Social Worker for the Child and Family Unit in Borlänge

As a social worker within the Child and Family Unit at Borlänge Municipality, you will help create security and change in the lives of children and young people. Here you will meet a supportive team, clear methods, and social work where the child's needs are always at the center. Do you want to develop within BBIC, SoL, and LVU and work closely with engaged colleagues? Then this is your next role.

We are in a positive phase of development and are now expanding the unit with more services, which is why we are looking for more engaged employees who want to be part of the journey. Want to get a feel for what daily life is like with us? Read the report about our social workers here (#).

Working with us means stepping into a daily routine where your professional courage and empathy truly make a difference. You will meet children, young people, and families in transition and become part of a context where we together create security, development, and hope for the future. Co-case management and daily support are a natural part of our culture.

With us, you can develop within three different child groups, where every part of the work is important for our young residents of Borlänge:

• In the investigation group, you work with investigations according to BBIC, supported by SoL and LVU, either after own applications or incoming reports. Here you get to use your full investigative ability to create clarity in complex situations.
• In the placement group, you follow children and young people living in foster homes or residential care homes (HVB) and are responsible for ensuring that the placement environments are safe, stable, and developmental.
• In the combined group, you primarily work with follow-up of open interventions according to SoL, where families and children have consented to support. This role also includes parts of investigative work, making it both varied and relationship-oriented.

The Child and Family Unit (BFE) is part of the Social and Employment Administration and consists of six teams within children, young people, and families. Here you will meet colleagues who want you to succeed, managers who are close and supportive, and a daily life where we truly make a difference – together.

What We Offer

As an employee with us, you will receive a thorough introduction where you have time to settle in and get to know both the assignment and your colleagues. You have daily case management support and an active management presence that supports you in both small and large matters. We offer training in MI (Motivational Interviewing) and Signs of Safety, and you will also participate in "Yrkesresan," the National Board of Health and Welfare's national initiative for competence development. In addition, you have flexible working hours, a wellness allowance, and active work environment efforts that create balance in daily life. With us, you also have the opportunity to influence the development of operations and help shape the future of social work.

Borlänge offers both city life, nature, and excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, perfect for you who want balance between work and recovery.

Of course, our core values attract you!

• I am here for the people of Borlänge
• I like challenges
• I meet every person with openness

Job Responsibilities

In the role, you will work among other things with:

• Investigations of children's and young people's needs according to BBIC, SoL, and LVU
• Follow-ups of placements in foster homes or residential care homes
• Supporting families through open interventions
• Collaboration with schools, healthcare, networks, and other actors
• Contributing to sustainable solutions where every child is seen

We offer structured working methods, close leadership, and a secure introduction, all to ensure you can focus on being the safe and professional employee that children and families need.

Qualifications

Basic requirements for the position:

• Social work degree or other higher education (at least 180 ECTS) in a relevant field deemed equivalent by the employer, plus course certificates in:
  • Social Law 7.5 ECTS, focus on children and young people (if only 7.5 ECTS)
  • Administrative Law 7.5 ECTS
  • Psychology 7.5 ECTS, preferably developmental psychology if only 7.5 ECTS
• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• Category B driver's license for manual transmission vehicles

Personal qualities:

You are a person who carries your work with both pride and security, and who meets every family with respect and openness. You are curious and thrive in an operation that is constantly developing, where you gladly contribute creativity and flexibility when needs change. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you enjoy working closely with others to achieve common goals. At the same time, you have the ability to work independently, efficiently, and focused, even when the pace increases.

Meritorious qualifications:

• Experience in investigative work within IFO (Child and Youth Services)
• Experience with VIVA
• Training in BBIC
• Training in Signs of Safety
• MI training
• Training in honor-related violence
• Knowledge of another language

Employment Details

• Number of positions: 3
• Salary: Monthly salary
• Employment type: Permanent
• Duration: Permanent, start: ASAP
• Working hours: Daytime

In connection with the interview, you as a candidate must provide proof of citizenship in Sweden/EU/EES or a valid work and residence permit.

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To quality-assure the recruitment process in Borlänge Municipality and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally via the link and not in any other way.

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