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WE WANT SWEDEN'S HAPPIEST RESIDENTS. ARE YOU WITH US?

In Flens Municipality, we are investing in building something long-term. A society where people thrive, grow, and stay. Our new and bold vision, Flen – Sweden's Happiest Municipality, is more than just words. It is a direction we have chosen together and a reminder of who we are here for. In every meeting with a resident, in every decision we make, in every day we shape – we should think with our hearts. And it starts with us. The Authority Department is now looking for an engaged and communicative Social Secretary to join our team at the Children and Young People unit.

HERE ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Social Secretary with us, you have one of the municipality's most important assignments – to contribute to safety, development, and better living conditions for children and young people between the ages of 0 and 20 through the exercise of authority. Our unit consists of two investigation groups with different age focuses: children aged 0–12 and young people aged 13 and up. The groups work closely together, and we help each other across group boundaries when the operations require it. The unit also has a placement group responsible for following up on placed children as well as investigating and supervising foster homes.

When you start with us, you will become part of one of our two investigation groups. Your main task is to investigate the needs of children and young people for support and protection according to the Social Services Act, based on "Children's Needs in Focus" (BBIC). You meet children, young people, and their families in various life situations and work to find sustainable solutions with the child's best interests as the focus.

An important part of the work is to talk with children, guardians, and other people in the family's network. You also collaborate closely with, for example, schools, healthcare, police, and other actors around the child and family. We work according to Signs of Safety, a method that focuses on identifying strengths, resources, and solutions together with the family to create a safe and secure situation for the child. The assignment also includes documentation, record keeping, follow-up of approved measures, and preparing decision materials. Depending on the nature of the case, you make decisions according to delegation or prepare cases for decision. To create quality in the investigations and security in the professional role, we are usually two social secretaries in each case. You will also receive close support from experienced group leaders and engaged colleagues who are happy to share knowledge, experience, and support in everyday life. Working hours are during weekdays, daytime.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST:

• Be educated as a social worker, or have an education that the employer considers equivalent.
• Have good knowledge of Swedish, both in speech and writing.
• Have a B driver's license.

WE VALUE THE FOLLOWING HIGHLY:

• Education and experience with Signs of Safety.
• Previous experience working with children and young people within social services.
• Experience in meeting children and adults in vulnerable situations.

YOUR PERSONAL QUALITIES

We believe that you are a person who is engaged, responsible, and has a genuine interest in working with children, young people, and their families. You are confident in yourself and can create trusting relationships even in situations that may be complex or challenging.

You work in a structured and independent manner, while also seeing the value of collaboration and contributing to a positive work climate. Since the assignment involves many contacts, both with individuals and with collaboration partners, you are communicative and have a good ability to listen, treat people with respect, and adapt your communication based on the situation and target group. You have a professional approach, good judgment, and can prioritize and make well-founded decisions. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

WHY WORK WITH US?

In Flens Municipality, we want to give you good conditions to thrive both at and outside work. We offer among other things holiday exchange, fitness allowance, and compensation for patient fees up to the high-cost protection limit – and there are more benefits than that. Many of our workplaces also have good commuting opportunities. You can read more about what it is like to work with us on the municipality's website: flen.se (http://flen.se).

READY TO APPLY?

We recruit based on competence and do not read cover letters. Apply by attaching your CV, any certificates, and answering the selection questions. As an applicant, you are responsible for documenting your competence clearly in your answers to the questions, as these form the basis for our assessment. Be sure to answer in detail and avoid referring to your CV.

At the interview, you need to show valid identification, such as a passport or national ID card. A driver's license together with a certificate of personal data (downloaded via the Swedish Tax Agency) is also acceptable. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you need to show that you have a valid work permit or that you are exempt from the requirement. Union representatives can be reached via Contact Center, 0157-43 00 00.

About the position:

• Scope: Full-time, permanent (probation may apply).
• Start date: September 1st or as agreed.
• Salary: Individual salary setting (Salary range reported according to law from January 1, 2027).
• Last application date: 2025-08-26.
• Interviews may take place continuously during the recruitment process.
• Extract from the criminal record and suspicion register will be requested in connection with employment.

OBS! If you have protected personal data, you should not submit your application via our system. Contact the municipality's website or Contact Center for instructions.

Warmly welcome to Flen!