Vacant job

Ref: 20261611

Job Description

The Inner City section of the Foster Care Service (ASF) is currently recruiting two Child Secretaries (Barnsekreterare).

As a Social Secretary for children placed in foster care (Child Secretary), you are the designated contact person for the child, responsible for the case processing and follow-up. You monitor and investigate, as needed, interventions according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Law on Care of Young Persons (LVU). Your duties also include investigation, follow-up, and review of assistance according to "Children's Needs in Focus" (BBIC). You are responsible for ensuring the child's rights are upheld in contact with individuals in the child's network and other authorities, with special attention to the child's best interests. Your role as a Social Secretary also involves collaboration with other actors and motivational work with families based on the foster care placement.

Since many children are placed in foster homes throughout Scania, the job involves considerable travel, primarily by car.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a degree in Social Work (Social Work/Socionom) and previous experience in social work.

It is meritorious to have:

• Several years of experience in social work after graduation 
• Previous experience working as an investigative social secretary within child and youth services 
• Work experience within the foster care service 
• Education and experience in BBIC and MI (Motivational Interviewing).

The work as a Child Secretary places high demands on your ability to build good relationships with the children and families you meet. To succeed in the job, you must also collaborate well with other parties, both internally and externally, and be able to easily adapt to changed circumstances and situations. We also look for someone with good structural skills who can plan, organize, and prioritize their work independently.

As the work largely involves communication and collaboration, it is a requirement that you can express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing. A driver's license is required.

About the Workplace

The Foster Care Service is divided into two units. In total, the Foster Care Service consists of 9 sections, including Skolfam. The work groups consist of Child Secretaries and Foster Care Secretaries with close supervision from the Section Manager and Senior Social Secretary.

We are now recruiting two Social Secretaries to the Inner City section, located at Hålsjögatan 8.

We offer you as an employee an individual introduction program within the operations as well as continuous internal and external supervision. You also participate continuously in other competence development such as lectures and training. You are also offered a fitness allowance, flexible working hours, and the possibility to exchange vacation days.

At Sweden's largest labor market and social administration, 2,900 employees work every day to strengthen the lives of Malmö residents. Together with the people of Malmö, we want to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to children and young people having good upbringing conditions, and work to ensure that newly arrived refugees have good prerequisites. It is important and rewarding work, but far from simple. Apply for a job with us, and you will make a difference.

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the people of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö City as an employer here http://www.malmo.se/jobb

Information about the position

Employment type: Permanent

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 2

Start date: As agreed

Other

First interviews are planned to be conducted on July 21 and 24, as well as July 27.

Please note that in Malmö City, we have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions,this is for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you who are applying for a job with us. Your answers become a crucial part of our selection work. Keep in mind that your answers should be verifiable and confirmed in your CV.

Before employment is offered, you need to show proof of graduation from a Social Work program, ID document (passport or national ID card), and an extract from the criminal record register.

Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity found in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of the people of Malmö.