, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) (on leave w. 26–29, 34).

Union Representative:

Thomas Roberg, Vision, tel: 0224-74 96 62, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

About Sala Municipality

Sala is a pleasant small town with just over 23,000 inhabitants. Sala is a growing municipality with good connections to Uppsala, Stockholm, Västerås, and Dalarna. Here, a vibrant countryside combines with proximity to larger cities. Read more about Sala at http://www.sala.se/.

We welcome your application!

Sala Municipality is looking for you who have the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion or other belief, disability, and age.

We kindly but firmly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.