Investigating Social Secretary for Children and Young People

The social services in our municipality is a small operation with short decision-making paths, close collaboration, and a strong commitment to children, young people, and families. Despite – or perhaps thanks to – our size, we are in an intense and exciting phase of development where much is happening simultaneously.

Currently, there is a comprehensive effort underway to adapt the operations to the new Social Services Act. The focus is on a more preventive, accessible, and knowledge-based approach, where early interventions and collaboration are central components.

An important step in this work is the launch of a special investigation villa, aimed at getting closer to families and creating a safer, more home-like environment for conversations and investigations. Through this, we aim to strengthen relationships and increase participation for both children and guardians.

Concurrently, follow-up research is being conducted regarding collaboration between schools and social services, with the goal of developing joint working methods that better meet the needs of children and young people. The research contributes valuable knowledge that is directly translated into practice and strengthens the quality of our collaboration.

We are also building a more structured and long-term work on foster home recruitment, focusing on both recruiting new foster homes and strengthening support for existing ones. Close, trust-based, and sustainable work around foster homes is a prioritized part of the operation's development.

In summary, the social services in our municipality is a workplace where there is great opportunity to influence, develop, and be part of change work – in close collaboration with colleagues, partners, and the families we serve.

1 position(s).

Job Description

As an investigating social secretary within children and young people at our organization, you will work in a small municipality with ambitious development goals. You will become an important part of an operation where close collaboration, engagement, and the opportunity to influence are at the center.

In the role of investigating social secretary, you are responsible for:

• Investigating the needs for support and protection for children and young people according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Law of Special Care for Young People (LVU), with the best interests of the child in focus.
• Conducting legally secure, structured, and professional investigations in close dialogue with children, young people, and their families.
• Assessing the need for interventions as well as following up and reviewing decided interventions.
• Collaborating closely with guardians, foster homes, schools, preschools, healthcare, and other internal and external actors.

In addition to traditional investigation work, you will be involved in several ongoing and future development areas within the operation:

• Active participation in the operation's adaptation to the new Social Services Act, focusing on preventive work, early interventions, and increased accessibility.
• Work in and development of our investigation villa, with the aim of creating safe and family-oriented conditions for conversations and investigations.
• Participation in follow-up research and development work regarding collaboration between schools and social services.
• Participation in the establishment of foster home recruitment and in the development of stronger and more sustainable support for foster homes.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who:

• Have a degree in Social Work (Social Work).
• Have experience in investigation work within children and young people (meritorious but not always a requirement).
• Have good knowledge of relevant legislation (SoL, LVU, Child Code, etc.).
• Work in a structured, independent manner and have good ability to collaborate.
• Have a professional and respectful approach towards children, families, and partners.
• Are development-oriented and wish to actively contribute to the operation's continued change work.

Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent
Start date: 2026-08-17